Cité Scientifique Travel Guide
Lille
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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 trendy area.
Lille Grand Palais
Learn about the events happening in Lille Grand Palais during your trip to Lille. While in this trendy 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.
Opera House
You can make plans for a show at Opera House during your trip to Lille. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Lille: 24, 48 or 72-Hour City Pass
Lille: City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
Lille Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Top hotels in Cité Scientifique
The Originals City Complexe Ascotel Lille Métropole
Good value for the price considering the Tour de France Grand Depart was in the city. Situated in a nice, quiet area of the Metropole with good parking and easy access to the main city. Bedroom is a bit dated but big and it did get warm with just one fan to cool the large room. The rest of the hotel ...
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Hotel Lille Europe
Good value hotel. Can be warm as the AC wasn’t on but for one night perfect.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Séjours & Affaires Lille Europe
The apartment is comfortable and clean. We didn't do any cooking, but I think the facilities were adequate for simple meals, and fine for light breakfasts. The location is very good, close to both stations and walking distance to Vieux Lille.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Grand Hotel Bellevue
Room Clean Size ok Wardroom could not have been smaller. Staff all were very good and helpful when needed Location wow could not have been more central to centre of Lille. Would have been better with a bar downstairs Roof top bar brilliant 55 euro for a bottle of wine very good but over priced still ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
JOST Hôtel Lille Centre
The room was spotless and well designed. Water pressure was a bit low. The room with mezzanine was quiet and we enjoyed the co-working space and restaurant area.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Cowool Lille Villeneuve D'Ascq - Ex Olivarius
Fairly clean, modern apartments. Some areas like the tiles in the bathroom and the ceiling are showing signs of wear and our sofa was very stained. The location was quite far out on an industrial estate but we used uber to get to the city centre which was around £25 one way as the metro was suspended. ...
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cité Scientifique
Hôtel-de-Ville
Discover Hôtel-de-Ville, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Hôtel-de-Ville include Auchan Villeneuve d'Ascq V2 and Pierre Mauroy Stadium, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Villeneuve d'Ascq Hotel de Ville Station.
Résidence
When in Résidence, you can plan a visit to Auchan Villeneuve d'Ascq V2 and Lille Metropole Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ascq
Travellers like the museums in Ascq, and The Open Air Museum, Villeneuve-d'Ascq is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Lille Centre
When in Lille Centre and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Auchan Villeneuve d'Ascq V2 or Le Splendid Concert Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Square Flandres Metro Station or Hellemmes Station.
Château
Travellers like the monuments in Château, and Lille Metropole Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Hellemmes-Lille
When in Hellemmes-Lille and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Le Splendid Concert Hall or Lille Metropole Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hellemmes Station or Square Flandres Metro Station.
