Lyon City Centre Travel Guide
Lyon
Visit Lyon City Centre
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 Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular
Lyon Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Audio Commentary
Northern Rhône Valley From Lyon Full day
Northern Rhône Valley Wine tour from Lyon Half Day
Lyon City Card: Public Transport & More Than 40 Attractions
From Lyon: Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings
Top hotels in Lyon City Centre
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
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.
Les Cordeliers
Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Vieux Lyon's Traboules and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. 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.
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.
Hotels Near Lyon City Centre, Lyon
- Old Lyon Hotels
- Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu Hotels
- La Presqu'île Hotels
- 3rd Arrondissement Hotels
- 2nd Arrondissement Hotels
- Les Cordeliers Hotels
- 7th Arrondissement Hotels
- Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim Hotels
- Carnot - Gailleton Hotels
- Perrache Hotels
- 6th Arrondissement Hotels
- Gerland Hotels
- 5th Arrondissement Hotels
- Fourvière Hotels
- Terreaux - Bat d'argent Hotels
- La Confluence Hotels
- 8th Arrondissement Hotels
- Voltaire - Saint Amour Hotels
- La Guillotière Hotels
- 1st Arrondissement Hotels
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