Lyon City Centre Travel Guide
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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 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.
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.
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 Lyon City Centre
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
Clean, quiet, and great restaurant. Staff were wonderfully helpful! Our only complaint is the temporary construction in the lobby making arrival awkward and confusing.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
Great location. Close to the station. Restaurant was 1st class. Very friendly bar staff especially as I am not a French speaker. Definitely will revisit
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
Modern, friendly hotel. Close to the metro which takes you straight to the old town in less than ten minutes. The secure car park is €15 per night and has EV chargers available - ask for a RFID card from reception. Don't miss the fabulous roof terrace.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
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Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Rooms very comfortable and spa/pool was very good
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
I booked this hotel specifically for location, comfort and air conditioning. When I arrived it was warm/hot. When I noticed the air conditioning didn’t work I went to reception I see what I was doing wrong. It turned out that the air conditioning doesn’t work until mid May. I was there the first ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Lyon City Centre
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.
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.
La Presqu'île
Place Carnot and Bellecour Square are top sights in La Presqu'île, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station or Bellecour Station to see more sights in the area.
Voltaire - Saint Amour
When in Voltaire - Saint Amour and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Tour Part-Dieu or Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saxe-Gambetta Station or Place Guichard-Bourse du Travail Station.
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.
