La Croix Rousse Travel Guide
Lyon
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 Confluence Shopping Center
During your trip to Lyon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Lyon Confluence Shopping Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Tête d'Or Park
Tête d'Or Park is just one of the places to see in Lyon, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
You can find out about the history of Lyon with a stop at Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in La Croix Rousse
Hôtel Lyon Métropole & Spa
The facilities are great but the way they run them is terrible. In house restaurant is unbelievably slow, plan at least 1h per course, if you get it at all. If you eat outdoors, expect to be surrounded by pigeons. You can't use the spa if your swim suit isn't tight enough for the staff to see your ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
Perfect
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
Loved it
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
The hotel is a tram/ metro ride from the town centre - but you can walk in about 25 minutes. The kitchenette could do with a few additions- a bread knife, chopping board and tea towel for instance. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The room was compact and bijou but perfect for our 3 night ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Mercure Lyon Centre Château Perrache
The hotel is in a great location. Convenient to the train, public transport and walking distance to many sights.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Excellent
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Croix Rousse
1st Arrondissement
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in 1st Arrondissement. Top attractions like Place des Terreaux and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Croix Paquet Station or Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel Station to see more of the city.
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.
Les Cordeliers
Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Place des Terreaux. 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.
6th Arrondissement
Consider a visit to Interpol Headquarters and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in 6th Arrondissement. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Massena Station or Foch Station.
