Featured Hotels Near Martello Tower 1

Stay at Hôtel du Vieux-Québec, a boutique hotel just a 3-minute walk from Martello Tower 1. The rooms reflect authentic 18th-century French colonial architecture, with select views of the historic fortification walls and Old Town stone ramparts. The property offers complimentary heritage walking guides and hosts monthly themed evenings featuring local storytelling and traditional music, immersing guests in the UNESCO World Heritage Site atmosphere

Yes, Café des Arts is a hidden gem just a 5-minute walk from Martello Tower 1. Housed in a 19th-century carriage house, this artist-run café features outdoor seating overlooking the historic gun emplacement green space. Enjoy freshly baked French pastries while watching sunlight bathe the red-brick tower facade. The café hosts rotating local art exhibitions and weekend acoustic sessions, perfect for soaking in the authentic Quebec City creative spirit

Book a heated suite at Hôtels de la Place Royale, just a 7-minute walk from Martello Tower 1. During winter, the hotel offers sleigh rental packages and guided ice skating tours through the snow-dusted historic district. Guests can also reserve a private French hot chocolate walking tour, meandering along frost-covered cobblestone paths past the ancient fortress. All experiences are led by local historians, ensuring a rich, immersive connection to Quebec’s colonial past