Courrieres accommodation from AU$75

If you don't have any problems with setting up base 19 kilometres outside of the center of town, consider the neighbourhood of Lesquin. It has 3 places to stay, including Mercure Lille Aeroport and Novotel Lille Aeroport.

For some alternatives, look at the Couvent des Minimes and the Hôtel Barrière Lille. They are 20 kilometres and 20 kilometres respectively from the main center. If these two aren't for you, try the L'Hermitage Gantois, Autograph Collection or the Best Western Plus Up Hotel.

The close by cities of Cuincy and Lievin are definitely worth going to. Cuincy is 11 kilometres to the southeast of Courrieres, while Lievin is 13 kilometres to the west. Cuincy hotels and apartments are the Inter-hotel Le Gayant and Campanile Lille Sud Douai Cuincy. Lievin choices are the B&B Hotel Lens Musée du Louvre and hotelF1 Lens Liévin.

Australia has some of the world's greatest sports lovers, so why not indulge with a visit to Felix Bollaert Stadium? Reach Felix Bollaert Stadium to the west of Courrieres. Those wanting to hit the hay close to the action can select from the Campanile Lens and the Hôtel de France.

If you are flying into or out of Lesquin Airport and are looking to stay nearby, try the Park Inn by Radisson Lille Grand Stade or the Le Domaine des Cigognes.