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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
Hotel du Simplon
Easy checking in and out. Kind, polite and helpful staff. Decent hotel, near public transport and tourist attractions. My room was a bit noisy early in the morning/night due to deliveries to the businesses around. It was ok as it was in Winter, but in warmer times, could be a problem. Breakfast was ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
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
Maison Nô
the room didn’t have window
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
Very nice clean hotel
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Lyon Centre Confluence
They accommodate 2 guests and provide one set of towels.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Carlton Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection
We were fortunate enough to have a room overlooking Republic Square and it was terrific. Staff was very helpful and the bathroom was lovely.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Presqu'île
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.
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.
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.
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 Lugdunum.
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.
2nd Arrondissement
Travellers love 2nd Arrondissement for its popular shops, and you can see more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Place des Archives or Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Place Carnot and Lyon Confluence Shopping Center.
