2nd Arrondissement Travel Guide
Lyon
Visit 2nd Arrondissement
Popular places to visit
Bellecour Square
You can learn about the history of Lyon with a stop at Bellecour Square. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Musée des Confluences
You can browse the exhibits at Musée des Confluences, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lyon. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Place des Jacobins
Learn about the local history of Lyon with a stop at Place des Jacobins. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Textile Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Textile Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Statue of Louis XIV
You can learn about the history of Lyon with a visit to Statue of Louis XIV. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Part Dieu Mall
During your visit to Lyon, you can do some window-shopping at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in 2nd Arrondissement
MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence
Great hotel and convenient location
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hôtel des Remparts
Staff were available 24/7, room was clean and everything was kept to a standard you would expect for a 3 star hotel. Good location for Christmas markets!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Keystone Hôtel & Spa
My room was clean and bed was so comfy, great shower. The bus was round the corner and down the road there was the tram and a shopping centre. The staff were a standout.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Intercontinental Lyon Hotel Dieu by IHG
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Boscolo Lyon Hôtel & Spa
Our first time visiting Lyon this was an excellent choice for lodging. Extremely friendly and professional service right from the check in, nice, spacious room with a view of the Rhône river, , separate toilet, shower and double sink, clean, eco-friendly toiletries, chic room decor. Breakfast was ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Globe et Cecil Hôtel
Good location and stylish hotel. The staff were friendly and helpful. Only negatives were some noise made from other guests at night. Would be happy to stay here again.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 2nd Arrondissement
Perrache
Check out the jazz scene while you're in Perrache. Hop on the metro at Montrochet Tram Stop and Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop to see top sights like Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and La Sucriere.
Carnot - Gailleton
While you're in Carnot - Gailleton, take in top sights like Place Carnot and jump on the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station to see more of the city.
La Presqu'île
Place Carnot and Bellecour Square are top sights in La Presqu'île, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station or Bellecour Station to see more sights in the area.
La Confluence
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in La Confluence. Top attractions like Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and La Sucriere are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Montrochet Tram Stop or Musée des Confluences Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Lyon City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bellecour Square to Place Carnot – discover Lyon City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
