Where to Stay in Roubaix and Tourcoing for the Braderie de Lille 2027
Accommodation in Roubaix and Tourcoing for the Braderie de Lille 2027
Are the hotels in Lille fully booked for the Braderie? Roubaix and Tourcoing are excellent alternatives. These two neighbouring cities offer cheaper accommodation and quick access to the centre of Lille by metro.
Why choose Roubaix or Tourcoing?
Hotel prices there are 30 to 50% lower than in central Lille. Both cities are served by metro line 2, which runs non-stop on Saturday night. The journey from Roubaix to Lille Flandres station takes about 20 minutes, and from Tourcoing to Lille about 25 minutes. You can sleep in peace while being just a few stops from the Braderie.
Hotels in Roubaix
Roubaix offers several affordable accommodation options. Chain hotels (B&B Hotel, Ibis, Première Classe) are located near metro stations and offer rooms for €50 to €90 a night during the Braderie. The centre of Roubaix, around the Grand-Place and La Piscine (the art and industry museum), also has bed and breakfasts and Airbnbs at reasonable prices.
Hotels in Tourcoing
Tourcoing has a similar range of hotels. Those near Tourcoing Centre metro station are the most convenient. Expect to pay €45 to €80 a night in a chain hotel. The town also has a pleasant centre with restaurants and shops for the evening.
Metro access to the Braderie
Metro line 2 links Tourcoing and Roubaix to Lille, via Lille Europe station and Lille Flandres station. Service is increased during the Braderie, with a train every 3 to 5 minutes at peak times. On the night from Saturday to Sunday, the metro runs non-stop. A single ticket costs €1.80. A day pass (around €5.70 in 2026) is better value if you make several return trips.
What to do in Roubaix and Tourcoing
Make the most of your stay by discovering these cities, which are in the middle of a renaissance. In Roubaix, La Piscine – Musée d’Art et d’Industrie is a magnificent museum set in a former Art Deco swimming pool. L’Usine in Roubaix (a designer outlet) is perfect for shopping fans. In Tourcoing, the MUba Eugène Leroy (fine arts museum) and the church of Saint-Christophe are worth the detour.
Practical tips
Book as early as possible: even in Roubaix and Tourcoing, accommodation fills up for the Braderie. Choose a hotel close to a line 2 metro station. Check the metro timetable the day before the Braderie on ilevia.fr. And enjoy the calm of these towns to rest before plunging back into the buzz of the Braderie!
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