1st Arrondissement Travel Guide

Lyon

A historic building with classical architecture, featuring prominent arches and a symmetrical facade.
A water fountain sculpture with water jets in a public square.
A large metallic sculpture in a public square surrounded by trees and people.
A historic square with classical architecture, including a large building with a dome and another with a modern glass facade.
A modern sculpture with geometric shapes and bronze figures.

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A grand historic building with ornate architecture, a large open square, and surrounding cafes.

Hôtel de Ville de Lyon

8.6/10 (1,183 reviews)
The symbol of Lyon and the seat of its government is a stunning 17th-century building with a history of swamps, fires and revolutions.
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Things to do

Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

฿570
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise
Picture 2 for Activity Lyon: Private Walking Tour of Lyon's Traboules

Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town

฿1,266
per adult
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon: Guided Evening Food Tour

Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites

฿3,394
per adult
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon: Musée de l’illusion Entrance Ticket

Lyon: Musée de l’illusion Entrance Ticket

฿723
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Musée de l’illusion Entrance Ticket
Lyon: Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Lyon: Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide

฿2,852
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Lyon: 2-hour guided bike tour

Lyon: 2-hour guided bike tour

฿1,141
per adult
Lyon: 2-hour guided bike tour
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Top hotels in 1st Arrondissement

Grand Hotel Des Terreaux

Grand Hotel Des Terreaux

4 out of 5
16 Rue Lanterne Lyon Rhone
The price is ฿3,829 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿3,829
฿4,428 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Really nice place with friendly staff in a great location"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
Maison Nô

Maison Nô

4 out of 5
11 Rue du Bât d'Argent Lyon
The price is ฿2,452 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,452
฿2,913 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (539 reviews)
"An absolutely amazing hotel staff!! We received incredible hospitality from everyone. The rooms are very nice and clean. The location is perfect for exploring Lyon. I could not recommend staying here more!"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Maison Nô
The People Lyon

The People Lyon

10 Mnt des Carmélites Lyon Rhône
The price is ฿2,397 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿2,397
฿2,703 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (318 reviews)
"Personnel accueillant et bienveillant. Situation excellente et installations bien entretenues."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

The People Lyon
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu

Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu

3 out of 5
31 rue Maurice Flandin Lyon Rhone
The price is ฿2,338 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿2,338
฿2,713 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,649 reviews)
"Right across the street from the train station so very convenient for train travel."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Campanile PRIME - 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
The price is ฿1,907 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿1,907
฿2,181 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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)
"Clean and decent budget hotel"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon

4 out of 5
129 rue Servient Lyon Rhone
The price is ฿4,186 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,186
฿4,821 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly 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! (1,007 reviews)
"The cleaning staff were ok but they did not put in the tea coffee water which apparently is done by another set of staff who never responded to calls to replenish these items"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
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Where to stay in 1st Arrondissement

Find the best 1st Arrondissement areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A statue of a figure holding a staff, overlooking a city with red-roofed buildings and a river.

Lyon City Centre

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bellecour Square to Hôtel-Dieu – discover Lyon City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A statue of an angel overlooking a densely packed city with red-roofed buildings and a river.

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.

A Ferris wheel with lights and the text "Lyon" and "EUROPA-RAO" at its base.
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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.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers and historic buildings under a dramatic sky.

3rd Arrondissement

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.

A street with a cafe named "Grand Cafe Des Negotiants" and a clock.

Les Cordeliers

Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Place des Jacobins. 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.

1st Arrondissement Travel Guide