La Croix Rousse Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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$69
per adult
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
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 Sightseeing Cruise

Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

NZ$30
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise
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 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 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$230
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Great food quality Room is terrible Small / old and outdated View to another business office All parking with hotel is mess Had to take another set of elevators Nice pool But rooms and convenience is a problem Will never go back again"

Reviewed on 16 June 2026

Hôtel Lyon Métropole & Spa
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$141 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$141
9 Aug - 10 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! (1,518 reviews)
"Excellent stay! The hotel’s location is perfect, literally next to the train station. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, accommodates our early check-in and making our room change seamless by arranging rooms on the same floor. The room was very clean, the bed was comfortable, and all ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Campanile PRIME - 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$170 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$170
21 Aug - 22 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (351 reviews)
"We (2 adults) came for 4 nights to explore Lyon our our way to Voiron. Bikube is an adorable hotel with many accommodations for food or just lounging around. Our room was queen with a small kitchenette. It was perfect for our needs as we spent most of our time wandering Lyon. This hotel is not in ..."

Reviewed on 24 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$251 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$251
13 Aug - 14 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! (1,001 reviews)
"The parking is very convenient in the building but very hard to get in and out. Small cars only."

Reviewed on 17 July 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$104 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$104
9 Aug - 10 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 ...
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Boscolo Lyon Hôtel & Spa

Boscolo Lyon Hôtel & Spa

5 out of 5
11 Quai Jules Courmont Lyon Rhône
The price is NZ$371 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$371
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (778 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay. The hotel is very centrally located with easy access to Vieux Lyon. The rooms were clean, quiet and well appointed. The staff was very helpful. We had our dig with us and felt welcome with a comfortable dog bed and bowls provided. There is a nice riverside walk nearby ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Boscolo Lyon Hôtel & Spa
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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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