Old Lille Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Lille
Popular places to visit
Lille Cathedral
Lille Cathedral 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 walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Lille Grand Palais
Learn about the events happening in Lille Grand Palais during your trip to Lille. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Euralille
During your visit to Lille, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Euralille. Experience the museums and art scene 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 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.
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 Old Lille Hotel Deals
Hotel Maison Louise Lille Centre - Handwritten Collection
"Great location. Solid place to stay."
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Au Chat Qui Dort Lille - Magasin
"The entrance to the room was dangerous. The staircase was super narrow (2 spiral flights, plus a loft), myself and my dog almost fell down. What made it worse was the automatic light would randomly shut off while traversing the stairs. Completely unacceptable and unsafe. Bathroom was dirty, trash ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Ibis Budget Lille Gares Vieux-Lille
"Clean and functional but rooms were small and very noisy from people passing outside the hotel until around 2.30am and coming into rooms drunk late at night. No facilities in the room - no kettle or hairdryer and only had a plug socket on one side of the bed. The rooms were clean and beds were firm ..."
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Lille Europe
"A good location close to the main train stations. Check in was seamless and staff on the desk were friendly. Room was perfectly acceptable at the price point and it worked for our overnight stop over."
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Séjours & Affaires Lille Europe
"Toilet dirty but overall good"
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Lille
"Excellent location by Lille Europe train station & 5mins walk to Grand Place, apartments are a good size & great kitchenette"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Lille
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.
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.
Saint-Maurice Pellevoisin
During your stop in Saint-Maurice Pellevoisin, check out the coffee shops, and jump on the metro at St. Maurice Pellevoisin Station to see more of the surrounding area.
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.
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.
Old Lille Travel Guide
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- La Madeleine Hotels
- Lille Hotels
- Tressin Hotels
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- Saint-Maurice Pellevoisin Hotels
- Lesquin Hotels
- Hem Hotels
- Quesnoy-Sur-Deule Hotels
- Villeneuve-D'ascq Hotels
- Wattignies Hotels
- Tourcoing Hotels
- Fives Hotels
- Marcq-En-Baroeul Hotels
- Wazemmes Hotels
- Hotels near Lille Quesnoy-sur-Deule Station
- Englos Hotels
- Historic Center Hotels
- Hellemmes-Lille Hotels
- Armentières Hotels
- Hotels near Les Prés du Hem
- Billy-Berclau Hotels
- Wavrin Hotels
- Steenwerck Hotels
- Neuville-En-Ferrain Hotels
- La Chapelle-d'Armentieres Hotels
- Hotels near Lille Europe Station
- Carvin Hotels
- Lille-Moulins Hotels
- Hotels near Lille Grand Square
- Hauts-De-France Hotels
- Bachy Hotels
- Laventie Hotels
- Templeuve Hotels
- Old Lille Hotels
- Roubaix Hotels
- Wambrechies Hotels
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Lille Centre Ville
- Spa Hotels in Lille Centre Ville
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- Green Hotels in Lille
- Boutique Hotels in Lille
- Hotels with Parking in Lille
- Hotels with Parking in Old Lille
- Hilton Hotels in Lille
- Visit Sainghin-en-Weppes
- Visit Raches
- Visit Bachy
- Visit Premesques
- Visit Templemars
- Visit Harnes
- Visit Bailleul
- Visit Roubaix
- Visit Tourcoing
- Visit Triolo
- Visit Carvin
- Visit Beuvry-la-Foret
- Visit Hellemmes-Lille
- Visit Herlies
- Visit Villeneuve-d'Ascq
- Visit Hantay
- Visit Orchies
- Visit Wattrelos
- Visit Chemy
- Visit Libercourt
- Visit Lille
- Visit Leers
- Visit Provin
- Visit Locon
- Visit Lomme
- Visit La Couture
- Visit Saint-Maurice Pellevoisin
- Visit Landas
- Visit Santes
- Zenith Arena Concert Hall
- Quesnoy-Sur-Deule Holidays
- Halluin Holidays
- Hem Holidays
- Marquette-Lez-Lille Holidays
- Lille Centre Ville Holidays
- Lille Holidays
- La Voix du Nord
- Neuville-En-Ferrain Holidays
