La Croix Rousse Travel Guide

Lyon

A café with outdoor seating, a street with a bus stop, and modern buildings in the background.
A busy urban street with a staircase leading to a building entrance. People are walking up and down the stairs, and a car is parked on the street.
A historic building with classical architecture, featuring arched windows and a central entrance.
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An ornate church interior with a high ceiling, patterned walls, and a central altar.
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A church interior with wooden pews, a central altar, and a dome ceiling with religious frescoes.
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Stay near popular La Croix Rousse attractions

Gros Caillou

Find out about the history of Lyon when you spend time at Gros Caillou. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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Things to do

Picture 2 for Activity Lyon: Private Walking Tour of Lyon's Traboules

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

฿1,338
per adult
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

฿573
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise
Lyon: Guided Evening Food Tour

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

฿3,411
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

฿726
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Musée de l’illusion Entrance Ticket
Lyon: 2-hour guided bike tour

Lyon: 2-hour guided bike tour

฿1,147
per adult
Lyon: 2-hour guided bike tour
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River

Lyon : 1,5-hour Segway tour

฿1,720
per adult
Lyon : 1,5-hour Segway tour
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Top hotels in La Croix Rousse

Hôtel Lyon Métropole & Spa

Hôtel Lyon Métropole & Spa

4 out of 5
85 Quai Joseph Gillet Lyon Rhone
The price is ฿3,701 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿3,701
฿4,287 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hôtel Lyon Métropole & Spa
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 ฿2,451 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
฿2,451
฿2,837 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
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 ...
Campanile PRIME - 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 ฿4,061 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,061
฿4,684 total
1 Nov - 2 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! (1,002 reviews)
"À quelques minutes à pied de la station de train, l’hôtel est bien situé. Les chambres sont propres et bien entretenues et comme l’hôtel est en hauteur, ce n’est pas tres bruyant. Petit déjeuner ok. Pas grand chose à redire sur l’hôtel. Service laisse un peu à désirer notamment à la réception mais ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
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 refundable
The price is ฿1,746 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿1,746
฿2,004 total
18 Oct - 19 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Photos do not represent the hotel, they are of a restraunt next door which provides breakfast service and patio access for the hotel. The room was very small no space for two carry-on cases. The shower rail was loose on the wall, paint was peeling, and only two pillows was a first for a double ..."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre - Berges du Rhône

Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre - Berges du Rhône

3 out of 5
4-6 Rue Mortier Lyon Rhone
The price is ฿2,375 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,375
฿2,754 total
1 Nov - 2 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 overall value in their ...
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre - Berges du Rhône
Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture

Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture

3 out of 5
12 rue Marc antoine Petit Lyon Rhone
The price is ฿2,616 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,616
฿3,019 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (425 reviews)
"great place!"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture
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Where to stay in La Croix Rousse

Find the best La Croix Rousse areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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