Lyon City Centre Travel Guide
Lyon
Visit Lyon City Centre
Stay near popular Lyon City Centre attractions
Things to do
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise
Top hotels in Lyon City Centre
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
"Clean room; staff friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
"The parking is very convenient in the building but very hard to get in and out. Small cars only."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026
Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
"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
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
"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
Boscolo Lyon Hôtel & Spa
"We really enjoyed our stay. The hotel is very centrally located with easy access to Vieux Lyon. The rooms were clean, quiet and well appointed. The staff was very helpful. We had our dig with us and felt welcome with a comfortable dog bed and bowls provided. There is a nice riverside walk nearby ..."
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026
Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
"Great staff and nice bar. Bathroom was a little dusty and dated. The pool was weirdly located in sight of the breakfast room and not ideal for swimming/relaxation. Would be better if the first room had been a changing or entry space. Room was fine."
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Lyon City Centre
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.
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.
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.
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.
2nd Arrondissement
Travellers love 2nd Arrondissement for its popular shops, and you can see more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Place des Archives or Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and Bellecour Square.
