Cité internationale Travel Guide
Lyon
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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
Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.
Tête d'Or Park
Complete your Lyon visit with several hours in this delightful spot, a combination of botanical gardens, grassy public spaces and a zoo.
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.
Place des Terreaux
Life unfolds in this beautiful and busy central square, home to a superb fountain sculpted by Statue of Liberty designer, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi.
Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
The symbol of Lyon and the seat of its government is a stunning 17th-century building with a history of swamps, fires and revolutions.
Things to do
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River
Lyon: Tête d'Or park on an electric bike Tour
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon Museum of Fine Arts Ticket and City Audio Guide
Lyon Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Audio Commentary
Top hotels in Cité internationale
Warwick Reine Astrid - Lyon
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
For a budget hotel this is a good choice
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
Good
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Clean room, close to the train station, shopping and cafes/restaurants. Easy to get in and out. Enjoyed our stay there.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
NH Lyon Airport
Fabulous hotel! Easy walk across street to airport terminal. Hotel is much more beautiful inside than expected, and the lounge and bar/restaurant area are quite nice. Room was perfect and very comfortable. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
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Other neighbourhoods around Cité internationale
6th Arrondissement
Consider a visit to Tête d'Or Park and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in 6th Arrondissement. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Massena Station or Foch Station.
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.
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.
Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim
While you're in Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim, take in top sights like Part Dieu Mall or Auditorium Maurice Ravel, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Part-Dieu - Auditorium Tram Stop or Part-Dieu - Vivier Merle Tram Stop.
La Croix Rousse
Shopping, spas and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about La Croix Rousse. Sights like Place de la Croix Rousse and Maison des Canuts are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Lyon area at Henon Station.
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.
