Lille Accommodation

A picturesque city rich in history and culture, Lille is a charming destination with so much to see and do, and it’s all within easy reach of your Lille accommodation. With the pretty Old Town to stroll, the famous Grand’Place (the main square) to wander and a number of impressive museums to explore, all just steps from your accommodation in Lille.

As the capital of the Nord-Pas de Calais region, Lille is the fourth largest metropolis in France, making it a popular destination with business travellers from all corners of the globe. As a major university centre also, Lille is a magnet for intellectuals from all parts of France, Europe and beyond. Lille serviced accommodation offers the perfect abode for all travellers, putting you in the heart of the city, close to where you need to be. 

Business and education aside, Lille is a fantastic destination for a short break or a longer stay. Lille accommodation provides you a comfortable, convenient base that puts you within easy reach of the famous sights and popular attractions. If you have any spare time on your hands then why not travel from your accommodation in Lille and catch the train to Paris or even Brussels and explore a different destination.

Did You Know?

Lille is home to the largest bookshop in Europe. Le Furet du Nord on the Place du Général de Gaulle (Grand’Place) has over 420,000 titles available over eight floors.

Climate/Weather

Lille enjoys a temperate oceanic climate with warm summers and cold winters. Temperatures average between 13°c (55°f) to 23°c (73.4°f) in summer and -1°c (30.2°f) and 6°c (42.8°f) in winter.

Sightseeing

Lille has a fascinating culture with a wide range of sights and attractions to be explored. Some of the highlights include:

•    Vieux Lille – the picturesque Old Town is made up of quaint narrow streets and cobbled squares lined with chic boutiques, fine restaurants and cosy cafés.

•    Place du Général de Gaulle or Grand’Place – the main square in Lille is home to a number of attractions including the Voix du Nord building and the iconic La Vielle Bourse (the Textile Exchange).

•    Palais des Beaux Arts (Fine Arts Museum) – with an impressive collection with works by Donatello, Raphael, Rubens and more, this beautiful museum is said to be France’s second best after La Louvre.

•    Centre Commercial Euralille (Euralille Shopping Centre) – boasting over 120 shops, several restaurants and a large hypermarket this impressive shopping centre is a great place to spend a few hours.

Getting Around

The city centre is very easily navigated on foot. However, there are a few transport options on offer:

•    Metro – two lines of the automatic driverless metro operates within the city centre.

•    Tram – two lines connect the city centre with the suburbs.

•    Bus – nearly 70 routes operate in and around the city with some reaching into Belgium.

Eat/Drink

Many of the French classics are available in the city as are a number of local specialities including:

•    Potjevlesch – a white meat terrine.

•    Hochepot – a four meat stew with vegetables.

•    Carbonnade flamande - beef stewed in beer.

•    Waterzoï – fish or poultry in a creamy sauce with baby vegetables.

•    Moules-frites – mussels and chips.

•    Cheese – try the Vieux Lille which is affectionately known as the “Lille stinker” due to its strong smell.