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.
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.
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.
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.
Place des Terreaux
Life unfolds in this beautiful and busy central square, home to a superb fountain sculpted by Statue of Liberty designer, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi.
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.
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 Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular
Our pick of the best Saint-Jean Hotel Deals
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Belles chambres, personnel très à l'ecoute.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
It was great. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff were helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Efficient and friendly staff
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
The location was perfect for crossing the bridges over the Rhône and to dine out. It was just a 20-minute walk to the funicular to ride up to the Notre-Dame de Fourvière Cathedral for a view of Lyon and to see the Roman ruins. The bed was big and super comfortable. Great place to relax.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
OKKO Hotels Lyon Centre
Perfectly situated in Lyon's city centre. Very clean rooms, well equipped. Staff very friendly and breakfast with a vast of delicious treats to offer.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Mama Shelter Lyon
Good
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
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 Ancient Theatre of Fourvière.
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.
