3rd Arrondissement Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A cityscape with modern skyscrapers and historic buildings under a dramatic sky.
A cityscape with historic buildings and modern skyscrapers under a cloudy sky.
A river with boats, a bridge, and buildings along the riverbank.
A seafood display with oysters in trays.

Stay near popular 3rd Arrondissement attractions

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Photo by Kevin CARY
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Part Dieu Mall

8.2/10 (1,218 reviews)
During your visit to Lyon, you can do some window-shopping at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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Activities

Picture 2 for Activity Lyon: Private Walking Tour of Lyon's Traboules

Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town

NZ$69
per adult
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions

Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions

NZ$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour

Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

NZ$10
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour

Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)

NZ$10
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)
Northern Rhône Valley From Lyon Full day

Northern Rhône Valley From Lyon Full day

NZ$314
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Northern Rhône Valley From Lyon Full day
Lyon: Guided Evening Food Tour

Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites

NZ$176
per adult
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
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Our pick of the best 3rd Arrondissement Hotel Deals

Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu

Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu

3 out of 5
31 rue Maurice Flandin Lyon Rhone
The price is NZ$157 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$157
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,458 reviews)
"Liked everything but unfortunately, I was not satisfied with the cleanliness of the room. There were hairs in the bathroom, stains on the duvet cover, and the duvet cover was torn."

Reviewed on 20 June 2026

Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu

Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu

2 out of 5
75 Boulevard Marius Vivier Merle Lyon Rhone
The price is NZ$107 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$107
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and close to SNCF"

Reviewed on 11 June 2026

Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière

Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière

4 out of 5
9 Rue Saint-Théodore Lyon Rhône
The price is NZ$140 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$140
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Part Dieu Mall and Bellecour Square are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (328 reviews)
"Great location. Subway was very easy to get to and use. 8/10 of a mile from the train station. Room is very small. And bed was very firm."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon

4 out of 5
129 rue Servient Lyon Rhone
The price is NZ$301 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$301
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice business hotel in heart of commercial centre, short walk to Tiwn Centre"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu

3 out of 5
79 boulevard Marius Vivier Merle Lyon Rhone
The price is NZ$126 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$126
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very good! (1,308 reviews)
"Location was good and air conditioning was good, especially during the heatwave! Room was not clean and had smell of smoking! Check in was stressful, despite paying in full , had to pay a deposit, which is yet to be repaid. Not had to do this for years! Very disappointed. :("

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Hôtel Mercure Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu

Hôtel Mercure Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu

4 out of 5
50 Rue De La Villette Lyon Rhone
The price is NZ$240 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$240
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful, breakfast was a bit expensive but very good"

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Hôtel Mercure Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
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Our guide on where to stay in 3rd Arrondissement

Find the best 3rd Arrondissement areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Lyon City Centre

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bellecour Square to Place Carnot – discover Lyon City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Old Lyon

If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Palais de Justice de Lyon. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Vieux Lyon Station to see more of the city.

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La Presqu'île

Place Carnot and Bellecour Square are top sights in La Presqu'île, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station or Bellecour Station to see more sights in the area.

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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.

A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, including a tall spire and a large rose window.

Les Cordeliers

Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Place des Jacobins. 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.

3rd Arrondissement Travel Guide

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