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 walkable area.

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 walkable area.

Lille Grand Palais
Learn about the events happening in Lille Grand Palais during your trip to Lille. While in this walkable 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 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 trendy 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.
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
Very convenient
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Séjours & Affaires Lille Europe
The location is great and there’s a big Carrefour around the corner. It’s easy accessible to go to both train stations.
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

JOST Hôtel Lille Centre
Very friendly staff, super comfy bed. Love the library of books in the bedroom! It's a very basic hotel room but clean and comfy, all you need as a base to explore. The bar and food court is a fun place that puts on various events throughout the month.
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Grand Hotel Bellevue
This hotel has a great location and the view from our room was beautiful. Multiple great restaurants within walking distance too. Highly recommend it!
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Campanile Hotel Lille Euralille
Wonderful staff and very family friendly hotel. The beds were super comfortable and while the room smell was quite stuffy, we were still really happy due to how nice the staff were. Would recommend for families passing by. We didn't have a chance to try the bar or restaurant, but would happily swing ...
Reviewed on 20 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.

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.

Fives
Fives is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Fives Station or Caulier Station to explore sights like Le Splendid Concert Hall.
Cité Scientifique Travel Guide
- École Centrale de Lille
- Pierre Mauroy Stadium
- Zenith Arena Concert Hall
- Lille Grand Square
- Rihour Square
- Lille Grand Palais
- Bollaert-Delelis Stadium
- Auchan Villeneuve d'Ascq V2
- Lille Metropole Stadium
- Le Palais des Beaux Arts de Lille
- Citadel of Lille
- La Grande Braderie de Lille
- L'Usine Roubaix
- Stab Velodrome
- Old Stock Exchange
- Porte de Paris
- Le Splendid Concert Hall
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Lille Cathedral
- Le Colisée Roubaix
- Villa Cavrois
- Douai Hotel de Ville
- Jean-Baptiste Lebas Square
- City Hall Roubaix
- L'Aeronef





