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 walkable 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 trendy 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 trendy area.
Things to do
Vieux Lille 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour
Lille Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass & 24-Hour Transportation
Immersive walk Lille like you never heard it
Top hotels in Old Lille
Hotel Maison Louise Lille Centre - Handwritten Collection
"Great location for our weekend away with short walks to all the best spots. Generous breakfast Buffett, great staff and the house red was delicious!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Ibis Budget Lille Gares Vieux-Lille
"Clean and functional but rooms were small and very noisy from people passing outside the hotel until around 2.30am and coming into rooms drunk late at night. No facilities in the room - no kettle or hairdryer and only had a plug socket on one side of the bed. The rooms were clean and beds were firm ..."
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Lille Europe
"good hotel next to the station, fair room size"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Séjours & Affaires Lille Europe
"Toilet dirty but overall good"
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Rosa Hotel
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Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Access Lille Villeneuve-d'Ascq
"Hôtel propre avec petite cuisine fonctionnelle. En revanche point important en fonction de la période : pas de clim et travaux tout autour."
Reviewed on 29 May 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.
