Lyon
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Lyon
Lyon City Centre
Lyon City Centre is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Bellecour Square and Place Carnot. See more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Saint-André Tram Stop or Rue de l'Universite Tram Stop.
Old Lyon
Explore the largest Renaissance district in Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring three sections: Saint Jean, Saint Paul, and Saint Georges. Discover museums, traboules, and historic churches, with Gare Saint-Paul as a transportation hub.
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.
3rd Arrondissement
Discover the 3rd arrondissement's impressive towers, such as Tour Part-Dieu and Tour Oxygène, and enjoy cultural venues like Auditorium Maurice-Ravel and Théâtre de la Tête d'Or. Easily navigate with Metro Lines B and D, and Tramway T1 and T3.
La Presqu'île
Explore numerous cafés, restaurants, and luxury shops in this UNESCO-listed central part of Lyon. Visit cultural institutions like the Museum of Fine Arts and enjoy a quiet urban oasis at the public garden in St. Pierre Palace.
2nd Arrondissement
Lively and commercial, the 2nd arrondissement boasts notable places like Place Bellecour and Musée des Confluences. Easily accessible via metro and tram lines, it's also home to Lyon-Perrache station.
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Appart'City Classic Lyon Part-Dieu
Popular places to visit
Part Dieu Mall
During your visit to Lyon, you can enjoy retail therapy at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Bellecour Square
You can learn about the history of Lyon with a visit to Bellecour Square. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Tête d'Or Park
Explore the great outdoors at Tête d'Or Park, a lovely green space in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Place des Terreaux
Find out about the history of Lyon when you take a trip to Place des Terreaux. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
You can find out about the history of Lyon with a trip to Hôtel de Ville de Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
You can find out about the history of Lyon when you stop by Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Things to do
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise
Lyon Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Audio Commentary
Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon City Card: Public Transport & More Than 40 Attractions
Other places like Lyon
- Groupama Stadium
- Eurexpo Lyon
- Bellecour Square
- Part Dieu Mall
- Tête d'Or Park
- LDLC Arena
- Place des Terreaux
- Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
- Lyon Convention Centre
- Halle Tony Garnier
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Lyon National Opera
- Musée des Confluences
- Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
- Matmut Stadium
- Lyon-Villeurbanne Médipôle
- Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
- Édouard Herriot Hospital
- Centre Léon Bérard
- Lyon Sud Hospital
- Lyon Cathedral
- University of Lyon II
- Vieux Lyon's Traboules
- Jean Mermoz Private Hospital
- EM Lyon Business School
- Carre de Soie
- Ancient Theatre of Fourvière
- Lumière Museum
- Place Carnot
- Sainte Marie de la Tourette
- La Sucriere
- La Part-Dieu Business District