Old Lyon Travel Guide

Lyon

Lyon showing a city, a river or creek and a statue or sculpture
Notre Dame Basilica which includes religious aspects, interior views and heritage architecture
Notre Dame Basilica which includes a city
Old Lyon
Notre Dame Basilica featuring a square or plaza

Popular places to visit

St. Jean Cathedral showing a church or cathedral and religious elements

Lyon Cathedral

See the remarkable 600-year-old astronomical clock that chimes in this long-standing religious monument.

Lyon Cathedral
Lyon Courthouse showing an administrative building and a square or plaza

Palais de Justice de Lyon

Take a guided tour of this fine example of neoclassical architecture to learn about the rich history of the French legal system.

Palais de Justice de Lyon
Cinema and Miniature Museum

Cinema and Miniature Museum

You can study the exhibits at Cinema and Miniature Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Cinema and Miniature Museum

Musée Gadagne

You can browse the exhibits at Musée Gadagne, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Musée Gadagne

Quai de Bondy Vaporetto Stop

Enjoy a stop at Quai de Bondy Vaporetto Stop, an entertaining place to visit in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Quai de Bondy Vaporetto Stop

Le Petit Musée Fantastique de Guignol

You can study the exhibits at Le Petit Musée Fantastique de Guignol, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Le Petit Musée Fantastique de Guignol

Things to do

Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour

Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular

฿1,240
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour

Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

฿190
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon: Secret Food Tour

Lyon: Secret Food Tour

฿3,775
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Secret Food Tour
1 or 2-Hour Pedicab tour of Lyon

1 or 2-Hour Pedicab tour of Lyon

฿1,138
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
1 or 2-Hour Pedicab tour of Lyon
Lyon: Guided Food Tour with Tastings and Wine

Lyon Food Tour with Full Meal and Wine

฿3,602
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon Food Tour with Full Meal and Wine
Lyon: Fourvière Hill Highlights Exploration Game

Secrets of Fourvière Hill: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk in Lyon

฿360
per adult
Secrets of Fourvière Hill: Self-Guided Puzzle Walk in Lyon
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Top hotels in Old Lyon

Le Phenix Hotel

Le Phenix Hotel

4 out of 5
7 Quai De Bondy, Lyon, Rhone
The price is ฿3,552 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,552
฿4,096 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Loved the Service at the hotel-as we were waiting for our taxi,the receptionist brought my wife and I a coffee. Loved the food at Bistro Bondy which is closed to the hotel"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Le Phenix Hotel
Académie Hôtel Lyon

Académie Hôtel Lyon

4 out of 5
6 Rue Lainerie, Lyon, Rhone
The price is ฿4,742 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿4,742
฿5,404 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Bellecour Square and Part Dieu Mall are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (171 reviews)
"The hotel is newly renovated and they did a great job. We loved the themed rooms. The welcome gift was a nice tough. The breakfast was good. The area was safe and there were a ton of options for food and sightseeing, all within walking distance of the hotel. I highly recommend staying at the Acadamie ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Académie Hôtel 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 ฿2,328 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,328
฿2,685 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (877 reviews)
"L'accueil est mal organisé pour la facturation."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette

Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette

4 out of 5
29 Rue De Bonnel, Lyon, Rhone
The price is ฿3,492 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,492
฿4,030 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and staff. However, dinner in the restaurant was a disappointment. Ordered steak and fish, both were tough (old?). Steak sent back, came back same. Steak only about one-quarter-inch thick. Desserts were good. Only there one night, should have gone to a Michelin-recommended bistro ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
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 ฿1,924 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿1,924
฿2,192 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,016 reviews)
"Great for a quick short-stay in the center of Lyon. Great staff!"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 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
The price is ฿2,037 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,037
฿2,365 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (1,090 reviews)
"Great hotel on outer of Lyon..great for an overnight stop. Would happily spend time there again."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Lyon

Roman Theatres of Fourviere which includes heritage architecture and a ruin

Fourvière

Fourvière is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Fourvière Station or Minimes - Théâtres romains Station to explore sights like Ancient Theatre of Fourvière.

Fourvière
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
Lyon which includes a bridge and a river or creek

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.

Terreaux - Bat d'argent
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
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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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.

Lyon City Centre

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