Old Lille
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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 trendy area, find time to visit its shops.
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.
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.
Euralille
During your visit to Lille, you can do some window-shopping at Euralille. Experience the museums and art scene 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 trendy area.
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.
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 Old Lille
The People - Lille - Hostel
Great atmosphere hostel in Lille with a fantastic team.
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
Hotel Maison Louise Lille Centre - Handwritten Collection
The staff were very friendly, kind and attentive. The room (jr suite) was spacious for our family of 2 adults and 2 kids. Even the pullout couch was relatively comfortable. The hotel was undergoing some renovations but we were only there one night. The location is in the center of the town, near ...
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Au Chat Qui Dort Lille - Magasin
Love it so much! Felt so frenchy and local. A very cute place. Straightforward in and out. Thank you!
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025
Hotel Lille Europe
Room was clean, there was a minibar. Location is great, you can just walk to the city center. Staff is also good.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Séjours & Affaires Lille Europe
Simple and clean, good choice for family travel
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
JOST Hôtel Lille Centre
This is a hostel but was great. Unfortunately no parking available but parked easily on the street. Great room. No hair dryer. Pizza and breakfast was excellent and well priced. Definitely recommend.
Reviewed on Dec 29, 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. 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 travelers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at Wazemmes Station or Gambetta Station to explore sights like Braderie Lille.
