Cité Scientifique Travel Guide

Lille

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Popular places to visit

Lille Grand Square

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 Square
Lille Grand Palais

Lille Grand Palais

Learn about the events happening in Lille Grand Palais during your trip to Lille. While in this trendy area, find time to visit its shops.

Lille Grand Palais
Rihour Square

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 trendy area.

Rihour Square
Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille

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 walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille
Citadel of Lille

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.

Citadel of Lille
Lille showing heritage architecture, interior views and a castle

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.

Old Stock Exchange

Things to do

NO DIET CLUB - LET’S GET THICK IN Lille !

NO DIET CLUB - LET’S GET THICK IN Lille !

£54
per adult
NO DIET CLUB - LET’S GET THICK IN Lille !
Lille City Tour

Lille City Tour

£14
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Lille City Tour
Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass

Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass

£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass
Private guided tour by electric bike taxi

Private guided tour by electric bike taxi

£40
per traveller
Private guided tour by electric bike taxi
Lille: Vieux-Lille Walking Tour

Lille Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide

£30
per adult
Lille Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide
Nausicaá National Sea Center: Full-Day Entry Ticket

Nausicaá National Sea Center: Full-Day Entry Ticket

£26
per adult
Nausicaá National Sea Center: Full-Day Entry Ticket
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Top hotels in Cité Scientifique

The Originals City Complexe Ascotel Lille Métropole

The Originals City Complexe Ascotel Lille Métropole

3 out of 5
Avenue Paul Langevin, Cite Scientifique, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Nord
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £47 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£47
per night
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Villeneuve-d'Ascq. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (135 reviews)
"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

The Originals City Complexe Ascotel Lille Métropole
Hotel Lille Europe

Hotel Lille Europe

3 out of 5
Avenue Le Corbusier, Allée de Liege, Lille, Nord
The price is £55 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£55
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Very close to both train stations and the city centre. Quiet. Large bathtub. It will be even better once the airco is up and running. In the meantime, a fan is available."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

Hotel Lille Europe
JOST Hôtel Lille Centre

JOST Hôtel Lille Centre

10 Rue Meurein, Lille, Nord
The price is £51 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£51
per night
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Lille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Pierre Mauroy Stadium and Wazemmes Covered Market ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (140 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel with food court downstairs. In a very fun and lively part of Lille which was very walkable with lots of little restaurants around. The staff was warm and super friendly!"

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

JOST Hôtel Lille Centre
Séjours & Affaires Lille Europe

Séjours & Affaires Lille Europe

2 out of 5
271 Avenue Willy Brandt, Lille
The price is £48 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£48
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this aparthotel in Lille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Pierre Mauroy Stadium and L'Aeronef are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,137 reviews)
Excellent value for money
"I really like Sejours & Affaires, great reception. My room was very comfortable, very nice linens and towels. Nice selection of tea and coffee and a useful note pad and pen. The kitchen area is very good, with a coffee machine, microwave and double hob. Good supply of pans, crockery and utensils. ..."

Reviewed on 2 Sep 2025

Séjours & Affaires Lille Europe
OKKO Hotels Lille Centre

OKKO Hotels Lille Centre

4 out of 5
13 rue d'Amiens, Lille
The price is £86 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£86
per night
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (550 reviews)
"Location was super"

Reviewed on 1 Sep 2025

OKKO Hotels Lille Centre
Cowool Lille Villeneuve D'Ascq - Ex Olivarius

Cowool Lille Villeneuve D'Ascq - Ex Olivarius

3 out of 5
Parc Haute Borne 6, avenue Halley, Villeneuve-d'Ascq
The price is £55 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
£55
per night
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Stay at this 3-star golf aparthotel in Villeneuve-d'Ascq. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,557 reviews)
A good find
"A great stopover accomodation when driving from Calais. Clean and well staffed."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Cowool Lille Villeneuve D'Ascq - Ex Olivarius
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Other neighbourhoods around Cité Scientifique

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Hôtel-de-Ville

4/5(6 area reviews)

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.

Hôtel-de-Ville
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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.

Résidence
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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.

Lille Centre
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Château

Travellers like the monuments in Château, and Lille Metropole Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Château
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Hellemmes-Lille

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Hellemmes-Lille
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Fives

2.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Fives

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