Old Lille
Lille
Visit Old Lille
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass
Nausicaá National Sea Center: Full-Day Entry Ticket
Private guided tour by electric bike taxi
Lille: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
Top hotels in Old Lille
Hotel Maison Louise Lille Centre - Handwritten Collection
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025
Ibis Budget Lille Gares Vieux-Lille
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025
The People - Lille - Hostel
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Séjours & Affaires Lille Europe
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
Hotel Lille Europe
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
JOST Hôtel Lille Centre
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025
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 Porte de Paris or Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille 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, Zoo Lille and Citadel of 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.
