What's Historic Center Like?

There's a lot visitors like about Historic Center, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Make sure to enjoy this walkable neighborhood's great shops. Learn about local heritage at landmarks like Old Stock Exchange and Porte de Paris. There's plenty more to see, including Lille Grand Square and Jean-Baptiste Lebas Square.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Historic Center?

We have 112 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' top lodging choices in Historic Center:

La Maison du Champlain

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Central location

L'Hermitage Gantois, Autograph Collection

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, spa

• • Free WiFi • Steam room • Bar • Terrace • Quiet rooms

Best Western Premier Why Hotel

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Café • Terrace • Central location

Grand Hotel Bellevue

City-center hotel with bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Novotel Lille Centre Grand Place

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to Get to Historic Center

Flying to:

• • Lille (LIL-Lesquin), 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Historic Center

Getting to Historic Center on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Rihour Station
• • Republique Beaux Arts Station

Things to See and Do in and around Historic Center

What to See in Historic Center

• • Lille Grand Square
• • Old Stock Exchange
• • Porte de Paris
• • Jean-Baptiste Lebas Square
• • Rihour Square

Things to Do in Historic Center

• • Opera House
• • Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille
• • Palace of Fine Arts

When Is the Best Time to Visit Lille?

• • Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 61°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 41°F)
• • Rainiest months: November, June, December, October (average 3 inches of rainfall)