Lyon City Centre

Lyon
Lyon City Centre

Popular places to visit

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Bellecour Square

4/5(82 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.

Bellecour Square
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Part Dieu Mall

4/5(33 reviews)

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.

Part Dieu Mall
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Hôtel de Ville de Lyon

4/5(53 reviews)

The symbol of Lyon and the seat of its government is a stunning 17th-century building with a history of swamps, fires and revolutions.

Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
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Place des Terreaux

4/5(59 reviews)

Life unfolds in this beautiful and busy central square, home to a superb fountain sculpted by Statue of Liberty designer, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi.

Place des Terreaux
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Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière

4.5/5(80 reviews)

Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.

Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
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Lyon National Opera

4/5(28 reviews)

Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.

Lyon National Opera

Things to do

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Lyon: Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide

€70
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide
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Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular

€33
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular
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Lyon: Vieux Lyon Food Tasting Walking Tour

€85
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Vieux Lyon Food Tasting Walking Tour
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Market Tour, Cooking Class & Lunch with Chef in a Private Atelier

€257
Per adult
Market Tour, Cooking Class & Lunch with Chef in a Private Atelier
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Downtown Lyon Food Tour with Local Food Guide

€134
Per adult
Downtown Lyon Food Tour with Local Food Guide
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Make French Pastries with Professional Chef in Private Atelier

€110
Per adult
Make French Pastries with Professional Chef in Private Atelier
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Top hotels in Lyon City Centre

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
3 out of 5
79 boulevard Marius Vivier Merle, Lyon, Rhone
The price is €67 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
€67
per night
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (753 reviews)
"Hotel was better than expected given the recent reviews. It wasn't pristinely clean, but it was satisfactory. The hotel appeared understaffed as we had to wait ~30 minutes to get to our room after the check-in time, however they were apologetic about this and it was not too much of a bother for us. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
4 out of 5
29 Rue De Bonnel, Lyon, Rhone
The price is €111 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
€111
per night
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Part Dieu Mall and Hôtel de Ville de Lyon are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (976 reviews)
"..."

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2024

Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
3 out of 5
31 rue Maurice Flandin, Lyon, Rhone
The price is €69 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
€69
per night
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"Nice location next to transport hub, good links to city centre"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
4 out of 5
16 Rue Lanterne, Lyon, Rhone
The price is €120 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
€120
per night
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Place des Terreaux and Hôtel de Ville ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (841 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, I stayed for 2 nights. No parking on site, the streets are extremely narrow so be mindful as you drive. There was some shenanigans going on outside on the street a bit of a fight. At night the area might not be safe but during the day is fine. There is no parking at the hotel, but ..."

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
Résidence Ôtelia - Gestetud
Résidence Ôtelia - Gestetud
200 Avenue Berthelot, Lyon, Rhone
The price is €88 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
€88
per night
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Part Dieu Mall and Bellecour Square ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (702 reviews)
"A group of guys here for the rugby. Good check in and out. Breakfast nice and varied. A bar would have been nice. A good stay. Would certainly consider again. Good value for money."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2023

Résidence Ôtelia - Gestetud
OKKO Hotels Lyon Pont Lafayette
OKKO Hotels Lyon Pont Lafayette
4 out of 5
14 bis, quai General Sarrail, Lyon, Rhone
The price is €124 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
€124
per night
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"The hotel is clean in general, and staff are nice, but we were allocated to a room that's not facing the street. We opened the windows and killed 6 mosquitos over 3 nights - at midnight as well, so sleep was really interrupted. There can be more lights in the room as well. The hairdryer was broken ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2024

OKKO Hotels Lyon Pont Lafayette
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Other neighbourhoods around Lyon City Centre

Bellecour Square which includes a statue or sculpture, a river or creek and a bridge

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.

Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu
La Presqu\'ile featuring cycling as well as a large group of people

La Presqu'île

4/5(95 area reviews)

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.

La Presqu'île
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La Guillotière

Appreciated for its restaurants and riverfront, you might consider exploring La Guillotière. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Sergent Blandan Park, and jump on the metro at Garibaldi Station or Saxe-Gambetta Station to get around the city.

La Guillotière
Lyon showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Les Cordeliers

Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Vieux Lyon's Traboules and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. 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.

Les Cordeliers
Lyon showing a city, a river or creek and a statue or sculpture

Old Lyon

4.5/5(28 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Cinema and Miniature Museum. 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.

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2nd Arrondissement

Travellers love 2nd Arrondissement for its popular shops, and you can see more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Place des Archives or Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Place Carnot and Textile Museum.

2nd Arrondissement

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