1st Arrondissement Travel Guide

Lyon

A historic building with classical architecture, featuring prominent arches and a symmetrical facade.
A water fountain sculpture with water jets in a public square.
A large metallic sculpture in a public square surrounded by trees and people.
A historic square with classical architecture, including a large building with a dome and another with a modern glass facade.
A modern sculpture with geometric shapes and bronze figures.

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A grand building with a clock tower, ornate sculptures, and a large dome.

Place des Terreaux

8.4/10 (1,174 reviews)
Life unfolds in this beautiful and busy central square, home to a superb fountain sculpted by Statue of Liberty designer, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi.
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Things to do

Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour

Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

£4
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Picture 2 for Activity Lyon: Private Walking Tour of Lyon's Traboules

Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town

£30
per adult
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

£13
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour

Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)

£4
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)
Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions

Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions

£28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions
Lyon: Guided Evening Food Tour

Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites

£77
per adult
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
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Top hotels in 1st Arrondissement

Grand Hotel Des Terreaux

Grand Hotel Des Terreaux

4 out of 5
16 Rue Lanterne Lyon Rhone
The price is £106 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£106
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Great and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
Maison Nô

Maison Nô

4 out of 5
11 Rue du Bât d'Argent Lyon
The price is £71 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£71
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (480 reviews)
"The location was amazing, the room was clean, and the staff were nice. The rooftop bar was also good."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Maison Nô
The People Lyon

The People Lyon

10 Mnt des Carmélites Lyon Rhône
The price is £58 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£58
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (287 reviews)
"Super clean rooms, super friendly staff, highly recommended"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

The People Lyon
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu

Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu

3 out of 5
31 rue Maurice Flandin Lyon Rhone
The price is £69 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£69
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,467 reviews)
"Great location and the room had all the expected amenities"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu

Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu

2 out of 5
75 Boulevard Marius Vivier Merle Lyon Rhone
The price is £47 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
£47
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Airconditioning was bad"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon

4 out of 5
129 rue Servient Lyon Rhone
The price is £117 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
£117
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"Sadly and unfortunately for the Hotel, Lyon was experiencing an extreme heat wave. The hotel air-conditioning and architectural design was not made for this and was not able to cope. Made for a very uncomfortable stay."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
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Where to stay in 1st Arrondissement

Find the best 1st Arrondissement areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A statue of a figure holding a staff, overlooking a city with red-roofed buildings and a river.

Lyon City Centre

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bellecour Square to Place Carnot – discover Lyon City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A statue of an angel overlooking a densely packed city with red-roofed buildings and a river.

Old Lyon

If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Palais de Justice de Lyon. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Vieux Lyon Station to see more of the city.

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, a river, and a prominent tower.

3rd Arrondissement

Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in 3rd Arrondissement. Top attractions like Part Dieu Mall and Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dauphine - Lacassagne Tram Stop or Archives Départementales Tram Stop to see more of the city.

A red bridge over a river with a white statue of a man in a dynamic pose.

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.

A modern architectural building with a unique geometric design, surrounded by a landscaped area with grass and pathways.

La Presqu'île

Place Carnot and Bellecour Square are top sights in La Presqu'île, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station or Bellecour Station to see more sights in the area.

1st Arrondissement Travel Guide

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