Saint-Jean Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Saint-Jean
Popular places to visit
Lyon Cathedral
See the remarkable 600-year-old astronomical clock that chimes in this long-standing religious monument.
Part Dieu Mall
During your visit to Lyon, you can do some window-shopping at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Bellecour Square
Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.
Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
During your trip to Lyon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Lyon Confluence Shopping Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Tête d'Or Park
Complete your Lyon visit with several hours in this delightful spot, a combination of botanical gardens, grassy public spaces and a zoo.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
Activities
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River
Our pick of the best Saint-Jean Hotel Deals
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
Great comfy bed and great location at a decent price
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
Friendly staff. Hotel itself is abit run down and there was a smell in the room itself. No windows to open in room to air things out. Otherwise, it was a clean and comfortable room and enjoyed the stay.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
Excellent
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
NH Lyon Airport
great sevice
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
OKKO Hotels Lyon Centre
We received the room 602 on the top floor. It was in my opinion the best room with an amazing view towards the Rhone river and the basilica on the hill. Everything in the hotel was perfect, good breakfast and 24h access to the club area where we could have enjoyed coffee and snacks anytime we wanted. ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Saint-Jean
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.
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.
