Old Lyon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lyon featuring a city, a river or creek and a statue or sculpture
Notre Dame Basilica which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and interior views
Notre Dame Basilica featuring a city
Old Lyon
Notre Dame Basilica showing a square or plaza

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Old Lyon Hotel Deals

Le Phenix Hotel
Le Phenix Hotel
4 out of 5
7 Quai De Bondy, Lyon, Rhone
The price is AU$193 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$193
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (992 reviews)
"Le Phenix Hotel was conveniently located within walking distance of the old town area of Lyon. Staff were friendly. The room was clean but the bathroom had a slightly awkward design. We upgraded to a river view room and it did have a view, but the windows were quite high and to be able to see the ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Le Phenix Hotel
Académie Hôtel Lyon
Académie Hôtel Lyon
4 out of 5
6 Rue Lainerie, Lyon, Rhone
The price is AU$274 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$274
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Bellecour Square and Part Dieu Mall are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (160 reviews)
"Excellent customer service. Close to several restaurants and other places of interest."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Académie Hôtel Lyon
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
3 out of 5
31 rue Maurice Flandin, Lyon, Rhone
The price is AU$127 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$127
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (829 reviews)
"Very convenient to the station and transport hub. Comfortable and quiet rooms. Good restaurant on site, nice breakfast."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
4 out of 5
29 Rue De Bonnel, Lyon, Rhone
The price is AU$163 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$163
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (996 reviews)
"The room was clean and modern with nice lighting and a great shower. The market nearby is amazing but the neighbourhood is no Vieux Lyon. We wish the room had a wine bottle opener and the we had some warning about the fire drill."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
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$102 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$102
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"I think, adding a fridge to the property would make it the stay more convenient."

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2025

Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
3 out of 5
79 boulevard Marius Vivier Merle, Lyon, Rhone
The price is AU$101 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$101
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,072 reviews)
"Great hotel on outer of Lyon..great for an overnight stop. Would happily spend time there again."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Old Lyon

Roman Theatres of Fourviere which includes heritage architecture and a ruin

Fourvière

Fourvière is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Fourvière Station or Minimes - Théâtres romains Station to explore sights like Ancient Theatre of Fourvière.

Fourvière
La Presqu\'ile featuring cycling as well as a large group of people

La Presqu'île

4.5/5(33 area reviews)

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.

La Presqu'île
Lyon showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Les Cordeliers

Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Vieux Lyon's Traboules and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. 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.

Les Cordeliers
Bellecour Square which includes a statue or sculpture, a river or creek and a bridge

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.

Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu
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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.

Lyon City Centre
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Carnot - Gailleton

While you're in Carnot - Gailleton, take in top sights like Place Carnot and jump on the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station to see more of the city.

Carnot - Gailleton

Old Lyon Travel Guide

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