Lyon

Travel Guide

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 Bellecour Square and Place Carnot. 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
Bellecour Square showing a statue or sculpture, a bridge and a river or creek

Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu

While you're in Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu, take in top sights like Bellecour Square and jump on the metro at Bellecour Station to see more of the city.

Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu
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
Lyon featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Les Cordeliers

Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Vieux Lyon's Traboules and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Cordeliers Bourse Station to see more of the city.

Les Cordeliers
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
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 272 per night from May 23 to May 24
SAR 272
SAR 313 total
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (658 reviews)
"It is very close to the station, so it is very convenient to move. This is why I chose this place. I thought the room was a little small. But the cleaning condition was good. However, it was a little disappointing that water was not provided by default."

Reviewed on 23 April 2025

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
4 out of 5
81-85 Cours Albert-Thomas, Lyon
The price is SAR 271 per night from May 18 to May 19
SAR 271
SAR 320 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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! (1,673 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
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
4 out of 5
23 rue Roger Radisson, Lyon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 579 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
SAR 579
SAR 658 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"The Fourviere is a staggeringly lovely hotel in a beautifully renovated period property. Our room had a great view of the Cathederal and was easy walking distance from both funiculars. The breakfast was very good and offered lots of options to suit my dairy intolerance. The indoor spa and outdoor ..."

Reviewed on 16 April 2025

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
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.
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! (1,673 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
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Very happy with the staff and the hotel it was in a great position for the train and theand the city"

Reviewed on 13 February 2025

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
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! (485 reviews)
Clean, spacious and well equipped.
"We were really impressed with our room at Aparthotel, much more space than expected and we didn't realise that there would also be a mini-kitchen complete with fridge, hob and dishwasher. We would happily return there and stay for longer. Also very convenient for Gare Lyon Part Dieu"

Reviewed on 19 April 2025

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

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
190
5 - Excellent 54%
4 - Good
125
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 3%
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1 - Terrible 1%

1/5 - Terrible

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Will not visit again

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great beautiful city and lovely environment easy to interact

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful walkable city full of charm and character.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Terrific food and wonderful sights

5/5 - Excellent

Art

Visited the Aquarium - had a pleasant time.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

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