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
Lyon featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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.

Les Cordeliers
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
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 217 per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
AED 217
AED 255 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
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 231 per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
AED 231
AED 270 total
19 Dec - 20 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! (1,177 reviews)
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Reviewed on 30 November 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
The price is AED 220 per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
AED 220
AED 267 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! (1,773 reviews)
Simple hotel with easy access to Lyon downtown.

Reviewed on 1 December 2025

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
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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! (1,773 reviews)
Simple hotel with easy access to Lyon downtown.

Reviewed on 1 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! (1,210 reviews)
The staff was great, friendly, helpful. The room was large and clean. Very comfy!

Reviewed on 20 November 2025

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Résidence Ôtelia - Gestetud

Résidence Ôtelia - Gestetud

200 Avenue Berthelot Lyon Rhone
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (814 reviews)
Comfortable and accessible
The stay was very comfortable and everything was clean, and even got to enjoy the jacuzzi and sauna for one night! Was easy to get to my train station for travel the next day.

Reviewed on 27 June 2025

Résidence Ôtelia - Gestetud
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Popular places to visit

Bellecour Square showing heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Bellecour Square

4.5/5(175 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Lyon with a visit to Bellecour Square. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Bellecour Square
This is a very famous spot among photographers, though I'd never had the chance of getting this photo right. This time, everything fell into place, and it is a blend of long exposures and short ones, especially for the birds.

Part Dieu Mall

4/5(47 reviews)

During your visit to Lyon, you can enjoy retail therapy at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Part Dieu Mall
Terreaux Square showing a square or plaza, a fountain and a statue or sculpture

Place des Terreaux

4.5/5(97 reviews)

Find out about the history of Lyon when you take a trip to Place des Terreaux. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Place des Terreaux
Terreaux Square which includes an administrative buidling, heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Hôtel de Ville de Lyon

4.5/5(92 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Lyon with a trip to Hôtel de Ville de Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
Tete d\'Or Park

Tête d'Or Park

4.5/5(65 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Tête d'Or Park, a lovely green space in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Tête d'Or Park
Lyon Opera which includes outdoor art

Lyon National Opera

4.5/5(55 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Lyon National Opera, a theater with a story to tell in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Lyon National Opera

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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2 - Disappointing 3%
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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.

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