Gerland Travel Guide
Lyon
Visit Gerland
Stay near popular Gerland attractions
Things to do
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Top hotels in Gerland
The Ruck Hotel
"Swimming pool not available. Advised to pay to go the sports facility next to hotel. Specialist swim attire was necessary there though. Room design funky but toilet was separate to the rest of bathroom and too far away from the handwash basin for hygiene purposes. Cleaner did not clean room on the ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Novotel Lyon Gerland Musée des Confluences
Q7 Lodge Lyon 7
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
"Liked everything but unfortunately, I was not satisfied with the cleanliness of the room. There were hairs in the bathroom, stains on the duvet cover, and the duvet cover was torn."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
"View spectacular. Suite nice, however unable to get it cool. Used fan in room to help sleep."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
"The room was clean and the staff was really helpful. I recommend it for any solo travelers who want peace, accessibility to the train station and cleanliness"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Gerland
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
