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 Hôtel-Dieu. 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
Confluence Museum

2nd Arrondissement

Lively and commercial, the 2nd arrondissement boasts notable places like Place Bellecour and Musée des Confluences. Easily accessible via metro and tram lines, it's also home to Lyon-Perrache station.

2nd Arrondissement
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-Berges du Rhône

Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône

3 out of 5
4-6 Rue Mortier Lyon Rhone
The price is AED 260 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
AED 260
AED 303 total
4 Jan - 5 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (994 reviews)
confortable and clean room. Gentle staff, always available and efficient.

Reviewed on 22 November 2025

Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
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 297 per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
AED 297
AED 343 total
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,186 reviews)
Hôtel magnifique

Reviewed on 1 December 2025

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière

4 out of 5
81-85 Cours Albert-Thomas Lyon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 283 per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
AED 283
AED 336 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,779 reviews)
Great, recommended

Reviewed on 5 December 2025

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
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.
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière

4 out of 5
81-85 Cours Albert-Thomas Lyon
Book a stay at this 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! (1,779 reviews)
Great, recommended

Reviewed on 5 December 2025

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu

3 out of 5
79 boulevard Marius Vivier Merle Lyon Rhone
Stay at this aparthotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,217 reviews)
The staff was great, friendly, helpful. The room was large and clean. Very comfy!

Reviewed on 20 November 2025

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Q7 Lodge Lyon 7

Q7 Lodge Lyon 7

4 out of 5
7 rue Félix Brun Lyon Rhone
Book a stay at this business-friendly residence in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Bellecour Square ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (499 reviews)
Très bien . Très propre calme et le personnel très sympathique

Reviewed on 11 November 2025

Q7 Lodge Lyon 7
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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4 - Good
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4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 7%
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1/5 - Terrible

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Will not visit again

5/5 - Excellent

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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.