La Croix Rousse Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with a river, historic buildings, and a prominent church with a large circular window.
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 café with outdoor seating, a street with a bus stop, and modern buildings in the background.
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.
Photo by Xavier Caré (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0)

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

AU$51
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)

AU$8
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon Essentials – Discovery Cruise Tour in the Heart of the City

Lyon Essentials – Discovery Cruise Tour in the Heart of the City

AU$24
per adult
Lyon Essentials – Discovery Cruise Tour in the Heart of the City
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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: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River

Lyon: 1.5-hour Segway tour

AU$73
per adult
Lyon: 1.5-hour Segway tour
Lyon: Guided tour of the last Lyon silk printing workshop

Lyon: Guided visit of the last silk printing workshop in Lyon

AU$19
per adult
Lyon: Guided visit of the last silk printing workshop in Lyon
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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 AU$210 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$210
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 AU$97 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$97
22 Nov - 23 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)
"This was the perfect overnight stay for going in and out of Gare de Lyon Part Dieux. We had a quick overnight stay in between legs and it was exactly as described."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 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 AU$129 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$129
15 Nov - 16 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,668 reviews)
"Very nice shower. Good location close to the train and bus station."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

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 AU$207 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$207
22 Nov - 23 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Room was clean with complimentary water and a. Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 8 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 AU$123 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
AU$123
11 Dec - 12 Dec
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 AU$117 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$117
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! (1,000 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.
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.

La Croix Rousse Travel Guide

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