La Croix Rousse Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular La Croix Rousse attractions

Maison des Canuts

You can browse the exhibits at Maison des Canuts, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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Activities

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)
Picture 2 for Activity Lyon: Private Walking Tour of Lyon's Traboules

Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town

AU$57
per adult
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour

Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)

AU$8
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)
Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions

Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions

AU$52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions
Lyon: Guided Evening Food Tour

Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites

AU$145
per adult
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River

Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River

AU$73
per adult
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River
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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$197 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$197
5 July - 6 July
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! (1,002 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"Great food quality Room is terrible Small / old and outdated View to another business office All parking with hotel is mess Had to take another set of elevators Nice pool But rooms and convenience is a problem Will never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 AU$132 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$132
12 July - 13 July
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! (1,453 reviews)
"Liked everything but unfortunately, I was not satisfied with the cleanliness of the room. There were hairs in the bathroom, stains on the duvet cover, and the duvet cover was torn."

Reviewed on 20 June 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 AU$84 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$84
5 July - 6 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Clean and close to SNCF"

Reviewed on 11 June 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
Fully refundable
The price is AU$160 per night from 17 July to 18 July
AU$160
17 July - 18 July
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! (322 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff was really helpful. I recommend it for any solo travelers who want peace, accessibility to the train station and cleanliness"

Reviewed on 22 June 2026

Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon

4 out of 5
129 rue Servient Lyon Rhone
The price is AU$247 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$247
12 July - 13 July
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice business hotel in heart of commercial centre, short walk to Tiwn Centre"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
NH Lyon Airport

NH Lyon Airport

4 out of 5
Terminal 1, BP 202 Colombier-Saugnieu Rhone
The price is AU$172 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$172
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombier-Saugnieu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,127 reviews)
"Great hotel and very convenient for the airport"

Reviewed on 23 June 2026

NH Lyon Airport
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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.
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Lyon City Centre

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bellecour Square to Place Carnot – 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 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.

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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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La Presqu'île

Place Carnot and Bellecour Square 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.

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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.

La Croix Rousse Travel Guide

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