Cité Scientifique Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Lille Grand Palais
Learn about the events happening in Lille Grand Palais during your trip to Lille. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Rihour Square
You can learn about the history of Lille with a visit to Rihour Square. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille in Lille. While in this trendy area, find time to visit its shops.
Citadel of Lille
Learn about the local history of Lille with a stop at Citadel of Lille. While in this trendy area, find time to visit its shops.
Old Stock Exchange
You can learn about the history of Lille with a stop at Old Stock Exchange. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass
Nausicaá National Sea Center: Full-Day Entry Ticket
Vieux Lille 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Cité Scientifique Hotel Deals
The Originals City Complexe Ascotel Lille Métropole
Good value for the price considering the Tour de France Grand Depart was in the city. Situated in a nice, quiet area of the Metropole with good parking and easy access to the main city. Bedroom is a bit dated but big and it did get warm with just one fan to cool the large room. The rest of the hotel ...
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Hotel Lille Europe
Very convenient
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Séjours & Affaires Lille Europe
The location is great and there’s a big Carrefour around the corner. It’s easy accessible to go to both train stations.
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
JOST Hôtel Lille Centre
Very friendly staff, super comfy bed. Love the library of books in the bedroom! It's a very basic hotel room but clean and comfy, all you need as a base to explore. The bar and food court is a fun place that puts on various events throughout the month.
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025
Campanile Hotel Lille Euralille
A hotel that is located 15 minutes walking from main train station it is situated in a very nice well looked after Area and the hotel is good the service is great and the staff are very pleasant.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Grand Hotel Bellevue
The staff were lovely, friendly and very helpful . Our rooms were clean and well kept. Good location in the city
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cité Scientifique
Hôtel-de-Ville
Discover Hôtel-de-Ville, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Hôtel-de-Ville include Auchan Villeneuve d'Ascq V2 and Pierre Mauroy Stadium, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Villeneuve d'Ascq Hotel de Ville Station.
Résidence
When in Résidence, you can plan a visit to Auchan Villeneuve d'Ascq V2 and Lille Metropole Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ascq
Travellers like the museums in Ascq, and The Open Air Museum, Villeneuve-d'Ascq is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Lille Centre
When in Lille Centre and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Auchan Villeneuve d'Ascq V2 or Le Splendid Concert Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Square Flandres Metro Station or Hellemmes Station.
Château
Travellers like the monuments in Château, and Lille Metropole Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Hellemmes-Lille
When in Hellemmes-Lille and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Le Splendid Concert Hall or Lille Metropole Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hellemmes Station or Square Flandres Metro Station.
