Lyon City Centre Travel Guide

Lyon

Lyon City Centre
Lyon City Centre
Notre Dame Basilica showing a statue or sculpture and a city
Lyon City Centre
Lyon City Centre

Popular places to visit

Part Dieu Mall

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.

Part Dieu Mall
Bellecour Square showing heritage architecture and a square or plaza

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.

Bellecour Square
Terreaux Square showing a square or plaza, a fountain and heritage architecture

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.

Place des Terreaux
Terreaux Square showing a square or plaza, heritage architecture and an administrative building

Hôtel de Ville de Lyon

The symbol of Lyon and the seat of its government is a stunning 17th-century building with a history of swamps, fires and revolutions.

Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
Notre Dame Basilica featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious aspects

Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière

Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.

Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Lyon Opera which includes outdoor art

Lyon National Opera

Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.

Lyon National Opera

Things to do

Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour

Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

฿188
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of Lyon's Traboules

Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town

฿1,316
per adult
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Northern Rhône Valley Wine tour from Lyon Half Day

Northern Rhône Valley Wine tour from Lyon Half Day

฿4,097
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Northern Rhône Valley Wine tour from Lyon Half Day
Lyon: Guided Food Tour with Tastings and Wine

Lyon Food Tour with Full Meal and Wine

฿3,571
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon Food Tour with Full Meal and Wine
Lyon Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience

Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better

฿3,571
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better
Lyon City Pass: Public Transport & More Than 40 Attractions

Lyon City Card: Public Transport & More Than 40 Attractions

฿1,203
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon City Card: Public Transport & More Than 40 Attractions
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Top hotels in Lyon City Centre

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon

4 out of 5
129 rue Servient, Lyon, Rhone
The price is ฿4,181 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿4,181
฿4,788 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Accommodation was very nice… I think next time I would’ve preferred to be closer to Vieux Lyon. I will say if you’re looking for exercise, then it would balance it out. Fab view from our rooms on the 35th floor."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu

3 out of 5
31 rue Maurice Flandin, Lyon, Rhone
The price is ฿2,440 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
฿2,440
฿2,808 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,041 reviews)
"Fantastic location Great fast check in Lovely room- all that I needed for a 1 night stay!"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône

Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône

3 out of 5
4-6 Rue Mortier, Lyon, Rhone
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,605 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,605
฿2,989 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (995 reviews)
Le top
"Merci à Slim pour son accueil"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025

Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
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 ฿1,740 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿1,740
฿1,988 total
5 Oct - 6 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! (1,007 reviews)
Great stay
"Excellent stay , clean tiny hotel , excellent service , thank you"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu

3 out of 5
79 boulevard Marius Vivier Merle, Lyon, Rhone
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,228 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿2,228
฿2,575 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,152 reviews)
"Friendly staff, spacious room, clean"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
ibis Lyon Part Dieu Les Halles

ibis Lyon Part Dieu Les Halles

3 out of 5
78 Rue De Bonnel, Lyon, Rhone
The price is ฿2,273 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
฿2,273
฿2,625 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (992 reviews)
"Friendly multi-lingual staff. Rooms are small but friendly, comfortable and practical."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

ibis Lyon Part Dieu Les Halles
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Other neighbourhoods around Lyon City Centre

Bellecour Square which includes a statue or sculpture, a river or creek and a bridge

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.

Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu
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Carnot - Gailleton

While you're in Carnot - Gailleton, take in top sights like Place Carnot and jump on the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station to see more of the city.

Carnot - Gailleton
La Presqu\'ile featuring cycling as well as a large group of people

La Presqu'île

4/5(95 area reviews)

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.

La Presqu'île
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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.

Voltaire - Saint Amour
Lyon showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Les Cordeliers

Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Vieux Lyon's Traboules and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. 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.

Les Cordeliers
Lyon showing a city, a river or creek and a statue or sculpture

Old Lyon

4.5/5(28 area reviews)

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.

Old Lyon

Lyon City Centre Travel Guide