La Cité-Limoilou

Québec City

La Cité-Limoilou
La Cité-Limoilou
La Cité-Limoilou
La Cité-Limoilou
La Cité-Limoilou

Stroll down romantic cobblestone streets, visit fascinating museums and delve into the rich cultural heritage of Québec City’s proud historic center.

With its deep cultural heritage and picturesque cityscape, the central neighborhood of La Cité-Limoilou offers the very best of Québec City. The area includes the UNESCO-listed Old Town, first established by French explorer and navigator Samuel de Champlain in 1608. Visit La Cité-Limoilou to wander through old Québec, stopping to enjoy views over the mighty St. Lawrence River and beyond.

Get your historical bearings at the Old Port. Once one of North America’s busiest ports, this is now a hospitable waterfront zone where you can shop and sample produce, learn about maritime heritage and appreciate some of the city’s loveliest architecture. Delve deeper into the culture of Québec, including First Nations and Inuit, at the interactive Canadian Museum of Civilization nearby.

Continue on to the heart of the Lower Town, the Place Royale. This lovely square is where French America was born. Admire ornate frescoes and paintings inside the church Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, which was named for military triumphs over the British. Afterward, stroll through the charming pedestrianized Quartier Petit Champlain. Browse offerings at handicraft boutiques, browse art galleries and have a meal at a local bistro.

To reach the Upper Town, climb the Breakneck Stairs or make a trip on the historic Old Québec Funicular. Ascend to the Dufferin Terrace, enjoy gorgeous views from this beloved scenic boardwalk. Visit in winter to take advantage of the traditional toboggan slide that runs here in the colder months.

South along the St. Lawrence is the Citadelle of Québec. Peruse various military structures and museum exhibitions at this fortress, which has watched over the city since the early 19th century. Explore the sprawling greenery of the adjacent Plains of Abraham, once the site of the famous Battle of Québec but now a popular city park and home to the Musée National des Beaux Arts.

La Cité-Limoilou, located in central Québec City, is largely navigable on foot. Some metered and public parking is available in the area, which is also served by buses. Travel by car from the airport in about 25 minutes.


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Top hotels in La Cité-Limoilou

Hôtel Le Concorde Québec

Hôtel Le Concorde Québec

3 out of 5
1225 Cours du General de Montcalm, Québec City, QC
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
7.4/10 Good! (6,012 reviews)
"Hotel gets busy so parking is not so convenient but overall it’s a good bang for your buck!"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Hôtel Le Concorde Québec
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac

4.5 out of 5
1 rue des Carrieres, Québec City, QC
The price is P26,105 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
P26,105
P32,735 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Québec City. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,429 reviews)
"Loved it"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
 Hôtel Palace Royal Centre-Ville par JARO

Hôtel Palace Royal Centre-Ville par JARO

4 out of 5
775 Honoré-Mercier Ave, Québec City, QC
The price is P8,258 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P8,258
P9,827 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Québec City. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,167 reviews)
"Overall really nice"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Hôtel Palace Royal Centre-Ville par JARO
Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec

Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec

4 out of 5
1220, Place George-V Ouest, Québec City, QC
The price is P9,135 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P9,135
P10,872 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 hot tubs, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,562 reviews)
"Family two day stop on the way back from the coast. Always the preferred hotel in Quebec City. Right in middle of all the sites, restaurants, history, and a nice walk to the fort and all of old Wuebec City area."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Hotel Chateau Laurier Quebec
Delta Hotels by Marriott Quebec

Delta Hotels by Marriott Quebec

4 out of 5
690 Boul René Levesque E, Québec City, QC
The price is P8,631 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P8,631
P10,271 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Québec City. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,021 reviews)
"Great location Walking distance Friendly staff Clean"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Quebec
Best Western Plus City Centre/Centre-Ville

Best Western Plus City Centre/Centre-Ville

3.5 out of 5
330, de la Couronne street, Québec City, QC
The price is P8,133 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P8,133
P9,678 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Québec City. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,485 reviews)
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"Ac was not working and staff of hotel Did not help us! We sleep all night without ac"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Best Western Plus City Centre/Centre-Ville
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Other neighbourhoods around La Cité-Limoilou

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Vieux-Limoilou

When in Vieux-Limoilou, you can plan a visit to Quebec Cruise Terminal and Vidéotron Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Vieux-Limoilou
Parliament Building which includes a garden, a sunset and heritage architecture

Centre-Ville

Centre-Ville is known for its live music, and you can plan a trip to Quebec Cruise Terminal and Grand Theatre of Quebec while you're in town.

Centre-Ville
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Saint-Roch

Saint-Roch is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Marina Saint-Roch and The Museum of L'Isle-aux-Grues while you're in town.

Saint-Roch
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Saint-Jean-Baptiste

While visiting Saint-Jean-Baptiste, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Theatre of Quebec and Grande Allée.

Saint-Jean-Baptiste
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Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-Colline Parlementaire

If you're spending some time in Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-Colline Parlementaire, Quebec Cruise Terminal and Quebec City Town Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-Colline Parlementaire
Old Quebec showing a city, signage and street scenes

Upper Town

While visiting Upper Town, you might make a stop by sights like Quebec City Town Hall and Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec.

Upper Town

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