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

AU$56
per adult
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon: Guided Evening Food Tour

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

AU$144
per adult
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: 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
96% 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 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 AU$115 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$115
8 Nov - 9 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! (1,635 reviews)
"A very modern business center hotel but they turned off the airconditiong in all the rooms. The room faced south and got hot each day. Opening the window when we returned from sight seeing did not get it comfortable by bedtime. The open window also allowed bugs and we got several bites each. In addition ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 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$90 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$90
15 Nov - 16 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)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Premiere Classe 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$198 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$198
15 Nov - 16 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Due to the age of the building, space is quite limited. Otherwise, it would be a much better hotel."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 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$122 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$122
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
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$115 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$115
15 Nov - 16 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 ...
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre - Berges du Rhône
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$120 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$120
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (431 reviews)
"great place!"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture
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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.
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
Open Photo by Hannah De Vera

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.

A modern architectural building with a unique geometric design, surrounded by a landscaped area with pathways and greenery.

2nd Arrondissement

Travellers love 2nd Arrondissement for its popular shops, and you can see more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Place des Archives or Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Place Carnot and Lyon Confluence Shopping Center.

Lyon City Centre Travel Guide

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