Historic Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 walkable 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.
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 trendy area, find time to visit its shops.
Porte de Paris
Porte de Paris 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.
Petit Quinquin Statue
You can learn about the history of Lille with a trip to Petit Quinquin Statue. While in this trendy area, find time to visit its shops.
Activities
Best Intro to Lille in 2 hours with a Local
Lille: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
Lille Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass & 24-Hour Transportation
Our pick of the best Historic Center Hotel Deals
OKKO Hotels Lille Centre
"Stayed in this hotel last minute as we are too tired for the day trip so decide to add another day. Didn’t have toothbrush or charging with me. Asked the reception and they have them! Also I like how they have a self service nibble and drink lounge for free so I can fill up my water bottle whenever ..."
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Lille City Hotel
"I grateful for the gentleman I think his name was Jerome? to have checked me into earlier than planned after my arrival from London, UK. I was impressed with how clean my room was."
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Grand Hotel Bellevue
"Nice roof bar. Hotel in a great position"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hôtel Brueghel
"The hotel is by the side of a church and is pedestrianised on 3 sides so it is quiet at night if your room is on one of those sides. I loved the old fashioned reception .The breakfast is buffet style .You cannot get a full English but the french pastries are lovely. Ideal if you want a hotel that ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel l'Arbre Voyageur
"Very helpful and attentive staff."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Mercure Lille Centre Grand Place
"For over $500 we got a spartan room with very little storage space and a huge bathroom with no space for towels, toiletries, etc. The seating in the room was uncomfortable and the furnishings were all laminate. This is, at best, a 2-3 star hotel with 5 star prices. On the plus side, it is well located ..."
Reviewed on 1 Apr 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 Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille or La Voix du Nord 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.
