Lyon

Travel Guide

Lyon showing a city, a statue or sculpture and a river or creek
Confluence Museum
Lyon Opera which includes street scenes as well as a large group of people
Notre Dame Basilica which includes interior views, religious elements and heritage architecture
Notre Dame Basilica which includes a city

Where to stay in Lyon

Textile Museum

Lyon City Centre

Lyon City Centre is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Bellecour Square and Place Carnot. See more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Saint-André Tram Stop or Rue de l'Universite Tram Stop.

Lyon City Centre
Lyon showing a city, a statue or sculpture and a river or creek

Old Lyon

4.5/5(50 area reviews)

Explore the largest Renaissance district in Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring three sections: Saint Jean, Saint Paul, and Saint Georges. Discover museums, traboules, and historic churches, with Gare Saint-Paul as a transportation hub.

Old Lyon
Bellecour Square showing a statue or sculpture, a bridge and a river or creek

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
At the bank of the Rhone River there are a lot of cool restaurants or bars within/on top of anchored ships.

3rd Arrondissement

4/5(140 area reviews)

Discover the 3rd arrondissement's impressive towers, such as Tour Part-Dieu and Tour Oxygène, and enjoy cultural venues like Auditorium Maurice-Ravel and Théâtre de la Tête d'Or. Easily navigate with Metro Lines B and D, and Tramway T1 and T3.

3rd Arrondissement
Lyon featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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
7th Arrondissement

7th Arrondissement

3.5/5(25 area reviews)

7th Arrondissement is well-liked for its cafes and theaters. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Halle Tony Garnier and Matmut Stadium are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Debourg Station or Place Jean Jaures Station to get around.

7th Arrondissement
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 AED 247 per night from Apr 11 to Apr 12
AED 247
AED 285 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (556 reviews)
"Nice and safe environment train station just opposite the hotel one of the staff at the front desk morning shift was helpful and friendly forgot take down his name"

Reviewed on 1 March 2025

Campanile 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 AED 462 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 462
AED 528 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (990 reviews)
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Reviewed on 26 February 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
3 out of 5
4-6 Rue Mortier, Lyon, Rhone
The price is AED 240 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 240
AED 277 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value ...
7.8/10 Good! (991 reviews)
Très bien pour un WEEKEND uniquement
"Dommage que des travaux dès 8h ont perturbé mon sommeil récupérateur (coups dans les murs, perceuse etc...) alors qu'une libération de chambre était proposée pour 12h le lundi. Absence de communication sur le sujet."

Reviewed on 3 March 2025

Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
3 out of 5
79 boulevard Marius Vivier Merle, Lyon, Rhone
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (976 reviews)
"Very happy with the staff and the hotel it was in a great position for the train and theand the city"

Reviewed on 13 February 2025

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
4 out of 5
81-85 Cours Albert-Thomas, Lyon
Stay at this 4-star boutique residence in Lyon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,641 reviews)
"Decent no frills place with the usual amenities. Helpful staff and good location - close to the metro. Note that no room clean up for 7 days but towels can be changed at the reception as needed."

Reviewed on 18 January 2025

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Nemea Appart Hotel So Cloud Lyon Part Dieu
Nemea Appart Hotel So Cloud Lyon Part Dieu
4 out of 5
53 Rue Desaix, Lyon
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly residence in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (459 reviews)
"Awesome"

Reviewed on 4 February 2025

Nemea Appart Hotel So Cloud Lyon Part Dieu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Lyon

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 54%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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1/5 - Terrible

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Will not visit again

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great beautiful city and lovely environment easy to interact

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful walkable city full of charm and character.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Terrific food and wonderful sights

5/5 - Excellent

Art

Visited the Aquarium - had a pleasant time.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We love Lyon. Great culture, friendly people, pretty rivers & great cuisine.