Where to stay in Lyon
Tonight or for your dates: choose when, where and who, and see the available rooms.
In short: For a first visit, stay on the Presqu'île. For charm, Vieux-Lyon. For business, Part-Dieu. With children, Brotteaux or Confluence. For a trade fair, near Eurexpo or in Part-Dieu.
What kind of trip?
Coming up in Lyon
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Biennale de Lyon – contemporary art
Les Grandes Locos & venues across Lyon
The major international contemporary art biennial, spread over a dozen venues. Last weeks.
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Epoqu'auto classic car show
Eurexpo Lyon, Chassieu
One of France's biggest classic car and motorbike shows, with clubs, dealers and spare parts.
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Piscine Global Europe
Eurexpo Lyon, Chassieu
The international trade show for the swimming pool and spa industry. Professionals only.
Which area for which trip?
| Area | Best for | What it's like |
|---|---|---|
| Part-Dieu | Business travellers, early or late trains, one or two nights. | Main train station and business district. |
| Presqu'île & Bellecour | First visits, couples, solo travellers, anyone without a car. | The very centre, between the two rivers. |
| Vieux-Lyon | Couples, solo travellers, a romantic weekend. | Renaissance old town at the foot of Fourvière. |
| Croix-Rousse | Couples, longer stays, travellers who like a local neighbourhood. | The village on the hill, former silk workers' district. |
| Brotteaux & Tête d'Or | Families, congresses at the Cité Internationale, calm stays. | Elegant, calm, next to Lyon's great park. |
| Confluence | Families, travellers with a car, modern hotels. | Modern district where the Rhône meets the Saône. |
| Eurexpo | Exhibitors and trade fair visitors. | The trade fair centre, east of the city. |
| Airport Saint-Exupéry | Early flights, late arrivals, transit. | Hotels at the airport for early flights. |
Neighbourhoods
Each area suits a different trip. Tap one to see what it is like and the rooms nearby.
Part-DieuMain train station and business district.
Presqu'île & BellecourThe very centre, between the two rivers.
Vieux-LyonRenaissance old town at the foot of Fourvière.
Croix-RousseThe village on the hill, former silk workers' district.
Brotteaux & Tête d'OrElegant, calm, next to Lyon's great park.
ConfluenceModern district where the Rhône meets the Saône.
EurexpoThe trade fair centre, east of the city.
Airport Saint-ExupéryHotels at the airport for early flights.
Things to do
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Fourvière Basilica
The white basilica that watches over the city. Its esplanade has the best view of Lyon, the Alps on a clear day.
Take the funicular from Vieux-Lyon and walk back down through the Rosary gardens.
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Vieux-Lyon and its traboules
Renaissance streets, courtyards and traboules, the covered passageways that cut through buildings from one street to the next.
Some traboules are open to the public: look for the small signs on the doors.
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Parc de la Tête d'Or & zoo
One of the largest city parks in France: a lake with boats, a botanical garden, greenhouses and a free zoo.
Ideal for a morning run along the lake.
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Musée des Confluences
A science and society museum in a spectacular building where the rivers meet: fossils, ethnography, the history of life.
Plan two hours; children love the natural history section.
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Dinner in a bouchon
The traditional Lyon restaurant: checked tablecloths, local wine and hearty dishes like quenelles and saucisson brioché.
Look for the official "Les Bouchons Lyonnais" label and book in the evening.
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Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse
Lyon's famous covered food market: cheese, charcuterie, oysters, pastries, and counters where you can eat on the spot.
Five minutes from Part-Dieu station: perfect for lunch between two trains.
Practical
- Hotels with parkingWith a car, stay in Confluence, Part-Dieu or Brotteaux, or near Eurexpo, and filter for…
- Groupama Stadium & LDLC ArenaFor a match or concert, either stay near the venues in Décines, or in Part-Dieu, which is…
- Near a hospitalLook for accommodation within walking distance of the hospital or on its tram or metro line.…
Questions
What is the best area to stay in Lyon?
For a first visit, the Presqu'île: everything is within walking distance. For charm, Vieux-Lyon. For business, Part-Dieu. For families, Brotteaux next to the Parc de la Tête d'Or.
Can I find a hotel in Lyon for tonight?
Yes. Choose "Tonight" in the form: you'll see the rooms still available for this evening, with live prices.
Do I pay more by booking through this site?
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