2nd Arrondissement Travel Guide

Lyon

A modern architectural building with a unique geometric design, surrounded by a landscaped area with pathways and greenery.
A modern building with a unique geometric design, a large red horse sculpture, and the text "Only Lyon" on a platform.
A modern architectural structure with geometric patterns and a clear blue sky in the background.
A modern architectural building with a unique geometric design, surrounded by a landscaped area with pathways and trees.
A modern architectural structure with a unique geometric design, set against a backdrop of traditional buildings and lush greenery.

Stay near popular 2nd Arrondissement 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 2nd Arrondissement

Keystone Hôtel & Spa

Keystone Hôtel & Spa

4 out of 5
15 Rue Casimir Périer Lyon Rhône
The price is ฿3,808 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿3,808
฿4,408 total
12 Jul - 13 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! (363 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
Intercontinental Lyon Hotel Dieu by IHG

Intercontinental Lyon Hotel Dieu by IHG

5 out of 5
20 Quai Jules Courmont Lyon Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
The price is ฿10,150 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿10,150
฿11,467 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (566 reviews)
"We liked our room that faced the river. Comfortable bed, nice sitting area, Nespresso maker and refrigerator was a requirement we had so 👍. Having a separate toilet room with sink was nice. Breakfast buffet had a lot of options. Staff in the dining room were attentive. Bar service was very slow ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Intercontinental Lyon Hotel Dieu by IHG
Carlton Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection

Carlton Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection

4 out of 5
4 Rue De Jussieu Lyon Rhone
The price is ฿6,668 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
฿6,668
฿7,553 total
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent location, nice rooms. Overall good value for money."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Carlton Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection
Globe et Cecil Hôtel

Globe et Cecil Hôtel

4 out of 5
21 Rue Gasparin Lyon Rhone
The price is ฿4,718 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿4,718
฿5,409 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Globe et Cecil Hôtel
Le Royal Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection

Le Royal Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection

5 out of 5
20 Place Bellecour Lyon Rhone
The price is ฿7,010 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿7,010
฿8,012 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"The room was very nice, but run down. we had a garden view. There was no garden and the windows were blacked out, it was claustrophobic. It was 39 degrees outside. The air conditioner did not keep room cool. The breakfast room amd lounge were beautiful."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Le Royal Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection
Citadines Presqu'île Lyon

Citadines Presqu'île Lyon

3 out of 5
2 Rue Thomassin Lyon Rhone
The price is ฿2,793 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿2,793
฿3,215 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,302 reviews)
"Spacious and clean. Weak air conditioning - common in European hotels"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Citadines Presqu'île Lyon
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Where to stay in 2nd Arrondissement

Find the best 2nd Arrondissement areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Carnot – discover Lyon City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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 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 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.

2nd Arrondissement Travel Guide