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Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture

4.0 star property
Guests can savor French cuisine at La Bibliothèque restaurant before relaxing on the sun-drenched terrace amid Lyon's historic atmosphere

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Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture sits in central Lyon, offering a charming coffee shop and the delightful La Bibliothèque restaurant. Travelers appreciate the in-room WiFi, sunny terrace, and helpful staff. The Textile Museum and Bellecour Square are just a short walk away.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is €91
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room (Courtyard View or City View )

Superior Double or Twin Room (Courtyard View or City View )

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room (Courtyard View or City View)

Standard Double or Twin Room (Courtyard View or City View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Located in Lyon City Centre, a neighbourhood in Lyon, Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture is near a metro station and near a boardwalk. Textile Museum and Musée des Confluences are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Bellecour Square and Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and Lyon National Opera are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Lyon travel guide
Map
23 Cours Charlemagne, Lyon, Rhone, 69002

What's nearby

  • Le centre commercial Lyon Confluence, vu de l'extérieur la nuit, ville de Lyon, département du Rhône, France
    Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • La Presqu\'ile featuring a square or plaza and heritage architecture
    Bellecour Square
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Confluence Museum
    Musée des Confluences
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lyon Catholic University
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Place Carnot
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Place des Archives
    2 min walk
  • Lyon Perrache Station
    6 min walk
  • Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brasserie Georges
    7 min walk
  • Les vieux garçons
    4 min walk
  • Paul
    5 min walk
  • Mademoiselle Simone
    7 min walk
  • L'Alerte Rouge
    7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture

Upscale hotel near Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
Located close to Textile Museum and Bellecour Square, Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site French cuisine restaurant, La Bibliothèque, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a 24-hour business centre.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • A TV in reception, concierge services and a front desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 117 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 80-cm HDTVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Bibliothèque
  • Le Mélèze

Things to do

  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 80-cm LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 3 and younger eat free breakfast

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.86 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 16 for adults and from EUR 8 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Hotel Charlemagne Lyon
Charlemagne Lyon
Best Western Hotel Charlemagne
Best Western Hôtel Charlemagne

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture ?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture on 6 Apr 2026 start from €91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture located?

Located in Lyon City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and Textile Museum. Bellecour Square and Musée des Confluences are also within 1 mi (2 km). Place des Archives is only a 2-minute walk and Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop is 3 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 410 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 395 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was such a lovely hotel in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly atmosphere . Lovely outdoor eating space and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

SONIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well located, cheap parking!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and loved Lyon. Everything was great and the bed super comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice breakfast. The hotel was fresh and in a nice condition. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
The staff was super helpful and the breakfast excellent. Location is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sheilah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

would recommend

Ours was a short stay of 1 night but overall we were happy with the experience. Hotel was conveniently located to centre of town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Massimiliano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel wonderful breakfast in the patio. Just a tiny bit outside the shopping centre but easily reachable by tram
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great for those that are comfortable walking around town. The apartment was spacious and a great base for us in Avignon. There are many dining and market options nearby. Hosts were great and easy to contact if needed. The only thing to be aware of is that parking in the area is quite difficult (for much of old Avignon). When being dropped off by taxi we walked about 5 minutes to save a very slow drive in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff, excellent hygiene.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
big comfortable beds, very helpful staff, great, convenient location in a quiet neighbourhood very close to transit options.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is located right near a train and bus station with easy access to Vieux Lyon (old Lyon), there is a lot of restaurants and shops around the hotel as well. The hotel breakfast was also excellent. I would highly recommend this hotel if you’re visiting Lyon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My sons and I stayed for one night at the hotel Charlemagne so we could experience the city and the food culture it provided. We enjoyed the air conditioning the hotel had to offer in the rooms AAA we happened to hit a warm spell at the time of our visit. The lobby is fine, the elevators smaller than one might expect at a 4 star hotel, but all in all the photos of the facility are fairly accurate. It is a nice place to stay for the money you pay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel in splendid Lyon

The Hotel was fabulous, clean and easy to reach. We loved our room with a great view, a hot bath and a strong WIFI signal. And what made the hotel even more special was the ladies at the reception: warm, kind, welcoming and helpful. Thanks Hotel Charlemagne by Happy Culture for a great stay in splendid Lyon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel rooms are run down and breakfast is like at faulty towers. On the bright staff all the staff are very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We loved it

Great value, high quality for the price. We really enjoyed our stay. Excellent breakfast buffet & customer service, great intelligent multi lingual staff. Great business center laptop.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff were very helpful and courteous. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The breakfast was very complete, with everything you could want to eat. There were lots of common spaces in the building with different functions, that gave a resort feel to the hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was helpful in making copies, requesting taxis, & providing info.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I went for 2 nights and had an excellent experience. The staff were very kind and helpful. The room was clean and very comfortable bed. It was minutes away from the train station Lyon Perrache, 10 min from the confluence and 40min walk to Old Lyon. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

woojin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A convenient location with the train station nearby. Their breakfast was more than we expected. Ms. Lucie at the front desk was exceptionally kind and helpful for our questions. Thank you, Ms. Lucie ~
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A good spot in Lyon

While a little "worn around the edges", this hotel is very pleasant. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Bed comfort is very good. We discovered a good bistro down the road - the midi-minuit - which actually closes at 10:30 (bizarre given the name). Looked at Georges bistro but was overcrowded and too noisy. If you arrive late, parking is free in the street.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Petra

Liked: Staff & service
Our room was not really clean... sheets with hole, bed with stains, dust behind the night stand, hole in the door and the radiator dirty. But the staff was very friendly, the included breakfast good and the location is really good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good. Short walk to metro and tram stations. Friendly staff. A friend traveling with us left her iPad in her room after checkout. The staff retrieved it and we were able to get it a couple of hours later.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Tiia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
There was no light in the seiling. Walls are very thin but staff were very kind and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024