Lyon

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Lyon showing a city, a statue or sculpture and a river or creek
Confluence Museum
Lyon Opera which includes street scenes as well as a large group of people
Notre Dame Basilica which includes interior views, religious elements and heritage architecture
Notre Dame Basilica which includes a city

Where to stay in Lyon

Textile Museum

Lyon City Centre

Lyon City Centre is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Textile Museum and Bellecour Square. See more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Saint-André Tram Stop or Rue de l'Universite Tram Stop.

Lyon City Centre
Lyon showing a city, a statue or sculpture and a river or creek

Old Lyon

4.5/5(50 area reviews)

Explore the largest Renaissance district in Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring three sections: Saint Jean, Saint Paul, and Saint Georges. Discover museums, traboules, and historic churches, with Gare Saint-Paul as a transportation hub.

Old Lyon
La Presqu\'ile which includes cycling as well as a large group of people

La Presqu'île

4.5/5(255 area reviews)

Explore numerous cafés, restaurants, and luxury shops in this UNESCO-listed central part of Lyon. Visit cultural institutions like the Museum of Fine Arts and enjoy a quiet urban oasis at the public garden in St. Pierre Palace.

La Presqu'île
At the bank of the Rhone River there are a lot of cool restaurants or bars within/on top of anchored ships.

3rd Arrondissement

4/5(140 area reviews)

Discover the 3rd arrondissement's impressive towers, such as Tour Part-Dieu and Tour Oxygène, and enjoy cultural venues like Auditorium Maurice-Ravel and Théâtre de la Tête d'Or. Easily navigate with Metro Lines B and D, and Tramway T1 and T3.

3rd Arrondissement
Confluence Museum

2nd Arrondissement

Lively and commercial, the 2nd arrondissement boasts notable places like Place Bellecour and Musée des Confluences. Easily accessible via metro and tram lines, it's also home to Lyon-Perrache station.

2nd Arrondissement
7th Arrondissement

7th Arrondissement

3.5/5(25 area reviews)

7th Arrondissement is well-liked for its cafes and theaters. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Halle Tony Garnier and Matmut Stadium are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Debourg Station or Place Jean Jaures Station to get around.

7th Arrondissement
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
3 out of 5
31 rue Maurice Flandin, Lyon, Rhone
The price is SAR 253 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
SAR 253
SAR 291 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (476 reviews)
"Chambre un peu sombre malgré les lumières Le chauffage mal adapté Chambre exiguë"

Reviewed on 20 January 2025

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
3 out of 5
79 boulevard Marius Vivier Merle, Lyon, Rhone
The price is SAR 212 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
SAR 212
SAR 246 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (950 reviews)
"L’hôtel est bien situé, proche de la gare La part Dieu et le personnel est serviable et amical et accueillant. Je recommande vivement cet hôtel."

Reviewed on 13 January 2025

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture
Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture
3 out of 5
12 rue Marc antoine Petit, Lyon, Rhone
The price is SAR 319 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
SAR 319
SAR 364 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (257 reviews)
"Great location. Easy to access from the Lyon train station. Staff are very friendly. The room was very clean and quiet (but remember, rooms in Europe are smaller than hotel rooms in North America). I would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 6 January 2025

Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
3 out of 5
79 boulevard Marius Vivier Merle, Lyon, Rhone
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (950 reviews)
"L’hôtel est bien situé, proche de la gare La part Dieu et le personnel est serviable et amical et accueillant. Je recommande vivement cet hôtel."

Reviewed on 13 January 2025

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
4 out of 5
81-85 Cours Albert-Thomas, Lyon
Stay at this 4-star boutique residence in Lyon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,651 reviews)
"Decent no frills place with the usual amenities. Helpful staff and good location - close to the metro. Note that no room clean up for 7 days but towels can be changed at the reception as needed."

Reviewed on 18 January 2025

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Nemea Appart Hotel So Cloud Lyon Part Dieu
Nemea Appart Hotel So Cloud Lyon Part Dieu
4 out of 5
53 Rue Desaix, Lyon
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly residence in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (462 reviews)
"Staff was fabulous!"

Reviewed on 12 December 2024

Nemea Appart Hotel So Cloud Lyon Part Dieu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Lyon

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3 - Okay
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1/5 - Terrible

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Will not visit again

5/5 - Excellent

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Great beautiful city and lovely environment easy to interact

5/5 - Excellent

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Wonderful walkable city full of charm and character.

5/5 - Excellent

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Terrific food and wonderful sights

5/5 - Excellent

Art

Visited the Aquarium - had a pleasant time.

5/5 - Excellent

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We love Lyon. Great culture, friendly people, pretty rivers & great cuisine.

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