Upper Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Upper Town
Popular places to visit
Château Frontenac
Sail down the mighty St. Lawrence River past Québec City and appreciate the area’s historic charm. Reigning over this heritage city is a grand building.
Quebec City Town Hall
After visiting Quebec City Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Québec City. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
Citadel of Quebec
This iconic structure has more than a century of history and is today one of the largest military bases in North America.
Old Quebec Funicular
Find out about the history of Québec City with a stop at Old Quebec Funicular. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec
After visiting Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Québec City. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Dufferin Terrace
Climb to the cliff-top promenade that runs along the St. Lawrence River for the best views of Québec City and a giant ice slide in winter.
Activities
Old Quebec: Nordic Spa Thermal Experience
Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Trip
Quebec City: Montmorency Falls with Cable Car Ride
Quebec City: MNBAQ National Fine Arts Museum Entry Ticket
Full-Day Quebec City Tour plus Sightseeing Cruise
Our pick of the best Upper Town Hotel Deals
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
Beautiful hotel!
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hôtel Palace Royal Centre-Ville par JARO
The breakfast included was amazing!! Make sure you go HUNGRY cause it’s all you can eat; the staff were more than helpful with any concerns we had! The hotel is located perfectly for shops and sight seeing!! Overall an amazing place.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hotel Manoir Victoria
The stay was pleasant and staff were friendly. The valet parking was also convenient enough. Unfortunately the pool was closed. If I had known, I would have selected somewhere else though.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hôtel Manoir Vieux Québec
Lovely stay. Great location. Pleasant and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Le Capitole Hôtel
Great location, we were able to walk to all the places we wanted to. Quiet hotel with a good views of the city
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hôtel Sainte-Anne
The room was clean, but the fridge wasn't working and an opened beers was left in it from previous travellers. We called front desk, he verified it. But never came back to fix it.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Upper Town
Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-Colline Parlementaire
If you're spending some time in Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-Colline Parlementaire, Terrasse Dufferin Slides and Quebec City Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Old Quebec
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Terrasse Dufferin Slides to Old Quebec Funicular – discover Old Quebec, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Lower Town
The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Lower Town. A stop by Museum of Civilization or Port de Quebec might round out your trip.
Old Port Quebec City
Old Port Quebec City is known for its stunning river views, and you can see some sights area like Port de Quebec and Quebec Cruise Terminal.
Cap-Blanc
If you're spending some time in Cap-Blanc, Plains of Abraham and Grande Allée are top sights worth seeing.
Saint-Jean-Baptiste
If you're spending some time in Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Grand Theatre of Quebec and Saint-Jean Street are top sights worth seeing.
