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.
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 trendy area, find time to visit its shops.
Palace of Fine Arts
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Palace of Fine Arts during your trip to Lille. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Saint-Étienne Church
Saint-Étienne Church 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 trendy area, find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in Historic Center
OKKO Hotels Lille Centre
great hotel!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
L'Hermitage Gantois, Autograph Collection
Difficult to find as a few roads were blocked, once there all good. Reception was prompt and efficient, car was valet parked, escorted to room and room itself was excellent. In the old building, lots of history. Had a coffe in the atrium bar excellent.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel l'Arbre Voyageur
Great location to enjoy the old city centre shops and restaurants
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Grand Hotel Bellevue
Large clean room. Great bathroom and shower
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Lille Centre by IHG
Staff vary welcoming Room was very large got the mobility scooter in with no problems. Shower roon floor could do with a good scrub
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hôtel Brueghel
Hotel is in a great location, just a few minuets walk from shops, bars and restaurants. The only slight issue is that its located in a pedestrian area only. So, you need to park in one of the nearby carparks and walk a short distance. It's a lovely old hotel, but the rooms are modern, clean and spacious. ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
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 Braderie Lille.
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.
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.
