2nd Arrondissement Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A modern architectural building with a unique geometric design, surrounded by a landscaped area with pathways and greenery.
A modern building with a unique geometric design, a large red horse sculpture, and the text "Only Lyon" on a platform.
A modern architectural structure with geometric patterns and a clear blue sky in the background.
A modern architectural building with a unique geometric design, surrounded by a landscaped area with pathways and trees.
A modern architectural structure with a unique geometric design, set against a backdrop of traditional buildings and lush greenery.

Stay near popular 2nd Arrondissement 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

AU$51
per adult
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
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Lyon Sunset Food Tour & Wine: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites

AU$144
per adult
Lyon Sunset Food Tour & Wine: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon: Musée de l’illusion Entrance Ticket

Lyon: Musée de l’illusion Entrance Ticket

AU$31
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Musée de l’illusion Entrance Ticket
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River

Lyon: 1.5-hour Segway tour

AU$73
per adult
Lyon: 1.5-hour Segway tour
Lyon: Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Lyon: Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide

AU$121
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour

Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

AU$8
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
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Our pick of the best 2nd Arrondissement Hotel Deals

Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture

Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture

3 out of 5
12 rue Marc antoine Petit Lyon Rhone
The price is AU$119 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$119
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture
Mercure Lyon Centre Château Perrache

Mercure Lyon Centre Château Perrache

4 out of 5
12 Cours De Verdun Rambaud Lyon Rhone
The price is AU$145 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$145
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Bellecour Square and Westfield La Part-Dieu ...
Mercure Lyon Centre Château Perrache
Keystone Hotel & Spa Lyon - Handwritten Collection

Keystone Hotel & Spa Lyon - Handwritten Collection

4 out of 5
15 Rue Casimir Périer Lyon Rhône
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$167 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$167
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (408 reviews)
"We enjoyed everything about this hotel. The staff was very helpful and the breakfast was great."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Keystone Hotel & Spa Lyon - Handwritten Collection
Boscolo Lyon Hôtel & Spa

Boscolo Lyon Hôtel & Spa

5 out of 5
11 Quai Jules Courmont Lyon Rhône
The price is AU$377 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$377
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (818 reviews)
"Great location, clean room, loved heated pool"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Boscolo Lyon Hôtel & Spa
MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence

MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence

3 out of 5
55 quai Rambaud Lyon
The price is AU$115 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$115
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence
Intercontinental Lyon Hotel Dieu by IHG

Intercontinental Lyon Hotel Dieu by IHG

5 out of 5
20 Quai Jules Courmont Lyon Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
The price is AU$331 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$331
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
Intercontinental Lyon Hotel Dieu by IHG
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Our guide on where to stay in 2nd Arrondissement

Find the best 2nd Arrondissement areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.

2nd Arrondissement Travel Guide

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