Grand Lyon Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Grand Lyon
Stay near popular Grand Lyon attractions
Activities
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions
Lyon Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Our pick of the best Grand Lyon Hotel Deals
Keystone Hôtel & Spa
"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
Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture
"The atmosphere is lovely, staff especially Gwen, we're very friendly and helpful.The room was really compact but it was very clean and the pillows and beds were comfortable. We ate in the Hill club for two nights and the food is very tasty. The bar and restaurant is closed on Mondays so book into ..."
Reviewed on 14 July 2026
Novotel Lyon Centre Confluence Bord de Saone
"The place was convenient and part of a shopping mall with easy access to parking!"
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence
"Great staff. The AC worked well. We asked for extra pillows and they were really nice about that. The hotel has a complementary washing machine which is great if you have been traveling for a long time."
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Lyon Centre Confluence
"The lack of aircon is made much worse by hot air in the building. generally. The bedroom was too hot to sleep . The fan in high temps simply moves hot air around, inadequate to cope with summer heat."
Reviewed on 2 July 2026
Ibis Budget Lyon Confluence
"The room was very small, but otherwise was great."
Reviewed on 8 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Grand Lyon
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
