Gerland Travel Guide
Lyon
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.
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.
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 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.
Top hotels in Gerland
The Ruck Hotel
"Generally speaking this was an enjoyable stay. The hotel is comfortable and staff helpful. The restaurant and bar were closed on the second night. The swimming pool is an adjacent building and is charged separately."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Q7 Lodge Lyon 7
"L’hôtel ce compense de deux immeubles tout est très bien renseigé il propose pas mal de services et le resto en bas de l’hôtel accessible depuis la cours intérieur est très bon"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Novotel Lyon Gerland Musée des Confluences
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
"Very convenient location for the main station. More a business hotel than a tourist hotel. Only one lift servicing the 32 nd floor reception for some of our stay - not acceptable. Hotel public areas often very busy with business conferences/meetings. Little sense of service - everything had a price ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
"Superb location for travellers and not too bad for getting around the city either. Staff were outstanding, Sacha was so helpful to us - we only had a day and a bit in the city and he set out the must see's / do's and how to get about. Room was spotless, bar had great beer and the breakfast was the ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
"Camere molto spaziose, ho soggiornato solo una notte per lavoro e qui mi trovo sempre molto bene"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gerland
7th Arrondissement
7th Arrondissement is well liked for its cafes and theatres. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Halle Tony Garnier and Matmut Stadium are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Debourg Station or Place Jean Jaures Station to get around.
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 Musée des Confluences.
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 Musée des Confluences 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.
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.
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.
8th Arrondissement
8th Arrondissement is well liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Maison de la Danse and Lumière Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Bachut - Mairie du 8eme Tram Stop or États-Unis - Musée Tony Garnier Tram Stop to get around.
