Old Lyon Travel Guide

Lyon

A statue of an angel overlooking a densely packed city with red-roofed buildings and a river.
An ornate church interior with intricate carvings, golden accents, and a central altar.
A cityscape with dense urban buildings, a central green tree-lined avenue, and prominent signage for 'Panasonic' and 'Matmut'.
A spiral staircase with ornate metal railings and a brick wall.
A plaza with a statue, surrounded by buildings and trees.

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A Gothic-style cathedral facade with intricate stone carvings and statues.

Lyon Cathedral

9.0/10 (1,365 reviews)
See the remarkable 600-year-old astronomical clock that chimes in this long-standing religious monument.
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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 Evening Food Tour

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

฿3,541
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
Lyon: Musée de l’illusion Entrance Ticket
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

฿573
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise
Lyon: Tête d'Or park on an electric bike Tour

Lyon: 2-hour guided bike tour

฿1,032
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 Old Lyon

Le Phenix Hotel

Le Phenix Hotel

4 out of 5
7 Quai De Bondy Lyon Rhone
The price is ฿4,184 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿4,184
฿4,823 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Le Phenix Hotel
Académie Hôtel Lyon

Académie Hôtel Lyon

4 out of 5
6 Rue Lainerie Lyon Rhone
The price is ฿4,304 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿4,304
฿4,954 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Bellecour Square and Part Dieu Mall are located ...
Académie Hôtel Lyon
Cour des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel

Cour des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel

5 out of 5
6 rue du Boeuf Lyon Rhone
The price is ฿7,691 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿7,691
฿8,765 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Bellecour Square and Part Dieu Mall are located ...
Cour des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel
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 ฿2,675 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,675
฿3,086 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,513 reviews)
"This was a great choice for me. Excellent breakfast, nice room, great location. Great price."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
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 ฿2,501 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿2,501
฿2,971 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
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! (349 reviews)
"We (2 adults) came for 4 nights to explore Lyon our our way to Voiron. Bikube is an adorable hotel with many accommodations for food or just lounging around. Our room was queen with a small kitchenette. It was perfect for our needs as we spent most of our time wandering Lyon. This hotel is not in ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
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 ฿5,034 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿5,034
฿5,757 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The parking is very convenient in the building but very hard to get in and out. Small cars only."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
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Where to stay in Old Lyon

Find the best Old Lyon areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Old Lyon
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A statue of a figure holding a staff, overlooking a city with red-roofed buildings and a river.

Lyon City Centre

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bellecour Square to Place des Jacobins – discover Lyon City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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 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 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.

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

2nd Arrondissement

Travellers love 2nd Arrondissement for its popular shops, and you can see more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Place des Archives or Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and Bellecour Square.

Old Lyon Travel Guide