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 walkable 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 walkable area.
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.
Palace of Fine Arts
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Palace of Fine Arts during your travels in 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.
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 walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Nausicaá National Sea Center: Full-Day Entry Ticket
Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass & 24-Hour Transportation
Lille: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
Top hotels in Historic Center
OKKO Hotels Lille Centre
Clean room, comfy bed and friendly staff
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Grand Hotel Bellevue
All round excellent service.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Hotel l'Arbre Voyageur
Lovely hotel in a great location. Staff were very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
L'Hermitage Gantois, Autograph Collection
Beautiful hotel and great staff. The food was excellent and the architecture and atmosphere of the building was amazing- a true historic building.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Hôtel Brueghel
Fun hotel with a fantastic location. Lille is an amazing town!
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Lille Centre by IHG
Friendly staff, clean rooms, great breakfast
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
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 Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille or Palace of Fine Arts 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 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.
