Pet-Friendly Hotels in Lille Near the Grand Place

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.