Cité internationale Travel Guide

Lyon

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A river with ducks and flamingos, surrounded by autumn trees and rocks.
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Botanical Garden of Lyon

Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Garden of Lyon, a lovely green space in Lyon. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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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 Cité internationale

Warwick Reine Astrid - Lyon

Warwick Reine Astrid - Lyon

4 out of 5
24 Boulevard Des Belges Lyon Rhone
The price is ฿3,752 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿3,752
฿4,346 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly residence in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,091 reviews)
"Located in a quiet area, big rooms for families with kids. Great"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Warwick Reine Astrid - Lyon
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 ฿2,392 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,392
฿2,774 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! (1,521 reviews)
"Clean room; staff friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 8 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 ฿2,721 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿2,721
฿3,212 total
9 Aug - 10 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! (353 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
The price is ฿4,239 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿4,239
฿4,881 total
16 Aug - 17 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! (1,001 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
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 ฿1,770 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿1,770
฿2,031 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (1,015 reviews)
"Room was tiny, not enough space for 3 of us, we couldn't all stand up and move about at the same time. Location was close to the station."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Hôtel Lyon Métropole & Spa

Hôtel Lyon Métropole & Spa

4 out of 5
85 Quai Joseph Gillet Lyon Rhone
The price is ฿3,869 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿3,869
฿4,475 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Great food quality Room is terrible Small / old and outdated View to another business office All parking with hotel is mess Had to take another set of elevators Nice pool But rooms and convenience is a problem Will never go back again"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026

Hôtel Lyon Métropole & Spa
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Where to stay in Cité internationale

Find the best Cité internationale areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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Old Lyon

If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Cinema and Miniature Museum. 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.

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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.

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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.

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Les Cordeliers

Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Place des Terreaux. 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.

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