Lyon City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cobblestone street lined with cafes and restaurants, pedestrians, and historic buildings.
A modern building with a glass facade and a bike parking area in front.
A statue of a figure holding a staff, overlooking a city with red-roofed buildings and a river.
A modern urban street with contemporary buildings, a white car, and pedestrians.
A modern architectural building with a unique geometric design, surrounded by a landscaped area with grass and pathways.

Stay near popular Lyon City Centre attractions

A historic plaza with a statue of a man on a horse, a clock tower, and the Hotel Royal building.

Bellecour Square

8.6/10 (2,316 reviews)
Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.
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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$70
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$64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions
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$69
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$179
per adult
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon: Tête d'Or park on an electric bike Tour

Lyon: 2-hour guided bike tour

NZ$54
per adult
Lyon: 2-hour guided bike tour
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Our pick of the best Lyon City Centre 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$147 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$147
13 Aug - 14 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! (1,473 reviews)
"Very good all around. Very convenient to Train"

Reviewed on 12 July 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$101 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$101
30 July - 31 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! (1,014 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 11 July 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$152 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$152
4 Aug - 5 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! (335 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
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette

Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette

4 out of 5
29 Rue De Bonnel Lyon Rhone
The price is NZ$193 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$193
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Nice hotel in a great city"

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon

4 out of 5
23 rue Roger Radisson Lyon
The price is NZ$330 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$330
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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! (1,012 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel located near some amazing Roman sites, the grounds of the hotel are beautiful, great pool and great staff! Highly recommend, proper 5 star experience!"

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Keystone Hôtel & Spa

Keystone Hôtel & Spa

4 out of 5
15 Rue Casimir Périer Lyon Rhône
The price is NZ$200 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$200
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (365 reviews)
"At night sometimes no one is staffing the reception, and so ringing from the outside to get in is useless. Call ahead."

Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Keystone Hôtel & Spa
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Our guide on where to stay in Lyon City Centre

Find the best Lyon City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Lyon City Centre
Learn more about Lyon City Centre
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 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 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 modern architectural building with a unique geometric design, surrounded by a landscaped area with grass and pathways.

La Presqu'île

Bellecour Square and Place des Jacobins 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.

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.

Lyon City Centre Travel Guide

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