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.

Stay near popular Old Lyon attractions

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 Sightseeing Cruise

Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

฿573
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour

Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

฿191
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
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
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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 ฿6,092 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿6,092
฿6,920 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Everyone was friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The hotel is smaller and local which is always our preference. The room was very clean and beautiful with tall ceilings and a fireplace. We chose a room with a view though I would have preferred it to be on a higher floor. Something ..."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Le Phenix Hotel
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 ฿7,952 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿7,952
฿9,050 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (663 reviews)
"Cute hotel in the heart of old town. Right on a pedestrian only street. Easy walk to many places. Great Saturday and Sunday market nearby."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Cour des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel
Académie Hôtel Lyon

Académie Hôtel Lyon

4 out of 5
6 Rue Lainerie Lyon Rhone
The price is ฿5,075 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿5,075
฿5,801 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (275 reviews)
"Loved this hotel. The room was spacious and perfect for three people. Lots of cupboard space. The third person had a unique area that felt private to them. Would stay again!"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Académie Hôtel Lyon
Collège Hôtel

Collège Hôtel

4 out of 5
5 Place Saint-Paul Lyon Rhone
The price is ฿3,706 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,706
฿4,295 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (798 reviews)
"Clean room and bathroom was very spacious, lots of surfaces to leave your things on which was really useful. The staff were great and very helpful, location was convenient being in the old town area but near buses to take us to and from the train station. Lots of food options around. A small thing ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Collège Hôtel
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 ฿2,556 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
฿2,556
฿2,954 total
9 Oct - 10 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,600 reviews)
"Very clean and modern hotel room, very close to the main station with easy transport links to the rest of Lyon. Would happily stay here again."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 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
The price is ฿1,774 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿1,774
฿2,036 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Small room. I had to walk sideways. The beds were excellent but not enough pillows."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
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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 Hôtel-Dieu – 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 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 historic cathedral with twin spires, a large rose window, and a clock on the facade.

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.

Old Lyon Travel Guide