Cité Scientifique Travel Guide

Lille

A parking lot with a building in the background.
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A modern building with glass windows and a brick facade, surrounded by greenery and trees.
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A park with tall trees, a grassy area, and a building in the background.
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Stay near popular Cité Scientifique attractions

University of Lille

8.0/10 (15 reviews)
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Lille during your trip to Villeneuve-d'Ascq. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.
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Things to do

France: Villa Cavrois Entrance Ticket

France: Villa Cavrois Entrance Ticket

฿418
per adult
France: Villa Cavrois Entrance Ticket
Eternal Notre Dame de Paris VR Experience in Lille

Eternal Notre Dame de Paris VR Experience in Lille

฿802
per adult
Eternal Notre Dame de Paris VR Experience in Lille
Lille: Explore the Titanic in Virtual Reality

Lille: Explore the Titanic in Virtual Reality

฿913
per adult
Lille: Explore the Titanic in Virtual Reality
Visit to Lille and its brewing heritage

Audio-guided tour of Lille & visit to a brewery with tasting

฿951
per adult
Audio-guided tour of Lille & visit to a brewery with tasting
Afternoon tea in the Shabby Caravan

Afternoon tea in the Shabby Caravan

฿342
per adult
Afternoon tea in the Shabby Caravan
Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass

Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass & 24-Hour Transportation

฿1,331
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass & 24-Hour Transportation
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Top hotels in Cité Scientifique

Hotel Lille Europe

Hotel Lille Europe

3 out of 5
Avenue Le Corbusier Lille Nord
The price is ฿1,870 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿1,870
฿2,190 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location for both train station and old town. Friendly, helpful staff. Lovely clean comfortable rooms. Right next to Westfield if shopping is your thing. Breakfast was a tad pricey for what was on offer. Would've liked more hot choices but apart from that minor niggle - GREAT HOTEL! Can highly ..."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Hotel Lille Europe
Séjours & Affaires Lille Europe

Séjours & Affaires Lille Europe

2 out of 5
271 Avenue Willy Brandt Lille
The price is ฿1,949 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿1,949
฿2,228 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Lille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions L'Aeronef and Euralille are located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (1,406 reviews)
"Staff was friendly . Room can be little more clean but anyhow , not bad. Ideal for staying 1-2 nights. Location is super."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Séjours & Affaires Lille Europe
Montempô Lille Gares

Montempô Lille Gares

260 Rue de la Vinaigrerie Lille
The price is ฿1,857 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿1,857
฿2,145 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Lille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casino Barriere Lille and Zénith of Lille ...
Montempô Lille Gares
Couvent des Minimes

Couvent des Minimes

4 out of 5
17 Quai du Wault Lille Nord
The price is ฿3,136 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,136
฿3,658 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful old converted building, but corridors and rooms were tatty and showing their age. Only came into contact with front desk staff, but they weren’t very friendly and (possibly the manager) one of the staff completely dismissed my request to fill my water bottle when I was checking out. EV ..."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Couvent des Minimes
B&B Hotel Lille Roubaix Centre Grand-Place

B&B Hotel Lille Roubaix Centre Grand-Place

3 out of 5
37 Boulevard du General Leclerc Roubaix Nord
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,671 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿1,671
฿1,971 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Roubaix. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8/10 Very good! (405 reviews)
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Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

B&B Hotel Lille Roubaix Centre Grand-Place
Hotel de la Paix Lille

Hotel de la Paix Lille

3 out of 5
46 Bis Rue Pierre Mauroy Lille Nord
The price is ฿2,562 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿2,562
฿2,952 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel de la Paix Lille
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A historic building with arched windows and a clock tower.

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 Lille Grand Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mairie de Lille Station or Rihour Station to get around town.

A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, a red car parked on the side, and a sign indicating 'Vieux Lille'.

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.

A historic opera house with a prominent clock tower and ornate architecture.
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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.

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.

An aerial view of a park with a central plaza, surrounding buildings, and dense greenery.

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.

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