Cité internationale Travel Guide
Lyon
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Popular places to visit
Part Dieu Mall
During your visit to Lyon, you can do some window-shopping at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Bellecour Square
Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.
Tête d'Or Park
Complete your Lyon visit with several hours in this delightful spot, a combination of botanical gardens, grassy public spaces and a zoo.
Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
During your trip to Lyon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Lyon Confluence Shopping Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Place des Terreaux
Life unfolds in this beautiful and busy central square, home to a superb fountain sculpted by Statue of Liberty designer, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
Things to do
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon: Tête d'Or park on an electric bike Tour
Top hotels in Cité internationale
Warwick Reine Astrid - Lyon
"Clean and spacious room. Quiet area of town, shops closed early. The hotel is next to the park which was lovely."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
"Je tenais à remercier la dame qui se trouvait à l’accueil une dame très très gentille et agréable. C’est une dame qui est blonde, coupe au carré très très douce avec un accent a été à l’écoute de nos attentes à moi et à ma belle Maman.10/10 pour elle"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
NH Lyon Airport
"Good size very clean and modern room. Great breakfast buffet. Very friendly and helpful staff. Easy walk across road to the airport."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
ibis Lyon Gare la Part Dieu
"짐이 많아서 역근처로 숙박을 잡았었습니다. 가격도 합리적이고 구시가지 가는 버스가 바로 앞에 있어서 편리했어요. 샤워실에 물곰팡이랑 변기속곰파이가 좀 거슬린거 빼고는 다 좋았습니다."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
"Excelente relación calidad - precio. A solo 5 minutos del metro"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Other neighbourhoods around Cité internationale
6th Arrondissement
Consider a visit to Interpol Headquarters and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in 6th Arrondissement. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Massena Station or Foch Station.
Terreaux - Bat d'argent
While you're in Terreaux - Bat d'argent, take in top sights like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and jump on the metro at Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel Station to see more of the city.
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.
Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim
While you're in Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim, take in top sights like Part Dieu Mall or Auditorium Maurice Ravel, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Part-Dieu - Auditorium Tram Stop or Part-Dieu - Vivier Merle Tram Stop.
La Croix Rousse
Shopping, spas and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about La Croix Rousse. Sights like Place de la Croix Rousse and Mur des Canuts are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Lyon area at Henon Station.
Voltaire - Saint Amour
When in Voltaire - Saint Amour and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Tour Part-Dieu or Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saxe-Gambetta Station or Place Guichard-Bourse du Travail Station.
