Historic Center Travel Guide
Lille
Visit Historic Center
Stay near popular Historic Center attractions
Things to do
Eternal Notre Dame de Paris VR Experience in Lille
Lille: Explore the Titanic in Virtual Reality
Audio-guided tour of Lille & visit to a brewery with tasting
Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass & 24-Hour Transportation
Vieux Lille 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Historic Center
Hotel de la Paix Lille
"Very good place"
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026
OKKO Hotels Lille Centre
"Excellent staff, great snacks and drinks."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026
Couvent des Minimes
"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
Hôtel Brueghel
"Small, hot room with limited facilities My room at Hotel Brueghel was very small and lacked basic amenities such as a kettle, tea or coffee. One bottle of water was provided, which you then had to refill yourself. The room was uncomfortably hot, even in mid-October. Opening the window was not a practical ..."
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026
Lille City Hotel
"We picked the hotel for its location which is excellent. We thought it would be hard to get taxis and Ubers to pick up as the front of the hotel as it is in a pedestrian only area, but the front desk helped us coordinate that and the drivers usually walked down to meet us. There were homeless people ..."
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026
Mercure Lille Centre Grand Place
"The room was beautifully appointed, with the bathroom and changing area well separated from the sleeping area. The balcony gave a nice view of nearby architecture. The location of the hotel was in walking distance to the main Republic plaza, dining, and the Palais des Beaux Arts. The Citadel park, ..."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 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 Lille Grand Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mairie de Lille Station or Rihour Station to get around town.
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.
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.
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.
