Looking for the best area to stay in Lille?
Follow the guide, we have tested, listed and detailed for you the best areas to sleep in Lille as well as the best accommodation in this city that we love to visit.
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Here are our 4 favourite accommodations sorted by price category:
Note: Don’t delay in booking as these hotels are among the most popular in Lille.
(€) Aparthotel Adagio Lille. Authentic and affordable aparthotel in Lille with large modern rooms. Located in a quiet street in the city centre, 900 metres from the old town. The breakfast is copious! Book now.
(€€) La Cabane Lille. Charming, cosy and completely renovated flat located 10 minutes from the historic centre and 500 metres from the Lille braderie in the area preferred by couples. Book here.
(€€) OKKO Hotels. This 4-star hotel features a 24-hour reception, room service and large, bright rooms perfect for families. The hotel is 400 metres from the city centre. Book your room here.
(€€) ❤️ L’Esplanade Lille. Magnificent renovated design hotel located in the historic heart of Lille opposite the citadel in the travellers’ favourite district. The rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated. Book here.
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The best district to stay in Lille: Vieux-Lille
The Vieux-Lille district has retained the charm of its past. The winding streets, dating back to the Middle Ages, and its typical red-brick architecture are sure to charm you! Old Lille is often the first thing travellers come to see.
In a totally authentic setting, you can find the soul of the city, with all its exposed beams, period signs, colourful facades and much more.
Even if prices are often high, we recommend staying in this district for the wealth of heritage it has to offer!
Things to see and do in
Vieux-Lille:
– Notre-Dame de
Treille cathedral
– The birthplace of Charles de
Gaulle
– The Old Stock Exchange
– Take a stroll down the rue de la
Monnaie
– Admire the facades of Flemish-style buildings.
Here are our favourite hotels in the best area to stay in Lille
Note: Don’t delay in booking as these are some of the most popular hotels in Lille.
(€) Aparthotel Adagio Lille. Authentic and cheap aparthotel in Lille with large modern rooms. Located in a quiet street in the city centre, 900 metres from the old town. The breakfast is copious! Book now.
(€€) La Cabane Lille. Charming, cosy and completely renovated flat located 10 minutes from the historic centre and 500 metres from the Lille braderie in the area preferred by couples. Book here.
(€€) OKKO Hotels. This 4-star hotel features a 24-hour reception, room service and large, bright rooms perfect for families. The hotel is 400 metres from the city centre. Book your room here.
(€€) ❤️ L’Esplanade Lille. Magnificent renovated design hotel located in the historic heart of Lille opposite the citadel in the travellers’ favourite district. The rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated. Book here.
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The tourist district to stay in: Lille-Centre
You can leave behind the rather medieval atmosphere of Vieux-Lille to explore a district marked by more recent eras.
It is around the Grand’Place that the heart of the city beats. Lille-Centre is the most densely populated district in Lille, with almost 30,000 inhabitants. It is surrounded by the Wazemmes and Euralille districts.
A large majority of the population is aged between 15 and 50, making it a very young and dynamic district. It is home to a large number of students and young professionals, making it a very lively district with many shops, cinemas, restaurants and bars.
The area is also full of cultural treasures, such as the Palais des Beaux-Arts, a museum with collections of many different styles, and the Place de l’Hôtel de Ville and its famous Belfry, which stands 104 metres high and offers an incredible view of the whole region!
Read moreSo, if you’re planning to visit the city mainly on foot, this is certainly the best place we can suggest for you to stay in Lille.
As far as the budget is concerned, if you plan to stay in Lille in the area around the main square, the budget will be a little higher than for accommodation in other parts of Lille. However, prices are still quite reasonable, and it is possible to stay in Lille near the Grand Place without breaking the budget for your stay!
Read moreThings to see and do in Lille-Centre :
– The Palais des Beaux-Arts
– The Town Hall and its belfry
– Saint-Sauveur station,
a major centre for contemporary art
– The Natural History Museum
– The Palais Rameau.
Here are our favourite hotels in the tourist district where to stay in Lille
Note: Don’t delay in booking as these are some of the most popular hotels in Lille.
(€) Aparthotel Adagio Lille. Authentic and cheap aparthotel in Lille with large modern rooms. Located in a quiet street in the city centre, 900 metres from the old town. The breakfast is copious! Book now.
(€€) La Cabane Lille. Charming, cosy and completely renovated flat located 10 minutes from the historic centre and 500 metres from the Lille braderie in the area preferred by couples. Book here.
(€€) OKKO Hotels. This 4-star hotel features a 24-hour reception, room service and large, bright rooms perfect for families. The hotel is 400 metres from the city centre. Book your room here.
(€€) ❤️ L’Esplanade Lille. Magnificent renovated design hotel located in the historic heart of Lille opposite the citadel in the travellers’ favourite district. The rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated. Book here.
Where to sleep in Lille for less? The Bois-Blancs district
The Bois Blanc district is
close to the city centre, and has a vibrant atmosphere
that attracts many people. It has a less
important cultural offer than Lille-Centre, for example, but budget-wise it’s still
cheaper, while still being close to things to do and see!
It’s a district in which we recommend you stay in Lille, as it has lots of green spaces, which will certainly make you succumb to the charm of this very modern district, especially if you’re staying in Lille with children!
Things to see and do in
Bois-Blancs :
– See a show
at the Grand Bleu
– Take a walk in the Parc Colline
– The Assocation Transport Culturel
Fluvial, an art workshop
– Saint-Charles church
– La Plaine des Vachers, a city park.
Here are our favourite family-friendly hotels to stay at in Lille
Note: Don’t delay in booking as these are some of the most popular hotels in Lille.
(€) Aparthotel Adagio Lille. Authentic and cheap aparthotel in Lille with large modern rooms. Located in a quiet street in the city centre, 900 metres from the old town. The breakfast is copious! Book now.
(€€) La Cabane Lille. Charming, cosy and completely renovated flat located 10 minutes from the historic centre and 500 metres from the Lille braderie in the area preferred by couples. Book here.
(€€) OKKO Hotels. This 4-star hotel features a 24-hour reception, room service and large, bright rooms perfect for families. The hotel is 400 metres from the city centre. Book your room here.
(€€) ❤️ L’Esplanade Lille. Magnificent renovated design hotel located in the historic heart of Lille opposite the citadel in the travellers’ favourite district. The rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated. Book here.
The Euralille district for accommodation in Lille close to the station
Euralille is France’s third-largest business district, after La Défense in Paris and La Part-Dieu in Lyon. It has been the hub of economic activity in Lille since the 1980s, with a large number of service sector companies, a major shopping centre and entertainment venues.
New projects are regularly launched here, and expansion work is commonplace, making it an attractive area in which to live in Lille. Its appeal also lies in its proximity to shops, restaurants and bars. It’s also close to Lille’s two train stations (Lille-Flandres and Lille-Europe), making it an ideal location for travelling around France and Europe.
For its mobility and proximity
to shops, Euralille is an area we highly recommend
!
Things to see and do at
Euralille :
– Shopping at the Westfield shopping centre
Euralille
– Window-shopping at the Printemps store in Lille
– The Porte de Paris, the famous
17th-century archway
– Take a walk in the Henri Park
Matisse
– Attend a concert at the Zenith Arena.
Here are our favourite hotels in the area near the station where to stay in Lille
Note: Don’t delay in booking as these are some of the most popular hotels in Lille.
(€) Aparthotel Adagio Lille. Authentic and cheap aparthotel in Lille with large modern rooms. Located in a quiet street in the city centre, 900 metres from the old town. The breakfast is copious! Book now.
(€€) La Cabane Lille. Charming, cosy and completely renovated flat located 10 minutes from the historic centre and 500 metres from the Lille braderie in the area preferred by couples. Book here.
(€€) ❤️ L’Esplanade Lille. Magnificent renovated design hotel located in the historic heart of Lille opposite the citadel in the travellers’ favourite district. The rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated. Book here.
The station district: Lille Flandres and Lille Europe
When you’re wondering where to
stay in Lille, the 2 train stations are one of the options. In
fact, they are located close to the city centre (5 to 10 minutes on foot
depending on the station) and there are plenty of places to stay to
visit the city.
Clearly, the location
of the 2 stations is a good one, especially if you’re planning to explore the city’s
surroundings. In fact, it’s the departure point for trains to
the Louvre Lens, for example, but it’s also the main metro station
(Lille Flandres) so you can go to Roubaix, for example, for the La
Piscine museum, or to Villeneuve d’Ascq for the LAM.
Staying in Lille near the
train station is therefore very practical. However, these are not necessarily the most
charming places in Lille. Even so, because of their proximity to the city centre, you can easily reach
the city’s most beautiful spots on foot. For mobility,
staying in the station area is a time-saving tip that we
invite you to adopt!
Things to do and see in the
station district:
– Stroll around the Jardin des Géants
– Relax at Place Vauban
– The Porte de Gand
– The church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine
– Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille cathedral.
Here are our favourite hotels in this area to stay in Lille
Note: Don’t delay in booking as these are some of the most popular hotels in Lille.
(€) Aparthotel Adagio Lille. Authentic and cheap aparthotel in Lille with large modern rooms. Located in a quiet street in the city centre, 900 metres from the old town. The breakfast is copious! Book now.
(€€) La Cabane Lille. Charming, cosy and completely renovated flat located 10 minutes from the historic centre and 500 metres from the Lille braderie in the area preferred by couples. Book here.
(€€) ❤️ L’Esplanade Lille. Magnificent renovated design hotel located in the historic heart of Lille opposite the citadel in the travellers’ favourite district. The rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated. Book here.
Sleep in Lille’s République district
The République district revolves around the Palais des Beaux-Arts, Lille’s
main museum. There are slightly fewer
holiday accommodation options in this district, but there are nevertheless some
accommodation options for those who want to stay there!
République is about 10 minutes’ walk from the Grand Place and Lille Flandres station. The district is more centrally located, with quick access to Gambetta and Wazemmes. However, the district is less dynamic than Vieux-Lille or the Grand Place.
There are fewer restaurants and bars, for example. Nevertheless, and we’d like to reiterate this, in a city the size of Lille, this is only half the drawback, as you can easily get to the centre on foot!
What’s more, République is a district that we highly recommend to budget travellers who want to get away from the historic centre without being too far from it.
Things to see and do at
République:
– Palais des Beaux-Arts
– Saint-Etienne church
– Place de la République
– Saint-Maurice church
– Stroll around the Square Foch.
Here are our favourite hotels in the République district where to stay in Lille
Note: Don’t delay in booking as these are some of the most popular hotels in Lille.
(€) Aparthotel Adagio Lille. Authentic and cheap aparthotel in Lille with large modern rooms. Located in a quiet street in the city centre, 900 metres from the old town. The breakfast is copious! Book now.
(€€) La Cabane Lille. Charming, cosy and completely renovated flat located 10 minutes from the historic centre and 500 metres from the Lille braderie in the area preferred by couples. Book here.
(€€) ❤️ L’Esplanade Lille. Magnificent renovated design hotel located in the historic heart of Lille opposite the citadel in the travellers’ favourite district. The rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated. Book here.
Gambetta – Wazemmes: cheap accommodation in Lille
Gambetta and Wazemmes are two pleasant districts of Lille. They are home to the city’s main market (the Wazemmes market), which takes place on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday mornings.
These are good areas to stay in Lille, popular, with a friendly atmosphere and not too expensive. a 15-minute walk will take you into the city centre, and Gambetta and Wazemmes are served by the metro.
These two districts are located
right next to the dynamic and lively Euralille district, with the advantage of being
less expensive. If you’re on a budget, we advise you to live in
one of these two districts.
Things to see and do in Gambetta
and Wazemmes :
– The Maison de l’Habitat durable
– The church
Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul
– The arts association Flonflons
Wazemmes l’Accordéon
– The Flandre Manuel garden
– The Comédie de Lille club.
Here are our favourite hotels in the cheap district where to stay in Lille
Note: Don’t delay in booking as these are some of the most popular hotels in Lille.
(€) Aparthotel Adagio Lille. Authentic and cheap aparthotel in Lille with large modern rooms. Located in a quiet street in the city centre, 900 metres from the old town. The breakfast is copious! Book now.
(€€) La Cabane Lille. Charming, cosy and completely renovated flat located 10 minutes from the historic centre and 500 metres from the Lille braderie in the area preferred by couples. Book here.
(€€) ❤️ L’Esplanade Lille. Magnificent renovated design hotel located in the historic heart of Lille opposite the citadel in the travellers’ favourite district. The rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated. Book your room here.
And let us know in the comments if you have any other hotels to recommend. In the meantime, enjoy your trip!
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