Historic Center Travel Guide
Lille
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Popular places to visit
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 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 trendy area.
Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille in Lille. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Porte de Paris
You can find out about the history of Lille when you stop by Porte de Paris. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Old Stock Exchange
You can learn about the history of Lille with a stop at Old Stock Exchange. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass
Nausicaá National Sea Center: Full-Day Entry Ticket
Vieux Lille 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Historic Center
Grand Hotel Bellevue
Room Clean Size ok Wardroom could not have been smaller. Staff all were very good and helpful when needed Location wow could not have been more central to centre of Lille. Would have been better with a bar downstairs Roof top bar brilliant 55 euro for a bottle of wine very good but over priced still ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hôtel Brueghel
Clean comfortable rooms. Friendly staff overall very good
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
OKKO Hotels Lille Centre
Very friendly staff and clean hotel
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Couvent des Minimes
We had a pleasant stay. The hotel is comfortable and beautiful.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Moxy Lille City
Good customer service- nice 'cocktail' on arrival. Spacious room- big enough for us 3 adults. Cool bar and games area. Good location.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hotel Carlton
Very nice hotel, well placed and very helpful staff Thank you.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Center
Lille Centre Ville
Art galleries, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Lille Centre Ville. Make a stop by Porte de Paris or Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille 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.
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.
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 Theater Sebastopol.
Wazemmes
The restaurants and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Wazemmes. Theater Sebastopol and Wazemmes Covered Market 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.
Lille-Moulins
Appreciated for its restaurants and gardens, you might consider exploring Lille-Moulins. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Jardin des Plantes de Lille, and jump on the metro at Porte d'Arras Station or Porte de Douai Station to get around the city.
