La Presqu'île Travel Guide
Lyon
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in La Presqu'île
Mercure Lyon Centre Château Perrache
"Ok great property and hotel staff"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Keystone Hôtel & Spa
"An ideal hotel in the heart of Lyon. Room was large enough for 2 people and very comfortable. The staff were attentive to our requests. The hotel has a resto in the premises and good eatery options around it. Tram is close by too."
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Le Royal Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection
"The hotel is beautiful, the staff is welcoming and helpful, and it is perfectly located for walkable journeys in all directions. Vieux Lyon is close by. There are markets on both the Rhône and the Saône. You can see the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière from the hotel, and it’s situated right on ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Carlton Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection
"Beautiful hotel with super friendly and helpful staff! The breakfast was just fabulous! Definitely a recommend!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Sofitel Lyon Bellecour
"Very good experience"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
"Great hotel, located close to many restaurants and sights. Easy walk to old town. Few blocks from the metro. It's an older building, so the elevator was too small for our whole party, but the stairs were really accessible as an alternative. Great stay!"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Where to stay in La Presqu'île
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.
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.
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.
