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The People Lyon

Hostel in Lyon with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Double Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Reception
Shower, hair dryer, soap, shampoo
Pilo Lyon - Hostel in Lyon City Centre blends relaxation and networking. The on-site cafe serves coffee and snacks, and the bar is a popular spot. Travelers value the coworking spaces and reliable in-room WiFi, with staff consistently earning positive reviews.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room with Fourviere View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Comfort Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir mixte de 4 lits

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir mixte de 9 lits

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 9 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir mixte de 10 lits

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir mixte de 14 lits

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 14 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir mixte de 16 lits

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 16 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir mixte de 18 lits

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 18 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir pour femmes de 8 lits

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir pour femmes de 10 lits

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Lyon, The People Lyon is in the city center. Theatre des Celestins and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Quai Tilsit Vaporetto Stop and Musée des Confluences. Lyon Aquarium and Genas Karting are also worth visiting.
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10 Mnt des Carmélites, Lyon, Rhône, 69001

What's nearby

  • Place des Terreaux - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hôtel de Ville de Lyon - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lyon National Opera - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bellecour Square - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Part Dieu Mall - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Croix-Rousse Metro Station - 7 min walk
  • Lyon Saint Paul Station - 10 min walk
  • Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fika Lyon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dam's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Le Jardin des Pentes - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Micro Sillon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Aux 3 Gaules - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The People Lyon

Hostel remodeled in 2023 and located near Bellecour Square
The People Lyon provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and coworking spaces
  • Bicycle parking, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The People Lyon feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 11.90 for adults and EUR 9.90 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

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 0.83 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: approximately EUR 11.9 for adults and EUR 9.9 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per stay
  • 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

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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Pilo Lyon
Pilo Lyon Hostel
Pilo Lyon - Hostel Lyon
Pilo Lyon - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Pilo Lyon - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Lyon

Frequently asked questions

Is The People Lyon pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The People Lyon ?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The People Lyon ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The People Lyon ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The People Lyon located?

Located in Lyon City Centre, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Historic Site of Lyon and Bellecour Square. Cour des Voraces and Place de la Croix Rousse are also within 10 minutes. Croix-Rousse Metro Station is 7 minutes by foot and Croix Paquet Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

The People Lyon Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 220 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, amenities and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

tommaso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location a d affordable prices. There is no parking. You need to park at 15min walk at Gross Callou, quite pricey
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halvor Smestad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good price, nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Martijn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable for a hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value hotel in central Lyon
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stuff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff; clean rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Manja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! The room was clean and fun, and the service was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool place, Clean and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kartal

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

Perfect place to stay in Lyon!

amazing atmosphere with a very nice location. we really liked the yard.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

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

Great hotel on a hill

Hotel was clean and welcoming! Lots to do/eat on the ground floor. Room was a bit dark, but very comfortable. Hotel was close to everything, but located on a steep hill, so be prepared.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Combination of hostel and hotel patrons made for some great people watching.Loved the courtyard right off the eating area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zsigmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at many hostels in Europe, this one was one of the best experiences. Clean, nice beds, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Anna

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

Family's holiday

The Hostel is very comfortable Nice and modern with a lovely bar on the ground floor. The only negative point is the position,up on the hill,so it's not very easy to reach if you are coming with luggages or buggies and young kids. Overall is a good price for the expensive Lyon.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel. Clean, modern, hip. Good staff. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Great

Lovely hotel, with friendly and helpful staff and a great vibe. Facilities are good and the restaurant has a good menu and a great terrace. Enjoyed our stay, recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

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

Enjoyable stay

We enjoyed our stay at the Pilo. It has a very friendly atmosphere, and the staff are very helpful. All the staff are dedicated to high standards. The hotel is new and is a pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic service and price. Good location close to Lyon centre and some rooms have a view of Basilique de Fourviere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Altay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a 4 bed shared room. Bathroom was very clean, staff was very nice and it was pretty quiet for sleeping.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No ventilation in the room, I got there after check in time and it was dirty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erdal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good and affordable option in Lyon. The family room we had was cleverly designed and clean. Staff was approachBle and helpfull.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

michaël

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superbe ! Personnel impeccable !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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