Fourvière Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

An ancient amphitheater with stone steps and ruins.
Ancient ruins with stone steps and walls, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.
A cityscape at night with a prominent Ferris wheel and illuminated buildings.
An ancient amphitheater with stone seating and ruins.
Ancient stone columns with a stone staircase leading down.

Stay near popular Fourvière attractions

A detailed ceiling with intricate gold and turquoise patterns, including floral motifs and angelic figures.

Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière

9.4/10 (2,013 reviews)
Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.
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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: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

NZ$30
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise
Walking Tour Lyon

Lyon Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

NZ$67
per adult
Lyon Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
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
Lyon: Musée de l’illusion Entrance Ticket

Lyon: Musée de l’illusion Entrance Ticket

NZ$37
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Musée de l’illusion Entrance Ticket
Lyon: 2-hour guided bike tour

Lyon: 2-hour guided bike tour

NZ$47
per adult
Lyon: 2-hour guided bike tour
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Our pick of the best Fourvière Hotel Deals

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon

4 out of 5
23 rue Roger Radisson Lyon
The price is NZ$292 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$292
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Hôtel was great, staff were very poor, have no to wait 40 minutes to get a drink from the bar"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Villa Maïa

Villa Maïa

5 out of 5
8 rue du Professeur Pierre Marion Lyon
The price is NZ$831 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$831
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Bellecour Square and Part Dieu Mall ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (149 reviews)
"Had great rooms with balconies looking over lovely gardens. The pool"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Villa Maïa
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$146 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
NZ$146
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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! (1,535 reviews)
"Amazing stay definitely recommend!!!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Campanile PRIME - 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 NZ$251 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
NZ$251
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Great breakfast and evening meal"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
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$101 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$101
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Brilliant hotel, perfect location and AMAZING breakfast! Couldn’t have asked for better. Thank you to all the staff"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 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$154 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$154
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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 ...
Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
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Our guide on where to stay in Fourvière

Find the best Fourvière areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Fourvière
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A statue of a figure holding a staff, overlooking a city with red-roofed buildings and a river.

Lyon City Centre

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

A statue of an angel overlooking a densely packed city with red-roofed buildings and a river.

Old Lyon

If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Cinema and Miniature Museum. 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.

A red bridge over a river with a white statue of a man in a dynamic pose.

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 cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, a river, and a prominent tower.

3rd Arrondissement

Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in 3rd Arrondissement. Top attractions like Part Dieu Mall and Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dauphine - Lacassagne Tram Stop or Archives Départementales Tram Stop 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.

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