Old Lyon Travel Guide
Lyon
Popular places to visit
Lyon Cathedral
Find out about the history of Lyon when you spend time at Lyon Cathedral. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Palais de Justice de Lyon
After visiting Palais de Justice de Lyon, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Cinema and Miniature Museum
You can study the exhibits at Cinema and Miniature Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Lyon. 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.
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.
Tête d'Or Park
Explore the great outdoors at Tête d'Or Park, a lovely green space in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in Old Lyon
Le Phenix Hotel
Our room was large with a very comfortable bed. The bathroom was clean and had a tub and shower. The hotel desk staff was very helpful with making travel arrangements for our further travel. The hotel lobby was well appointed. There were many chairs and tables for visiting and for reading quietly. ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Académie Hôtel Lyon
The staff was fabulous.The location is perfect, but do not accept room one.It's a closet room 102 and the others are seemingly fabulous
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Cour des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel
Beautiful. Great location and staff.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
Très propre. Accueil disponible et souriant. Peut déjeuner agréable
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
bien sauf une odeur de sanitaire mal nettoyé à notre arrivé dans la chambre (17h)
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Clean large rooms with a accommodating staff and really nice breakfast buffet
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Lyon
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 Ancient Theatre of Fourvière.
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.
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.
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.
Terreaux - Bat d'argent
While you're in Terreaux - Bat d'argent, take in top sights like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and jump on the metro at Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel Station to see more of the city.
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.
