Lyon City Centre Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
Things to do
Lyon City Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River
Lyon: Tête d'Or park on an electric bike Tour
Top hotels in Lyon City Centre
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
Excellent views of the city
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Perfect hotel for traveller - well located for Lyon Gare Prieu-Dieu. Best hotel breakfast I have had for a long time - quality and choice.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Loved the stay! Thanks for a great experience in Lyon downtown 💯
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
Comme d’habitude, les chambres rien à dire et le personnel au top. C’est d’ailleurs le personnel le meilleur de Lyon.
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
A Frence business focused average hotel. Check-in didn't speak English, safe didn't work in my room, few amenities and a very non-holiday room. If you know why it's cheap and what you're getting into, it's perfectly comfortable and well situated
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence
The odd numbered rooms are next to the noisy train that runs multiple times a night. In hot weather you must chose between discomfort and hearing frequent trains clattering by.
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Lyon City Centre
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.
Carnot - Gailleton
While you're in Carnot - Gailleton, take in top sights like Place Carnot and jump on the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
La Guillotière
While you're strolling through La Guillotière, you may want to check out the restaurants and riverfront. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Garibaldi Station or Saxe-Gambetta Station.
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.
Lyon City Centre Travel Guide
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