Historic Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Historic Center
Stay near popular Historic Center attractions
Activities
Lille: Bowling & meal experience in a fun and friendly atmosphere
Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass & 24-Hour Transportation
Eternal Notre Dame de Paris VR Experience in Lille
Vieux Lille 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour
Lille: Explore the Titanic in Virtual Reality
Lille: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
Our pick of the best Historic Center Hotel Deals
Hotel de la Paix Lille
"hôtel bien situé, personnel accueillant, propre et confortable - sans parking"
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
OKKO Hotels Lille Centre
"Excellent staff, great snacks and drinks."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026
Couvent des Minimes
"Beautiful old converted building, but corridors and rooms were tatty and showing their age. Only came into contact with front desk staff, but they weren’t very friendly and (possibly the manager) one of the staff completely dismissed my request to fill my water bottle when I was checking out. EV ..."
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026
Hôtel Brueghel
"Small, hot room with limited facilities My room at Hotel Brueghel was very small and lacked basic amenities such as a kettle, tea or coffee. One bottle of water was provided, which you then had to refill yourself. The room was uncomfortably hot, even in mid-October. Opening the window was not a practical ..."
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026
Grand Hotel Bellevue
Mercure Lille Centre Grand Place
"The room was beautifully appointed, with the bathroom and changing area well separated from the sleeping area. The balcony gave a nice view of nearby architecture. The location of the hotel was in walking distance to the main Republic plaza, dining, and the Palais des Beaux Arts. The Citadel park, ..."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Historic Center
Lille Centre Ville
Art galleries, museums and historical sites highlight some notable features of Lille Centre Ville. Make a stop by Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille or Lille Grand Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mairie de Lille Station or Rihour Station to get around town.
Old Lille
Shopping, historical sites and restaurants are some highlights of Old Lille. Make a stop by Le Musée de la Maison Natale de Charles de Gaulle or Hospice Comtesse while you're exploring.
Le Marais
While Le Marais isn't home to many top sights, Citadel of Lille and Zoo Lille are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lomme
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Lomme. Top attractions like Planet Bowling and Tao et Lina are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bourg Station or Maison des Enfants Station to see more of the city.
Fives
Fives is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Fives Station or Caulier Station to explore sights like Le Splendid Concert Hall.
