Lyon Hotel Guide. Hotels in Gerland, Lyon, France

Known for being walkable and business-friendly, Gerland is an economical neighborhood, offering convenient options for restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops. Part of the neighborhood's charm is its college atmosphere. You can experience some local theater, or enjoy the natural beauty of the riverfront. Start by booking your hotel in Gerland, and then enjoy the sights in the greater Lyon area.

Sightseeing around Gerland

The area's storied past is told through the monuments and historic sites, while local museums and theaters add a sense of refinement. Confluence Museum, Confluence Museum, and Centre d'Histoire de la Resistance et de la Deportation feature a variety of exhibits. You can attend a show at Halle Tony Garnier, Maison de la Danse, and Theatre des Celestins. Saint Martin d'Ainay Abbey, Place des Jacobins, and St. Jean Cathedral are monuments worth a look. Place Carnot, Bellecour Square, and Roman Theatres of Fourviere are a few landmarks that can't be missed. Take a tour of campus around Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon, University of Lyon II, or Jean Moulin University. Lyon Aquarium, Confluence Vaporetto Stop, and Quai Tilsit Vaporetto Stop will provide enjoyment for the whole family.

Many visitors like to do some shopping while in town, but there are a number of other activities. You can spend a leisurely afternoon outside at Esplanade de Fourviere, Tete d'Or Park, or Ile Barbe. If you've got some more time, you won't be disappointed by Stade Gerland, Gerland Sports Palace, and Lyon Confluence Shopping Center.

Some of the most popular attractions in the area include Textile Museum, Musee Lumiere, and Gallo-Roman Museum. Auditorium Maurice Ravel, Part Dieu Mall, and Notre Dame Basilica are other must-sees.

Getting around Gerland

If you want to get around the city, Debourg Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Stade de Gerland Station and Place Jean Jaures Station. If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Lyon Jean Mace Station.

Gerland is 11.5 miles (18.4 km) from the airport in Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery). Saint-Etienne (EBU-Saint-Etienne - Loire Intl.) is the next closest airport, 29.6 miles (47.6 km) away.