1st Arrondissement Travel Guide
Lyon
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Popular places to visit
Place des Terreaux
Find out about the history of Lyon when you take a trip to Place des Terreaux. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
You can find out about the history of Lyon with a trip to Hôtel de Ville de Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Lyon National Opera
Enjoy a show at Lyon National Opera, a theatre with a story to tell in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Bartholdi Fountain
You can learn about the history of Lyon when you stop by Bartholdi Fountain. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Cour des Voraces
Find out about the history of Lyon when you spend time at Cour des Voraces. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in 1st Arrondissement
Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
Staff was so helpful! Hotel is older but clean. Pool is cool.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Maison Nô
Charming hotel perfectly located in the city center. Extremely helpful concierge services
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Residence Belambra Villemanzy
Great place. Very quiet. On a hill away from traffic. Loved the kitchenette. It used to be a convent. I really liked this place and close 20 min to old town Lyon.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
The People Lyon
The staff, private room, dining area, and ambience is superlative. Quintessential are the people: helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. A wonderful place to stay.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hotel Fort St Laurent Lyon - Handwritten Collection
Lovely hotel in great setting. It is a steep climb back up to hotel when visiting Viuex Lyon on foot but best way to get around. Plenty of options for food and drink nearby. Only downside at present is getting luggage to and from hotel whilst roadworks are being carried out but this is temporary
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025
Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
Good room with a convenient location
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around 1st Arrondissement
Terreaux - Bat d'argent
While you're in Terreaux - Bat d'argent, take in top sights like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and jump on the metro at Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel Station to see more of the city.
La Croix Rousse
Shopping, spas and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about La Croix Rousse. Sights like Place de la Croix Rousse and Historic Site of Lyon are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Lyon area at Henon Station.
Les Cordeliers
Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Place des Jacobins. 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.
Old Lyon
If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Palais de Justice de Lyon. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Vieux Lyon Station to see more of the city.
Fourvière
Fourvière is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Fourvière Station or Minimes - Théâtres romains Station to explore sights like Ancient Theatre of Fourvière.
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.
