Historic Center Travel Guide

Lille

A busy street with historic buildings, a 'Le Matic' sign, and a 'bouygues' store.
A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, a church spire, and outdoor seating areas.
A crowded street with people walking, some carrying umbrellas.
A bustling street with cafes, a vintage clothing store, and pedestrians.
An outdoor café with tables and chairs, a menu board, and a street with shops and pedestrians.

Stay near popular Historic Center attractions

A historic building with ornate architecture, a clock tower, and a plaza with outdoor seating.

Lille Grand Square

9.0/10 (1,035 reviews)
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.
See properties

Things to do

Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass

Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass & 24-Hour Transportation

£30
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass & 24-Hour Transportation
Lille: Entry ticket to the Museum of Illusions

Lille: Entry ticket to the Museum of Illusions

£16
per adult
Lille: Entry ticket to the Museum of Illusions
Lille: Visit a local brewery and explore the city

Tour of a local brewery & Lille & + tasting of 3 beers

£21
per adult
Tour of a local brewery & Lille & + tasting of 3 beers
Urban Escape Game in Lille – Track Game in Old Town

Urban Escape Game in Lille – Track Game in Old Town

£17
per traveller
Urban Escape Game in Lille – Track Game in Old Town
Vieux Lille 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour

Vieux Lille 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour

£11
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Vieux Lille 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour
Self Guided Secrets Tour Explore Lille and Miss Nothing

Self Guided Secrets Tour Explore Lille and Miss Nothing

£4
per traveller
Self Guided Secrets Tour Explore Lille and Miss Nothing
See all activities in Lille

Top hotels in Historic Center

OKKO Hotels Lille Centre

OKKO Hotels Lille Centre

4 out of 5
13 rue d'Amiens Lille
The price is £84 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£84
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (704 reviews)
"Great hotel right in the center of Lille!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

OKKO Hotels Lille Centre
Grand Hotel Bellevue

Grand Hotel Bellevue

4 out of 5
5 Rue Jean Roisin Lille Nord
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £113 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£113
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Grand Hotel Bellevue
Hotel l'Arbre Voyageur

Hotel l'Arbre Voyageur

4 out of 5
45 Boulevard Carnot Lille FR
The price is £87 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£87
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (787 reviews)
"Very well located near downtown, you can walk everywhere. A bit noisy due to the bar staying open late after midnight otherwise great value proposition."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Hotel l'Arbre Voyageur
L'Hermitage Gantois, Autograph Collection

L'Hermitage Gantois, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
224 Rue Pierre Mauroy Lille Nord
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £149 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£149
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Hospice Gantois and Beffroi are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (716 reviews)
"Bathroom was not cleaned properly and it was hit and miss what towels you got when these were changed."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

L'Hermitage Gantois, Autograph Collection
Hôtel Brueghel

Hôtel Brueghel

3 out of 5
5 Parvis Saint-Maurice Lille
The price is £59 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£59
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hôtel Brueghel
ibis Styles Lille Centre Gare Beffroi

ibis Styles Lille Centre Gare Beffroi

3 out of 5
172 rue Pierre Mauroy Lille Nord
The price is £68 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£68
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Lille. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very good! (924 reviews)
"Clean room, nice breakfast. Climatisation not very effective. Walkable to old city"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

ibis Styles Lille Centre Gare Beffroi
See all 1,250 properties in Historic Center
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Historic Center

Find the best Historic Center areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Historic Center
Learn more about Historic Center
A busy urban street with historic buildings, bicycles, and pedestrians.

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 Zoo Lille are some notable places to visit nearby.

A cobblestone street with historic buildings, a fountain, and outdoor seating at a cafe.

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.

An aerial view of a park with a central plaza, surrounding buildings, and dense greenery.

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.

Opéra Lille

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.

Historic Center Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip:

Explore a world of travel with Expedia