Best hotels in Lille
Hôtel L'Arbre Voyageur
45 Boulevard Carnot, 59800, Lille
Kick back and relax in a stylish room or suite at the Hôtel L'Arbre Voyageur, complete with plush queen-size beds, walk-in showers and in-room tea and coffee making facilities. Elsewhere in the hotel, you can enjoy a taste of local French cuisine at the two on-site restaurants, while the hotel’s dry-cleaning service is perfect for those visiting on business
Boa Hotel BW Signature Collection
17 Place des Reignaux, 59000, Lille
Settle into your cozy, modern guest room at the Boa Hotel for a relaxing stay in the center of Lille. Enjoy a short stroll to the local boutiques for some retail therapy or take a trip to the Opera House for an evening show. Breakfast is also available to make sure you have a full stomach before heading out to explore.
Carlton Hotel
3 Rue Pierre Mauroy, 59000, Lille
Set in an elegant Renaissance building in the historic center, the Carlton Hotel brings a touch of luxury to your stay in Lille. Choose from a classic double room to an elegant junior suite – or upgrade to the Carlton’s breathtaking two-level dome suite, for a first-class view of the Place du Théâtre.
Best restaurants in Lille
Restaurant Sébastopol
1 Place Sebastopol, 59000, Lille
A Michelin-starred gastronomic delight serving up French and European classics. Rest-assured that this establishment’s exquisite culinary delights will bring your tastebuds to life. Enjoy classic dishes such as the parsley sirloin and snacked cod in a romantic ambience that’s sure to compliment your dining experience.
Autour de Vous
81 Rue d’Angleterre, 59800, Lille
Enjoy authentic Italian and Mediterranean cooking at this charming eatery, just moments from Lille Cathedral. The friendly atmosphere and high-quality service are paramount in this elegant restaurant, while the rustic menu offers a delicious alternative to local French cuisine.
Deliroutine Food Market
162 Rue Léon Gambetta, 59260, Lille
A treat for your eyes as well as your stomach, the Deliroutine Food Market is the go-to spot for global street food. Variety is the spice of life, and the eclectic choice of hearty burgers, spicy curries and fresh poke bowls is sure to brighten up your dinner plans.
Best things to do in Lille
Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral at Lille
TPlace Gilleson, 59800 Lille
Visit Lille’s impressive cathedral, built in honor of the Virgin Mary. From the outside, admire the Gothic Revival design and white marble architecture that embodies this national monument. Then, venture through the iron doorway to witness the intricate stain glass windows that cast orange hues across the church interiors.
Botanical Garden
306 Rue du Jardin des Plantes, 59000
Enchantment awaits visitors who experience this beautiful Botanical Garden. Designed as a ‘pleasure park’ for the city back in 1948, the assortment of flower beds and plots now contain more than 1,500 plants, including mimosa, oleander and eucalyptus plants.
Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille
Place de la République, 59000 Lille
Explore the Palais des Beaux Arts’ huge collection of paintings by world-renowned artists, from Claude Monet to Peter Paul Rubens, as well as marble sculptures and ancient artworks dating back to the 2nd century BC. The museum itself is a work of art, combining classical architecture with contemporary elements, like the multi-colored bubble chandeliers.