La Croix Rousse Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A café with outdoor seating, a street with a bus stop, and modern buildings in the background.
A busy urban street with a staircase leading to a building entrance. People are walking up and down the stairs, and a car is parked on the street.
A historic building with classical architecture, featuring arched windows and a central entrance.
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An ornate church interior with a high ceiling, patterned walls, and a central altar.
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A church interior with wooden pews, a central altar, and a dome ceiling with religious frescoes.
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Stay near popular La Croix Rousse attractions

Gros Caillou

Find out about the history of Lyon when you spend time at Gros Caillou. 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$73
per adult
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
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)
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

NZ$30
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise
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)
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Lyon Sunset Food Tour & Wine: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites

NZ$177
per adult
Lyon Sunset Food Tour & Wine: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon: 2-hour guided bike tour

Lyon: 2-hour guided bike tour

NZ$59
per adult
Lyon: 2-hour guided bike tour
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Our pick of the best La Croix Rousse Hotel Deals

Hôtel Lyon Métropole & Spa

Hôtel Lyon Métropole & Spa

4 out of 5
85 Quai Joseph Gillet Lyon Rhone
The price is NZ$230 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
NZ$230
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hôtel Lyon Métropole & Spa
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$116 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$116
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect for a one night stay and very close to the train station. However, I booked a Superior room but it does not have anything special, still extremely small. There is no hair-dryer in the room, you can get one from reception but with a 20euros deposit and you can only keep it for an hour so not ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
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$152 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
NZ$152
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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$256 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$256
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Conveniently located right by the train station. Pro. Tip: you can walk through the mall to get to the hotel rather than going around the mall as Google tried to tell me to do. Service in the restaurant bar was pretty slow, but you're surrounded by plenty of other options."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
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$165 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
NZ$165
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Westfield La Part-Dieu and Bellecour Square are ...
Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre - Berges du Rhône

Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre - Berges du Rhône

3 out of 5
4-6 Rue Mortier Lyon Rhone
The price is NZ$144 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$144
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 overall value in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Go somewhere that they care, rooms just so so"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre - Berges du Rhône
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Our guide on where to stay in La Croix Rousse

Find the best La Croix Rousse areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about La Croix Rousse
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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 Hôtel-Dieu – 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 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.

A Ferris wheel with lights and the text "Lyon" and "EUROPA-RAO" at its base.
Photo by Hannah De Vera
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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 cityscape with modern skyscrapers and historic buildings under a dramatic sky.

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 street with a cafe named "Grand Cafe Des Negotiants" and a clock.

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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