Lyon City Centre Travel Guide

Lyon

A cobblestone street lined with cafes and restaurants, pedestrians, and historic buildings.
A modern building with a glass facade and a bike parking area in front.
A statue of a figure holding a staff, overlooking a city with red-roofed buildings and a river.
A modern urban street with contemporary buildings, a white car, and pedestrians.
A modern architectural building with a unique geometric design, surrounded by a landscaped area with grass and pathways.

Stay near popular Lyon City Centre 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

฿1,266
per adult
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

฿570
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise
Lyon: Guided Evening Food Tour

Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites

฿3,394
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

฿723
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

฿1,141
per adult
Lyon: 2-hour guided bike tour
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River

Lyon : 1,5-hour Segway tour

฿1,711
per adult
Lyon : 1,5-hour Segway tour
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Top hotels in Lyon City Centre

Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu

Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu

3 out of 5
31 rue Maurice Flandin Lyon Rhone
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,446 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
฿2,446
฿2,832 total
23 Oct - 24 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! (1,624 reviews)
"This modern hotel is great for solo travelers or couples. Please be aware that there is no safe in the room."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 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 ฿1,839 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿1,839
฿2,106 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Photos do not represent the hotel, they are of a restraunt next door which provides breakfast service and patio access for the hotel. The room was very small no space for two carry-on cases. The shower rail was loose on the wall, paint was peeling, and only two pillows was a first for a double ..."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon

4 out of 5
129 rue Servient Lyon Rhone
The price is ฿4,191 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,191
฿4,827 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,008 reviews)
"I enjoyed the breakfast and the room was comfortable but the most important thing to me was the location. The hotel is perfectly situated for access to the main railway station. The tram stopped right outside and took you to the metro line D which went to the old town. Very convenient. There are ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture

Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture

3 out of 5
12 rue Marc antoine Petit Lyon Rhone
The price is ฿2,748 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
฿2,748
฿3,165 total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (426 reviews)
"great place!"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre - Berges du Rhône

Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre - Berges du Rhône

3 out of 5
4-6 Rue Mortier Lyon Rhone
The price is ฿2,371 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿2,371
฿2,749 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 overall value in their ...
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre - Berges du Rhône
Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière

Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière

4 out of 5
9 Rue Saint-Théodore Lyon Rhône
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,573 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
฿2,573
฿3,047 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
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! (388 reviews)
"Looks like this is a new hotel. Each room is a well designed studio."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
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Where to stay in Lyon City Centre

Find the best Lyon City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Lyon City Centre
Learn more about Lyon City Centre
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 Ferris wheel with lights and the text "Lyon" and "EUROPA-RAO" at its base.
Photo by Hannah De Vera
Open Photo by Hannah De Vera

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 with modern skyscrapers and historic buildings under a dramatic sky.

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 historic building with ornate architecture, a prominent clock tower, and flags.
Photo by Schölla Schwarz
Open Photo by Schölla Schwarz

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 street with a cafe named "Grand Cafe Des Negotiants" and a clock.

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.

Lyon City Centre Travel Guide