Lyon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Lyon
Lyon Opera which includes street scenes as well as a large group of people
Notre Dame Basilica which includes religious aspects, interior views and heritage architecture
Notre Dame Basilica featuring a city

Where to stay in Lyon

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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.

Lyon City Centre
Lyon showing a city, a river or creek and a statue or sculpture

Old Lyon

4.5/5(28 area reviews)

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.

Old Lyon
Bellecour Square which includes a statue or sculpture, a river or creek and a bridge

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.

Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu
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3rd Arrondissement

3.5/5(62 area reviews)

Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in 3rd Arrondissement. Top attractions like Part Dieu Mall and Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dauphine - Lacassagne Tram Stop or Archives Départementales Tram Stop to see more of the city.

3rd Arrondissement
Lyon showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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.

Les Cordeliers
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7th Arrondissement

3.5/5(20 area reviews)

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.

7th Arrondissement
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon

4 out of 5
129 rue Servient, Lyon, Rhone
The price is 3.400.937 ₫ per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
3.400.937 ₫
3.894.351 ₫ total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent views of the city"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu

3 out of 5
31 rue Maurice Flandin, Lyon, Rhone
The price is 1.984.809 ₫ per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
1.984.809 ₫
2.284.482 ₫ total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,062 reviews)
"Someone was using a chainsaw to trim tree branches outside of our first floor room at 08:00 AM our first morning. If the hotel has any influence on timing, I would think after 10:00 AM would be more reasonable. On a few occasions we saw rodents (rats) running on the sidewalks and lawns within the ..."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu

Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu

2 out of 5
75 Boulevard Marius Vivier Merle, Lyon, Rhone
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.416.727 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
1.416.727 ₫
1.619.114 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Loved the stay! Thanks for a great experience in Lyon downtown 💯"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière

4 out of 5
81-85 Cours Albert-Thomas, Lyon
Stay at this 4-star boutique residence in Lyon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,742 reviews)
"It was fine for an overnight stop."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu

3 out of 5
79 boulevard Marius Vivier Merle, Lyon, Rhone
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,169 reviews)
"Good size and location"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Résidence Ôtelia - Gestetud

Résidence Ôtelia - Gestetud

200 Avenue Berthelot, Lyon, Rhone
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (805 reviews)
Comfortable and accessible
"The stay was very comfortable and everything was clean, and even got to enjoy the jacuzzi and sauna for one night! Was easy to get to my train station for travel the next day."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Résidence Ôtelia - Gestetud
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Lyon

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
86
5 - Excellent 54%
4 - Good
56
4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
13
3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely laid back city where nothing was too much from the locals. I’ll be going again.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent city, was cold when we were there for the rugby, but friendly and easy to get around, the Metro is clean, safe and cheap.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

It is a cosmopolitan city, exciting nightlife. Love it!

5/5 - Excellent

Peach

The Basilica walk is well worth it. Go inside for a stunning experience

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent food especially in bouchons but need to reserve.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Food was amazing everywhere we went...

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