Old Lille Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Lille Cathedral
Lille Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Lille, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Lille Grand Palais
Learn about the events happening in Lille Grand Palais during your trip to Lille. While in this trendy area, find time to visit its shops.
Lille Grand Square
You can learn about the history of Lille when you stop by Lille Grand Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Euralille
During your visit to Lille, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Euralille. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Rihour Square
You can learn about the history of Lille with a visit to Rihour Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Opera House
You can make plans for a show at Opera House during your trip to Lille. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Nausicaá National Sea Center: Full-Day Entry Ticket
Vieux Lille 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Old Lille
The People - Lille - Hostel
Great atmosphere hostel in Lille with a fantastic team.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hotel Maison Louise Lille Centre - Handwritten Collection
The staff were very friendly, kind and attentive. The room (jr suite) was spacious for our family of 2 adults and 2 kids. Even the pullout couch was relatively comfortable. The hotel was undergoing some renovations but we were only there one night. The location is in the center of the town, near ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Lille Europe
Great location
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Séjours & Affaires Lille Europe
The showers were so unclean, we left our bags at reception and then staff member was missing for 30 minutes, nearly caused us to miss our train to Paris.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
OKKO Hotels Lille Centre
Amazing - can’t recommend it highly enough, excellent breakfast and service
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Grand Hotel Bellevue
Breakfast was a sham. Ran out cups and bowls. Bread bowhere near the toaster, coffee machines were also hot water machine for tea and it was slowest pouring machine that over existed. It took forever to make hot drinks and you can imagine the queue for it. Otherwise lovely stay!! But breakfast needs ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Lille
Historic Center
Consider a visit to Rihour Square and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Historic Center. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Rihour Station or Republique Beaux Arts Station.
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.
Vauban Esquermes
Vauban Esquermes is well liked for its bars and zoo. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Citadel of Lille and Zoo Lille are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Port de Lille Station or Cormontaigne Station to get around.
Saint-Maurice Pellevoisin
During your stop in Saint-Maurice Pellevoisin, check out the coffee shops, and jump on the metro at St. Maurice Pellevoisin Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Wazemmes
The restaurants and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Wazemmes. Braderie Lille and Theater Sebastopol are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Wazemmes Station or Gambetta Station to get around the larger area.
Vauban - Wazemmes
Vauban - Wazemmes is a destination travellers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at Wazemmes Station or Gambetta Station to explore sights like Braderie Lille.
