Old Lille
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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 walkable 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.
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.
Euralille
During your visit to Lille, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Euralille. Experience the museums and art scene in this trendy 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.
Things to do
Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass & 24-Hour Transportation
Nausicaá National Sea Center: Full-Day Entry Ticket
Lille: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
Lille Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Top hotels in Old Lille
Hotel Maison Louise Lille Centre - Handwritten Collection
Difficulty exiting garage, narrow area around toilet
Reviewed on 13 Mar, 2026
Au Chat Qui Dort Lille - Magasin
The entrance to the room was dangerous. The staircase was super narrow (2 spiral flights, plus a loft), myself and my dog almost fell down. What made it worse was the automatic light would randomly shut off while traversing the stairs. Completely unacceptable and unsafe. Bathroom was dirty, trash ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan, 2026
Ibis Budget Lille Gares Vieux-Lille
05/12/25 Arrive at the hotel and greeted by two very rude reception staff. We prepaid for our parking ahead of our arrival so the first thing we enquired about was getting parked for the weekend. Immediately get told there is no parking, it’s full! After explaining we had prepaid we get told where ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec, 2025
The People - Lille - Hostel
Spacious bunk bed, personal storage for a backpack (not for suitcases). Didn't try bar but it was very busy. Ideally situated in the heart of Lille old town and paid parking until 7pm on the doorstep of hostel.
Reviewed on 18 Mar, 2026
Hotel Lille Europe
The pillows smelt like body odor and the staff was not friendly. Breakfast was super poor quality and not nutritious
Reviewed on 28 Mar, 2026
Ibis Lille Centre Gares
Perfect hotel, perfect location. Breakfast had good selection. Car park was safe leaving the car.
Reviewed on 27 Mar, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Lille
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.
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.
Vauban Esquermes
Vauban Esquermes is well liked for its bars and zoo. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Citadel of Lille and Zoo Lille are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Port de Lille Station or Cormontaigne Station to get around.
Saint-Maurice Pellevoisin
During your stop in Saint-Maurice Pellevoisin, check out the coffee shops, and jump on the metro at St. Maurice Pellevoisin Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Wazemmes
The restaurants and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Wazemmes. Braderie Lille and Theater Sebastopol are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Wazemmes Station or Gambetta Station to get around the larger area.
Vauban - Wazemmes
Vauban - Wazemmes is a destination travellers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at Wazemmes Station or Gambetta Station to explore sights like Braderie Lille.
