Lyon

Travel Guide

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

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
Excellent view of the setting sun on the 2 iconic « Gratte Ciel » in downtown LYON #lifeatexpedia #lyon #spring

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
Lyon, France

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
La Presqu\'ile which includes cycling as well as a large group of people

La Presqu'île

4.5/5(255 area reviews)

Explore numerous cafés, restaurants, and luxury shops in this UNESCO-listed central part of Lyon. Visit cultural institutions like the Museum of Fine Arts and enjoy a quiet urban oasis at the public garden in St. Pierre Palace.

La Presqu'île
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 268 per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
AED 268
AED 311 total
6 Feb - 7 Feb
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! (998 reviews)
The location was perfect for crossing the bridges over the Rhône and to dine out. It was just a 20-minute walk to the funicular to ride up to the Notre-Dame de Fourvière Cathedral for a view of Lyon and to see the Roman ruins. The bed was big and super comfortable. Great place to relax.

Reviewed on 18 January 2026

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 285 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
AED 285
AED 330 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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! (1,258 reviews)
Good hotel, well locatied, staff very friendly B/F buffet great Room very snall

Reviewed on 18 January 2026

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 482 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
AED 482
AED 555 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
It was great. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff were helpful and friendly

Reviewed on 17 November 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
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! (1,801 reviews)
The location isn't the best, although there's a metro station nearby that takes you to the center of Lyon. When I arrived, the parking garage door was broken, and I had to leave my car on the street for the first night. The staff wasn't very professional.

Reviewed on 4 January 2026

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! (1,246 reviews)
The staff was great, friendly, helpful. The room was large and clean. Very comfy!

Reviewed on 20 November 2025

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Bioparc Lyon Est

Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Bioparc Lyon Est

4 out of 5
60, avenue Rockefeller Lyon
Stay at this aparthotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Bellecour Square and Groupama Stadium are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,137 reviews)
Lovely apartment hotel on the outskirts of Lyon. We are a family of 4 and it was nice to have a separate bedroom. Reception staff really helpful with directions and places to visit in Lyon. The metro is walkable in 7 mins, with easy direct trains into Lyon in 15/20 mins. Would definitely stay here ...

Reviewed on 30 August 2025

Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Bioparc Lyon Est
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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2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

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.