Illies accommodation from AU$47

If you're ok with setting up base 19 kilometres away from the city, explore the suburb of Lille Train Stations. This area's got 25 hotels available, including Hôtel Barrière Lille and Villa Hôtel Gounod.

If you find yourself in need of more accommodation options in Illies, look into the Couvent des Minimes and the La Chartreuse Du Val St Esprit. They are 18 kilometres and 18 kilometres away from the city's main streets. If those two don't meet your needs, you can try the L'Hermitage Gantois, Autograph Collection or the Best Western Plus Up Hotel.

If you want to go to some close by localities, consider Lens and Bethune. Head 14 kilometres to the south of Illies and you'll find Lens. That said, Bethune is 14 kilometres to the west. Lens accommodations include the Campanile Lens and Hôtel de France. Bethune options include the Citotel B Hotel and Campanile Bethune Fouquieres.

Before you say "adios" to Nord-Pas-de-Calais, ensure you catch some sport. Find Felix Bollaert Stadium to the south of Illies. Planning to stay near the action? The Hôtel le Paris Brest and the Villa Louvre Lens may be perfect.

Lesquin Airport is the most practical airport for flying into and leaving Illies and is 19 kilometres drive from the heart of town. If you choose to stay nearby, try the Park Inn by Radisson Lille Grand Stade or the Le Domaine des Cigognes.