Historic Center
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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this trendy area.
Rihour Square
You can learn about the history of Lille when you stop by Rihour Square. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this trendy area.
Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille during your trip to Lille. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Porte de Paris
You can find out about the history of Lille with a trip to Porte de Paris. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Opera House
You can get tickets for a performance at Opera House on your trip to Lille. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Old Stock Exchange
You can learn about the history of Lille when you stop by Old Stock Exchange. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Nausicaá National Sea Center: Full-Day Entry Ticket
Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass
Lille: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
Top hotels in Historic Center
Grand Hotel Bellevue
Great front desk staff. Very attentive and always wanting to help. Room was clean but nothing to get excited about
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
OKKO Hotels Lille Centre
Very friendly staff and clean hotel
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Hotel Carlton
Great decor and the view from our room was fantastic.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Lille City Hotel
It was good hotel to stay over 3 nights for me, easy access to local attractions. The Passage to the entrance is disappointed cos the two shops between are empty and few people sit on floor outside the premise. No tea or coffee in room.
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025
Moxy Lille City
Clean room in a convenient location at a great price. Can’t beat it!
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Couvent des Minimes
Good
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Center
Lille Centre Ville
Art galleries, museums, and historic 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
The bars and zoo are just a few things visitors like about Vauban Esquermes. Citadel of Lille and Zoo Lille are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Port de Lille Station or Cormontaigne Station to get around the larger area.
Old Lille
Shopping, historic sites, and restaurants are just a few things travelers enjoy about Old Lille. Check out Le Musée de la Maison Natale de Charles de Gaulle or Hospice Comtesse while you're exploring the area.
Vauban - Wazemmes
Vauban - Wazemmes is a destination travelers 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.
