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 historic building with ornate architecture, a large open square, and surrounding cafes.

Hôtel de Ville de Lyon

8.6/10 (1,183 reviews)
The symbol of Lyon and the seat of its government is a stunning 17th-century building with a history of swamps, fires and revolutions.
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Things to do

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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
Walking Tour Lyon

Lyon Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

£29
per adult
Lyon Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
Lyon: Musée de l’illusion Entrance Ticket

Lyon: Musée de l’illusion Entrance Ticket

£16
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Musée de l’illusion Entrance Ticket
Lyon: Guided Evening Food Tour

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

£76
per adult
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon: Aquarium Entrance Ticket

Lyon: Aquarium Entrance Ticket

£17
per adult
Lyon: Aquarium Entrance Ticket
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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 £76 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£76
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"A marvelous hotel…. Close to everything…. Wonderful breakfast! I loved the pool!"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
Maison Nô

Maison Nô

4 out of 5
11 Rue du Bât d'Argent Lyon
The price is £74 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£74
30 Aug - 31 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. ...
Maison Nô
The People Lyon

The People Lyon

10 Mnt des Carmélites Lyon Rhône
The price is £67 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£67
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (303 reviews)
"Nice staff."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 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 £64 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
£64
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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! (1,556 reviews)
"Really disappointed to not having a fridge, as I need this for my medication , so I had to go out and buy ice a nd keep in a bucket , the cups for tea coffee provided exceptional poor ( paper cups) really ? They were also in the bathroom? No tray for the coffee etc a d just placed on one of the clothing ..."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon

4 out of 5
129 rue Servient Lyon Rhone
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £109 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£109
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great breakfast and evening meal"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
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 £43 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£43
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
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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 Cinema and Miniature Museum. 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 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 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 historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, including a tall spire and a large rose window.

Les Cordeliers

Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Place des Jacobins. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Cordeliers Bourse Station to see more of the city.

1st Arrondissement Travel Guide

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