Stays in Lille

Au 30 Lille Centre Grand Palais rents self-catering apartments and suites 50 metres from the Zénith and Lille Grand Palais, so families can cook their own meals and walk to a concert or a show. Units are air-conditioned, with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, and some have their own sauna and hot tub. Pets are accepted. I recommend it to families who want an apartment rather than a room in Lille.

Edgar Suites Faidherbe is an aparthotel, and for families I find that more relaxed than a classic room. Each unit has a kitchenette for simple meals, a washing machine for longer trips, streaming services and free Wi-Fi. The Grand Place and Lille Flandres station are a short walk away, which keeps sightseeing easy with children. Guests give it 9.2 from more than 550 reviews, a strong score for the city centre.

Coeur de Lille - 2 Chambres Idéal famille is a two-bedroom apartment in the centre of Lille, which gives parents and children separate rooms. The fully equipped kitchen, the dining area and the separate seating space make family meals and evenings in easy, and the washing machine helps on longer stays. There is a private entrance and WiFi is free. The main sights of Lille are within walking distance, so a car is not needed. No pool or play area is listed, as expected for a city apartment.

I would recommend Edgar Suites Lille Shake to families and longer stays who want a recently renovated apartment close to the main sights. Each air-conditioned apartment has a fully equipped kitchenette and a private bathroom, and WiFi is free. A sun terrace is open to guests. Private check-in, a laundry service and luggage storage make arrival and departure easy, and major city attractions are within easy reach.

I would recommend Au Cœur du Jardin to families who want self-catering studios close to the main station in Lille. Each studio has a kitchenette and a private bathroom, and WiFi is free. A furnished garden terrace is a quiet place to sit outside. Lille-Flandres TGV station is a short walk away, and shops, restaurants and public transport are close, so a family can manage without a car.

Pandora Spa Lille is built around its spa and wellness centre, with a sauna, a hot tub and a hammam, which points to adults looking for a relaxing break rather than families. Rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom, and WiFi is free. A continental breakfast is served in the room, practical with a sleepy child, and there is a terrace. Nothing in the listing is aimed at children, such as family rooms or a play area, so families may prefer other addresses in Lille.

I would recommend Au Chat Qui Dort, Villa Gounod to families and pet owners who want a simple, friendly stay in Lille. The rooms each have a private bathroom, tea and coffee facilities and a hairdryer, and WiFi is free. A sun terrace gives city views, and there is a coffee shop on site. Families and pets are welcome. It is a one-star property, so I would expect modest fittings rather than hotel extras.

I would recommend Au Chat Qui Dort, Lille Gare to travellers with pets who want to stay in the city centre and a few steps from Lille Flandres train station. This one-star aparthotel gives each unit a fully equipped kitchen, a private bathroom and a view over the city. WiFi is free throughout the property. Guests rate it very highly, and the self-catering kitchen is a real help on a longer stay.

Hôtel Barrière Lille is a five-star hotel 400 metres from Lille-Europe station, and I recommend it to families arriving by Eurostar or TGV who want everything under one roof. Rooms have dressing rooms and large windows with city views. Three restaurants make meals easy with children, and parents get free access to the spa, with a fitness centre and sauna. The hotel also has a casino and a theatre, which are for adults, and Lille Grand Palais is a short walk away.

Aparthotel Adagio Lille Centre Grand Place is a four-star aparthotel about 400 metres from the Grand Place, and I find the format ideal for families. Each air-conditioned apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, so you can prepare simple meals for children, and WiFi is free. A fitness room and a sun terrace give everyone some space, while the daily breakfast, continental, American or buffet, includes local specialities. Pets are welcome.

Hotel L'Arbre Voyageur is in Vieux Lille, a short walk from both Lille Flandres and Lille Europe stations, and I like it for families arriving by train. Each room has its own decor, with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The quiet courtyard is a good spot to pause, and two restaurants and a bar mean dinner is easy. Room service, a 24-hour front desk and an on-site grocery store help with children, and pets are welcome.

I would look at Villa Ulma first if a family wants a self-catering base with leisure facilities near Lille. Each aparthotel unit has a private bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and a balcony or terrace. The indoor pool, the sauna and the garden give children and adults room to relax, and free on-site parking suits arrival by car. Pets are welcome. It is a short drive from the city centre rather than inside it.

Boa Hotel sits a short walk from both Lille-Flandres and Lille-Europe stations, which makes it easy for families arriving by TGV or Eurostar. Rooms are soundproofed, with queen-size beds, wide-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, so children can settle down after a busy day. Bathrooms come with bathrobes and L'Occitane products, a nice touch for parents. I would book it for a city weekend in Lille, ideally with children old enough to enjoy walking.

I would recommend Student Factory Lille Euratechnologies to guests who want a quiet aparthotel with a garden in Lille. The units have a kitchenette and a private bathroom, and many look over the garden. A sun terrace, a lounge, free WiFi and bicycle parking are available. It stands on a quiet street, a short distance from Lille Zoo and other city attractions, and pets are welcome.

For a family weekend in Lille, OKKO Lille Centre puts the Grand Place and Lille Europe station within easy reach, handy after a Eurostar or TGV journey with children. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, which helps everyone sleep in a central location, and each has a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Pets are accepted. The sauna and fitness centre are more for parents, and the modern French restaurant saves a search for dinner on arrival.

I would recommend Victoria's House Suite to families who want a calm, garden-facing apartment near Old Lille. The aparthotel has family rooms, and each unit offers a private bathroom, a fully equipped kitchenette and views over the garden. WiFi is free, and a terrace and a garden are open to guests. An electric vehicle charging station is on site, and Old Lille and the main attractions are an easy walk away.

Rosa Hotel in Lille offers dedicated family rooms and welcomes pets, which I find makes it a relaxed option when the whole household travels. Rooms are air-conditioned, with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, and some look out over the city. WiFi is free throughout. The 24-hour front desk and luggage storage are useful for early arrivals and late trains home.

I would pick Oceania Lille Les Augustins for a stay in which the hotel itself is part of the plan. The spa and wellness centre has an indoor pool and a sauna, and a fitness room sits alongside. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and free WiFi, and the traditional restaurant serves French cuisine, so dinner can stay in-house. Pets are welcome, which helps families who travel with a dog.

Les Suites Faidherbe rents apartments in central Lille, a short walk from Lille Flandres station, the Opera and the Grand Place. Each unit has a kitchenette and a dining area, so families can cook breakfast or a simple dinner instead of eating out every meal. Apartments are air-conditioned, with private bathrooms, city views, free Wi-Fi and streaming services. I would choose it for a family weekend in Lille arriving by train and wanting more space than a hotel room.

This B&B HOTEL has a few family touches worth knowing about: there is a games room for children, plus a bar, lounge and coffee shop where parents can sit for a while. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi, and pets are welcome. The 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals, and an electric vehicle charging station suits families on an EV road trip through northern France.

I would look at L'Agapanthe first if a family wants to cook for itself in Lille. Each apartment has a kitchenette, a private bathroom and a balcony, so mealtimes and bedtimes are easy to manage. The indoor swimming pool and the sauna give everyone something to do on a wet evening, and there is a sun terrace and a bar for the adults. Public transport is close, which suits a base slightly outside the centre.

The Hotel De La Paix sits in the pedestrianised centre of Lille, which means fewer cars outside the door and an easy walk to the sights with children. The building dates from the 19th century, with a traditional staircase, artwork on the walls and an Art Nouveau-style cafeteria that older children may find more interesting than a standard breakfast room. Rooms have free WiFi, pets are accepted, and the Nouveau Siècle concert hall is nearby.

Victoria's House in Lille rents family rooms set up like small apartments, each with a kitchenette, a dining area, a refrigerator, a microwave and a TV, so families can prepare simple meals. Rooms have private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers and free toiletries, and Wi-Fi is free. A terrace gives everyone somewhere to sit outside. I recommend it to families who want to self-cater in Lille and need more than a standard hotel room.

Hotel De La Treille is a three-minute walk from Vieux Lille, and I find it an easy base for families who want to explore the old streets without long walks for small legs. Family rooms are available, each room has a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV, and WiFi is free throughout. The Opera and the Nouveau Siècle convention centre are close by, Lille Europe station is within walking distance, and pets are welcome.

Children will remember the address: the Grand Hotel Bellevue stands directly on Lille's Grand Place, in a building of Flemish architecture, so the square and its Goddess column are right outside the door. Family rooms are available, air-conditioned, with marble bathrooms and antique furniture. Rihour metro station is 100 metres away, making trips across the city easy with a pushchair. Pets are welcome, and Wi-Fi is free.

L'Hermitage Gantois is a five-star hotel in a 15th-century building in central Lille, and I would choose it for a special family occasion. The Grand Place is a few minutes' walk away and Lille Flandres station is close by, so arriving by train is easy. Rooms are air-conditioned with free WiFi. Parents can enjoy the on-site spa, the brasserie serves regional cuisine, and the piano bar suits a quiet evening drink.

Best Western Premier Why Hotel is a four-star design hotel 200 metres from the Grand Place, and I like how easy it makes a family weekend in Lille on foot. Rooms have parquet floors, a flat-screen TV and a complimentary minibar, and breakfast can be taken in the lounge or in your room, handy with sleepy children. The furnished terrace suits an evening drink, the reception runs 24 hours, and parents can enjoy the spa and thalasso centre.

A few steps from Mairie de Lille metro station, the ibis Lille Centre Grand Palais lets families move around the city without a car, and the Lille Grand Palais convention centre is within walking distance. Rooms are modern with private bathrooms and free WiFi. The buffet breakfast includes fresh pastries and local specialities, with a lighter option for early risers. The 24-hour front desk handles late arrivals, and pets are accepted.

Mama Shelter Lille is a short walk from both Lille Flandres and Lille Europe stations, so families arriving by train can reach the room without a taxi. The Grand'Place and the Opera are close enough to explore on foot. Rooms are air-conditioned, with free WiFi and video on demand for quiet evenings. The restaurant serves homemade dishes, the 24-hour front desk handles late arrivals, and pets are accepted.