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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Festival & culture
Biennale de Lyon – contemporary art 2026
Les Grandes Locos & venues across Lyon
The major international contemporary art biennial, spread over a dozen venues. Last weeks.
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Trade fair
Epoqu'auto classic car show 2026
Eurexpo Lyon, Chassieu
One of France's biggest classic car and motorbike shows, with clubs, dealers and spare parts.
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Trade fair
Piscine Global Europe 2026
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.…
Guides
When to bookBook several months ahead for the Fête des Lumières (early December), and as soon as dates are…- Late arrival, early departureFor a late or early train, stay at Part-Dieu, walking distance from the station. For a flight…
- Quiet areasFor a quiet night, choose Brotteaux, the Croix-Rousse plateau, Monplaisir or Confluence. Avoid…
Lyon without stairsStay in a flat area: Presqu’île, Part-Dieu, Confluence or Brotteaux. Avoid the Croix-Rousse…
Part-Dieu or PerracheChoose Part-Dieu if you travel for work, fly or take a TGV: it is the main station, with a…
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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