Hostels in Lyon

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for going out. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its museums and theatres.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget-friendly prices and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones have the highest reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to start looking: EKLO Lyon - 2-minute walk from Joliot Curie - Marcel Sembat Tram Stop for easy access to public transport. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. You’ll find towels, showers and TVs in all rooms. Pilo Lyon - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Croix-Rousse Metro Station and Croix Paquet Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Hostel Lyon Centre - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Minimes - Théâtres romains Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Ho36 hostels - 2-minute walk from Saint-André Tram Stop for easy access to public transport. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. You’ll find towels, showers and free toiletries in all rooms. Slo Lyon les Pentes - 2-minute walk from Croix Paquet Station for easy access to public transport. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. Rooms come with towels and free toiletries.

If you’re hoping to find an affordable place to stay in Lyon, one of Expedia’s 6 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for Lyon is 1068 mm.

Generally, Lyon is known for its museums, theatres and historical sites. Major attractions include Groupama Stadium. Get out into nature with places such as Tête d’Or Park, Ile Barbe and Grand parc de Miribel-Jonage. Cultural attractions include Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, Lyon National Opera and Theatre des Celestins.

Keep this information about transit options in Lyon in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery), located 12 mi (19.3 km) away. An alternative is Saint-Etienne (EBU-Saint-Etienne - Loire Intl.), which is 30.8 mi (49.5 km) away. When you’re out and about, you might want to use public transport during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transport at Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel Station, Croix Paquet Station and Cordeliers Bourse Station. To check out more of the area, take a train from Lyon Saint Paul Station, Lyon (XYD-Part-Dieu SNCF Train Station) or Lyon Perrache Station.