Old Lyon Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Lyon Cathedral
See the remarkable 600-year-old astronomical clock that chimes in this long-standing religious monument.
Palais de Justice de Lyon
Take a guided tour of this fine example of neoclassical architecture to learn about the rich history of the French legal system.
Cinema and Miniature Museum
You can study the exhibits at Cinema and Miniature Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Quai de Bondy Vaporetto Stop
Enjoy a stop at Quai de Bondy Vaporetto Stop, an entertaining place to visit in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Espace Gerson
Enjoy a performance at Espace Gerson, a popular theatre in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Guignol Theater
Enjoy a performance at Guignol Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Activities
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon: Musée des Confluences Entrance Ticket
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon: Tête d'Or park on an electric bike Tour
Our pick of the best Old Lyon Hotel Deals
Le Phenix Hotel
Lovely hotel built into three adjoining buildings, which required a bit of exploration to find my room. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Probably due to the age of the property and the nature of the building, the walls between rooms are quite thin and I could hear my neighbours moving and talking ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Académie Hôtel Lyon
Great location, staff was awesome. Breakfast was better than expected. I would recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Cour des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel
Amazing staff, hotel is really spectacular and the food and rooms are fantastic as well. Highly recommended
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
Great location, and I would have given a 10/10 rating, but on the last day one of the front desk gave us wrong information to get to the airport, (there is in fact another route to the airport on Saturdays beside the RhoneExpress). Otherwise the bed was comfy, the room was quiet and we enjoyed our ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
Average hotel
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
We didnt take our car . Nearness to Gare Part Dieu was the reason for booking this location.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Lyon
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 Lugdunum.
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.
Les Cordeliers
Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Place des Terreaux. 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.
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.
Terreaux - Bat d'argent
While you're in Terreaux - Bat d'argent, take in top sights like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and jump on the metro at Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel Station to see more of the city.
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.
