Hotels in Lille

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Lille, in northern France, dates back to the seventh century. It has a fascinating history which includes being ruled intermittently by Spain, Burgundy and Flanders. The city has always been an important trading centre. There are many seventeenth-century townhouses in picturesque Old Town that had once belonged to wealthy merchants. Today, everyone looks forward to the weekly markets packed with curiosities and fresh, local produce. Lille has many tourist attractions and conveniently placed for visiting the Battlefields of World War One. There's always a warm welcome waiting in this friendly, hospitable city that's famous for its bars, restaurants and fine, haute cuisine.

There is high-quality accommodation in Lille to suit every budget, from inexpensive to five-star luxury hotels. Affordable guest houses, hostels and self-catering apartments are also available in many districts of the city.

Neighbourhoods of Lille

Lille has many great places to stay and explore for the day when travelling to Lille. These are some of the top neighbourhoods in the area:

  • Vieux Lille consists of many steep, cobbled streets lined with quaint houses full of Baroque architectural details. It's an atmospheric area to explore while discovering unique gift shops and cosy bistros
  • La Place du Général de Gaulle was once known as the Grand’ Place. It leads to Lille's main shopping area, where there are many fashionable boutiques and large department stores. There are also trendy bars, restaurants and theatres such as the Théâtre du Nord.
  • Wazemmes Quarter is a fifteen-minute walk from the Old Town. It's a lively area noted for it's exciting outdoor street festivals. But its main highlight is a famous food market that opens every Sunday morning.
  • Euralille is the most modern area in the city, primarily planned by Rem Koolhaas, a Dutch urban architect. It was completed in 1994 and featured contemporary, multi-storey buildings filled with apartments, shops and offices.

What to see and do in Lille

The Belfry of the town hall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's an impressive, red-brick bell tower constructed in 1931 to a height of 104 metres (341 feet). Visitors love to climb to the top, where they can enjoy panoramic, 360-degree views of Lille. The Basilica of Notre Dame de la Treille is the city's main cathedral. It features magnificent, Gothic Revival architecture. It took 150 years to build, recently completed in 1999. Everyone visits the well-preserved Citadel of Lille. Louis XIV built the seventeenth-century fortress to protect the city against further occupation by the Spanish.

What to eat in Lille

Lille's traditional restaurant is an estaminet, a cosy, atmospheric cafeteria that's licenced to serve alcohol. Delicious local meals include carbonade flamade, a rich beef stew made with beer and seasonal vegetables. An alternative meal could be rabbit served with a local black pudding known as boudin noir. The most famous delicacy that's been delighting visitors since 1750 is Gaufres de Lille. They are light, wafer-thin pancakes, or waffles often filled with vanilla-flavoured cream. And no tourist can resist tasting a morsel or two of Viueux Puant, an incredibly pungent, local-made cheese.

Typical events and festivals in Lille

The city's most famous event is La Grande Braderie de Lille. It's a huge flea market with a fantastic range of goods, from handmade crafts to antiques. It takes place on the first weekend in September and stays open for the entire forty-eight hours. On the 1st of May, the annual La Louche d'Or — or the Golden Ladle — is held in Wazemme and celebrates different soup types.

How to move around in Lille

Travelling throughout Lille is relatively easy due to the high number of public transport methods. The VAL Métro is a driverless light rail service that connects the suburbs with the city centre. Efficient bus routes are usually easy to find everywhere in Lille, and some even travel into Belgium. Other convenient travel options include taxis and car hires. There's also the Eurostar service to Paris and the United Kingdom.

The climate in Lille

Lille is a great place to visit any time of the year, but the most popular months are between May and late September. July and August are usually the hottest months, with temperatures of up to 19 degrees Celsius. The city often receives a light fall of snow in the winter, which can add to the annual Christmas Market's exciting atmosphere.

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In Lille we will have overcast clouds, nice temperatures expected throught the day.

    • Wednesday
    • 63°F | 50°F
    • Thursday
    • 57°F | 48°F
    • Friday
    • 57°F | 45°F
    • Saturday
    • 48°F | 37°F

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Frequently asked questions about Hotels in Lille

The most centrally located hotels in Lille with the best ratings are: Hotel Grand Bellevue, Hotel L Hermitage Gantois, Autograph Collection and Hotel Barriere Lille.

It depends on the category of the hotel. If you want to stay at a 4-star hotel in Lille, the average price per night is 53 , while you will pay an average of 46 for a 3-star hotel, and in a more luxurious 5-star hotel, you'll pay around 121 .

You can make reservations at Hotel L Hermitage Gantois, Autograph Collection and Hotel Carlton if you´re looking for a hotel with valet service for your visit to Lille.

According to our clients, if you´re travelling with children, the best hotels in Lille are Hotel Alliance Lille Couvent Des Minimes, Hotel Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place and Hotel Mercure Lille Centre Vieuxlille.

If you want to save time, the hotels in Lille with express check-in and check-out are Hotel Carlton, Hotel Mercure Lille Centre Vieuxlille and Hotel Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place.

Some of the options for hotels with non-smoking rooms in Lille are Hotel L Hermitage Gantois, Autograph Collection, Hotel Barriere Lille and Hotel Carlton.

If you're bringing a vehicle, we recommend that you book a hotel with parking in Lille, like Hotel L Hermitage Gantois, Autograph Collection, Hotel Carlton or Novotel Lille Centre Grand Place.