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.
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.
Top hotels in Gerland
The Ruck Hotel
The Staff were welcoming and friendly yet very professional. The location was excellent for public transport and walking into the centre of Lyon.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Novotel Lyon Gerland Musée des Confluences
This hotel is close to the tram stop which was very convenient. The hotel looks newer and that is reflected in the rooms. The room was large for three people. Everything looked clean. Breakfast was extensive! There was coconut yogurt and almond milk for those that don't eat dairy.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Q7 Lodge Lyon 7
Rien a redire
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
good breakfast, easy parking with chargi g possibilities
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
Great hotel with higher end Raddison amenities including comfortable bed. If arring by train, just walk across the street and cut through the shopping mall. Entrance is to the right of the stairs. Go straight and you will arrive at the hotel. Six minutes. Note... the hotel is in the top floors of ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Bikube Lyon
Excellent
Reviewed on 20 Apr 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 La Sucriere.
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 La Sucriere 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 Textile Museum.
Carnot - Gailleton
While you're in Carnot - Gailleton, take in top sights like Textile Museum and jump on the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station to see more of the city.
Lyon City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Textile Museum to Bellecour Square – discover Lyon City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
