Historic Center Travel Guide
Lille
Visit Historic Center
Stay near popular Historic Center attractions
Things to do
Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass & 24-Hour Transportation
Vieux Lille 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour
Lille Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Top hotels in Historic Center
OKKO Hotels Lille Centre
"Very clean hotel with all working amenities, great breakfast, unlimited drinks and snacks all day round. My room was exceptionally clean, bathroom was very clean. I really liked my room and had a peaceful sleep, great location close to the train station and grand place."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Grand Hotel Bellevue
"Superb location on main square, lovely clean hotel, large comfortable standard twin room with air con. Hotel staff very friendly and helpful. Great breakfast and fantastic roof terrace. Couldn’t fault our stay, very happy!"
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Hotel l'Arbre Voyageur
"A great location, close to the old town. And fantastic service throughout our stay"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Mercure Lille Centre Grand Place
"Great Location to the grand square and Euralille and metro. Clean and reasonable size. Near to lots of charming bars and restaurants."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Hôtel Brueghel
"Great location .Staff were great and very helpful.Stayed in a single room which was clean and adequate for 2 nights but the shower cubicle is narrow and would be unsuitable for a larger person.Buffet breakfast ok .Overall recommended for a short stay"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
L'Hermitage Gantois, Autograph Collection
"This hotel is a lovely updated renovation that combines new architecture and amenities with old world charm. Truly beautiful."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Historic Center
Lille Centre Ville
Art galleries, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Lille Centre Ville. Make a stop by Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille or Palace of Fine Arts while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mairie de Lille Station or Rihour Station to get around town.
Le Marais
While Le Marais isn't home to many top sights, Citadel of Lille and Zoo Lille are some notable places to visit nearby.
Old Lille
Shopping, historical sites and restaurants are some highlights of Old Lille. Make a stop by Le Musée de la Maison Natale de Charles de Gaulle or Hospice Comtesse while you're exploring.
Lomme
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Lomme. Top attractions like Planet Bowling and Tao et Lina are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bourg Station or Maison des Enfants Station to see more of the city.
Fives
Fives is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Fives Station or Caulier Station to explore sights like Le Splendid Concert Hall.
