Old 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.
Lille Grand Palais
Learn about the events happening at Lille Grand Palais during your trip to Lille. While in this trendy area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
Citadel of Lille
Learn about the local history of Lille when you take a trip to Citadel of Lille. While in this trendy 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.
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 Old Lille
Hotel Maison Louise Lille Centre - Handwritten Collection
Great hotel, friendly staff, clean and comfortable, would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
Ibis Budget Lille Gares Vieux-Lille
Very central
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025
The People - Lille - Hostel
Great atmosphere hostel in Lille with a fantastic team.
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
Séjours & Affaires Lille Europe
The apartment is comfortable and clean. We didn't do any cooking, but I think the facilities were adequate for simple meals, and fine for light breakfasts. The location is very good, close to both stations and walking distance to Vieux Lille.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Hotel Lille Europe
Clean, quiet hotel right next to the train stations.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Grand Hotel Bellevue
Room Clean Size ok Wardroom could not have been smaller. Staff all were very good and helpful when needed Location wow could not have been more central to centre of Lille. Would have been better with a bar downstairs Roof top bar brilliant 55 euro for a bottle of wine very good but over priced still ...
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Lille
Historic Center
Travelers choose Historic Center for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Rihour Station or Republique Beaux Arts Station and check out top sights like Rihour Square.
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.
Saint-Maurice Pellevoisin
During your stop in Saint-Maurice Pellevoisin, check out the coffeehouses, 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. 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.
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.
