Gerland Travel Guide
Lyon
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Popular places to visit
Halle Tony Garnier
Get tickets for a show at Halle Tony Garnier, a theatre with a story to tell in Lyon. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
Matmut Stadium
Catch an event at Matmut Stadium during your trip to Lyon. Visit the area's shops or amble around its 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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Gerland
The Ruck Hotel
"On site parking was convenient"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Q7 Lodge Lyon 7
Novotel Lyon Gerland Musée des Confluences
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
"Enjoyed our stay at Radison in Lyon. It had all the modern convinces at hotel. It is has a street car line across the street from entrance which makes for an easy ride into Old Town Lyon or most other places you may want to go. It's an easy walk to the train station. They had a good breakfast buffet ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
"Great Hotel. Wonderful location! Walking to fine restaurants is easy. The hotel is amazingly clean and easy to access (securely). A nice vibe too!"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
"Stay was good."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Gerland
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.
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.
3rd Arrondissement
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in 3rd Arrondissement. Top attractions like Part Dieu Mall and Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dauphine - Lacassagne Tram Stop or Archives Départementales Tram Stop 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.
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.
