Lyon City Centre Travel Guide

Lyon

A cobblestone street lined with cafes and restaurants, pedestrians, and historic buildings.
A modern building with a glass facade and a bike parking area in front.
A statue of a figure holding a staff, overlooking a city with red-roofed buildings and a river.
A modern urban street with contemporary buildings, a white car, and pedestrians.
A modern architectural building with a unique geometric design, surrounded by a landscaped area with grass and pathways.

Stay near popular Lyon City Centre attractions

A historic plaza with a statue of a man on a horse, a clock tower, and the Hotel Royal building.

Bellecour Square

8.6/10 (2,316 reviews)
Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.
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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

฿1,326
per adult
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions

Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions

฿1,212
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour

Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

฿189
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour

Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)

฿189
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)
Lyon: Guided Evening Food Tour

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

฿3,382
per adult
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon: Tête d'Or park on an electric bike Tour

Lyon: 2-hour guided electric bike tour

฿1,326
per adult
Lyon: 2-hour guided electric bike tour
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Top hotels in Lyon City Centre

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 ฿2,639 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿2,639
฿3,045 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,459 reviews)
"La chambre était petite mais parfaitement localisée pour un arrivée ou u départ car à quelques pas du RhoneExpress et de la gare Le jardin à l'entrée de l'hotel était super pour se reposer et prendre un verre"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,721 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿1,721
฿1,977 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Airconditioning was bad"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,967 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,967
฿5,681 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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)
"The shower shelled in the bath room is not effective. Water splash out very easily, made the floor very wet."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière

Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière

4 out of 5
9 Rue Saint-Théodore Lyon Rhône
The price is ฿2,903 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿2,903
฿3,410 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Part Dieu Mall and Bellecour Square are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (329 reviews)
"Great location. Subway was very easy to get to and use. 8/10 of a mile from the train station. Room is very small. And bed was very firm."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
Keystone Hôtel & Spa

Keystone Hôtel & Spa

4 out of 5
15 Rue Casimir Périer Lyon Rhône
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,780 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿3,780
฿4,375 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (360 reviews)
"At night sometimes no one is staffing the reception, and so ringing from the outside to get in is useless. Call ahead."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Keystone Hôtel & Spa
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon

4 out of 5
23 rue Roger Radisson Lyon
The price is ฿5,873 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿5,873
฿6,677 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Very good location, close to the old town"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
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Where to stay in Lyon City Centre

Find the best Lyon City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Lyon City Centre
Learn more about Lyon City Centre
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 cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, a river, and a prominent tower.

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 modern architectural building with a unique geometric design, surrounded by a landscaped area with grass and pathways.

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.

A red bridge over a river with a white statue of a man in a dynamic pose.

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 historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, including a tall spire and a large rose window.

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.

Lyon City Centre Travel Guide