2nd Arrondissement

Lyon

A modern architectural building with a unique geometric design, surrounded by a landscaped area with pathways and greenery.
A modern building with a unique geometric design, a large red horse sculpture, and the text "Only Lyon" on a platform.
A modern architectural structure with geometric patterns and a clear blue sky in the background.
A modern architectural building with a unique geometric design, surrounded by a landscaped area with pathways and trees.
A modern architectural structure with a unique geometric design, set against a backdrop of traditional buildings and lush greenery.

Stay near popular 2nd Arrondissement 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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Things to do

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Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town

€35
per adult
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon: Musée de l’illusion Entrance Ticket

Lyon: Musée de l’illusion Entrance Ticket

€19
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Musée de l’illusion Entrance Ticket
Lyon: Guided Evening Food Tour

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

€89
per adult
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon: Aquarium Entrance Ticket

Lyon: Aquarium Entrance Ticket

€20
per adult
Lyon: Aquarium Entrance Ticket
Lyon Essentials – Discovery Cruise Tour in the Heart of the City

Lyon Essentials – Discovery Cruise Tour in the Heart of the City

€15
per adult
Lyon Essentials – Discovery Cruise Tour in the Heart of the City
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour

Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

€5
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
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Top hotels in 2nd Arrondissement

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €84 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
€84
per night
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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! (428 reviews)
"great place!"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture
Mercure Lyon Centre Château Perrache

Mercure Lyon Centre Château Perrache

4 out of 5
12 Cours De Verdun Rambaud Lyon Rhone
The price is €91 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
€91
per night
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Bellecour Square and Part Dieu Mall are located ...
Mercure Lyon Centre Château Perrache
Keystone Hotel & Spa Lyon - Handwritten Collection

Keystone Hotel & Spa Lyon - Handwritten Collection

4 out of 5
15 Rue Casimir Périer Lyon Rhône
The price is €111 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
€111
per night
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (401 reviews)
"Had a wonderful time at the hotel and staff fantastic. Breakfast very good quality and variety. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Keystone Hotel & Spa Lyon - Handwritten Collection
MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence

MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence

3 out of 5
55 quai Rambaud Lyon
The price is €70 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
€70
per night
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence
Boscolo Lyon Hôtel & Spa

Boscolo Lyon Hôtel & Spa

5 out of 5
11 Quai Jules Courmont Lyon Rhône
The price is €238 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
€238
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (809 reviews)
"I thought the hotel was lovely and the room was beautiful and very spacious. However, when we came in, there were no luggage racks in the room. We had no place to put our two bags. So we called down and waited three hours for luggage racks asking two or three times if they would be up soon. And we ..."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Boscolo Lyon Hôtel & Spa
Globe et Cecil Hôtel

Globe et Cecil Hôtel

4 out of 5
21 Rue Gasparin Lyon Rhone
The price is €145 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
€145
per night
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
Globe et Cecil Hôtel
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Where to stay in 2nd Arrondissement

Find the best 2nd Arrondissement areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A statue of a figure holding a staff, overlooking a city with red-roofed buildings and a river.

Lyon City Centre

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bellecour Square to Hôtel-Dieu – discover Lyon City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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 historic building with ornate architecture, a prominent clock tower, and flags.
Photo by Schölla Schwarz
Open Photo by Schölla Schwarz

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.

2nd Arrondissement

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