Old Lille Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Lille
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 in Lille Grand Palais during your trip to Lille. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Euralille
During your visit to Lille, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Euralille. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
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.
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.
Citadel of Lille
Learn about the local history of Lille with a stop at Citadel of Lille. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.
Activities
Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass & 24-Hour Transportation
Vieux Lille 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour
Immersive walk Lille like you never heard it
Lille: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
Our pick of the best Old Lille Hotel Deals
Hotel Maison Louise Lille Centre - Handwritten Collection
"We booked Hotel Maison Louise, due to our initial hotel not having air conditioning!!! Hotel Maison Louise, was perfect and completely suited our requirements. Our room was spacious, clean AND air-conditioned. Staff were very polite and helpful. Varied breakfast selection. The location, old Lille ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Ibis Budget Lille Gares Vieux-Lille
"Clean and functional but rooms were small and very noisy from people passing outside the hotel until around 2.30am and coming into rooms drunk late at night. No facilities in the room - no kettle or hairdryer and only had a plug socket on one side of the bed. The rooms were clean and beds were firm ..."
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Lille Europe
"We had a great stay. Arrived in the evening on Eurostar. The hotel is an easy walk from the station and into the town centre. The room was clean and comfortable. We would stay again."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Séjours & Affaires Lille Europe
"Le personnel est super sympathique. La cuisine est bien équipée. Très bien situé en plein cœur de Lille avec un accès privilégié aux transports en commun et plein de magasins juste à côté."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
OKKO Hotels Lille Centre
"Wow, that was a great stay. The cleaning was perfect and the room was well maintained. We asked for a quiet room with a nice view and got what we asked for. The receptionists were all young and friendly and special thank to Perniciel who welcomed us on the first day. The co-working space was super ..."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Rosa Hotel
"Beautiful hotel so clean. Very central. Lovely, helpful staff. Great breakfast and also you can have tea/coffee/hot chocolate and snacks free 24 hours. Definitely recommend"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Old Lille
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 Palace of Fine Arts while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mairie de Lille Station or Rihour Station to get around town.
Le Marais
While Le Marais isn't home to many top sights, Citadel of Lille and Cita-Parc are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Historic Center
Consider a visit to Rihour Square and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Historic Center. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Rihour Station or Republique Beaux Arts Station.
Lomme
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Lomme. Top attractions like Lomme Urban Park and Planet Bowling are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bourg Station or Maison des Enfants Station to see more of the city.
