In the heart of Lille Centre Ville, Couvent des Minimes offers a tranquil retreat with shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe and Le Jardin du Cloitre serving French cuisine. Enjoy in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services and unwind at the bar or explore nearby Zenith Arena Concert Hall. Guests rave about the helpful staff.
Take advantage of a terrace, shopping on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Couvent des Minimes. The on-site French cuisine restaurant, Le Jardin du Cloitre, offers breakfast, lunch, and kids' meals. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
An elevator, meeting rooms, and a gift shop
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 83 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and hair dryers
80-cm LCD TVs with premium channels
Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.75 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 21 per person
Self parking fee: EUR 21 per day
Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.
Frequently asked questions
Is Couvent des Minimes pet-friendly?
Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Couvent des Minimes?
As of May 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Couvent des Minimes on Jun 7, 2026 start from P7,538, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for EUR 21 per day. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Couvent des Minimes?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Couvent des Minimes?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Couvent des Minimes located?
Located in Lille Centre Ville, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Petit Quinquin Statue, Nouveau Siecle, and Cita-Parc. Zoo Lille and Saint-Étienne Church are also within 10 minutes. Rihour Station is 9 minutes by foot and Republique Beaux Arts Station is 14 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Beautifully restored historical building within walking distance of many sites and restaurants. Hôtel was very well maintained and staff were fantastic, very friendly, helpful and polite. Would very happily stay there again
The room was a bit outdated, but an excellent experience: great breakfast buffet, and wonderful and friendly staff. I would stay there again without hesitating.
As a family with 2 rooms we loved this hotel was worried after reading poor reviews but we were happy with everything. Rooms good and beds were very comfortable, breakfast was plentiful, and staff were pleasant and helpful. Maybe a little faded in the rooms a little chipped paint etc not totally modern but not enough for us to worry about. I guess it depends on your expectations of hotels but we were more than happy with this hotel. Was not too far to town centre and Christmas market a 10 minute walk maybe but nice and quiet surroundings. Had parking for our two cars but may have not had so much room if arriving late as could not reserve spaces. First visit to Lille as usually go to German Christmas market but we really liked the town. All in all a very good trip.
The staff were incredibly helpful and made sure all of my needs were taken care of. The food at the hotel was also amazing - I couldn't get enough of the delicious meals they served. I will definitely be returning to this hotel in the future. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
The hotel is beautiful and the staff are friendly and speak English. Excellent parking space. Only a 10 to 15 min. walk from the city center. Beautiful surroundings near the hotel. Nice, clean room and excellent breakfast. Highly recommended for a city trip.
Couvent des Minimes always hits the spot. I never bother to even look at other hotels in Lille. Perfectly located; quiet; charming and helpful staff; beautiful building. Perfect!
Lovely staff and grounds. Shower was the highlight. Came for the air conditioning during the heatwave but the system was not adequate. Fold out couch was incredibly uncomfortable and squeaky, ended up putting the mattress on the floor.
Very good value for money, with all one needs, including air conditioning, comfy bed, tea and coffee making facilities, and a safe. In an excellent position as well.
Stayed for the olympics.
Blaise.at the frony desk was very helpful.
Rooms needed some air conditioing
Bradley
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
franck
Sep 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Should be better
this 4 stars hotel needs better maintenance.
we checked in our room and found out that the refrigerator
was not working,the toilet flush was malfunctioning,the carpet in the room was spotted.this was fixed the next day
(exept the carpet that need to be changed).
The location of the hotel is excellent especially for the Lille brocante.
Concerning the service,we forgot somethung in the room and called the hotel to tell them to check the room,they said that they would check,they never got back to us
For a 4-star hotel, I would say it was very dissatisfactory. The carpets have stains, and the toilet is very old and needs a serious renovation. The shower space was clean but it does not have a shower head (yes I am not joking). There was a broken hand held water spray that leaked water from everywhere. I asked them to fix or replace it and add a showerhead but they told me “it is impossible” (can you believe?). The built in iron was not working properly.
However, the breakfast staff are very nice and wonderful. The Comfort Suite room is spacious and the layout is nice.
Mohsen
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Aug 4, 2024
Live like a nun for one night
No wonder Frauline Maria ditched the abbey for the villa! This convent turned hotel has a gorgeous entry way and restaurant/bar area. However, the room is dreary and dated. The area that surrounds the hotel is safe and has lots of brewery/restaurant/shopping options. It is a 15 minute walk to the train station, easy to navigate.
Excellent location, very nice place, non-existent service... no friendliness or interaction between the staff and the customers
Gabriela
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Ivonne
Dec 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice atmosphere, great location 10 min. walkcentre. And parking when you are on time.
We had a twin room quite spacious on the 3rd floor. Only when opening windows for fresh air at night music comes up the atrium. And note: bathtub was very high getting in for a shower. Hotel should mention this by booking! We had no problem but older people...And there is a safety handel missing in the bath to hold when you get out it is bit unsafe.