2nd Arrondissement Travel Guide

Lyon

A modern architectural building with a unique geometric design, surrounded by a landscaped area with pathways and greenery.
A modern architectural building with a unique, angular design, situated by a body of water with a boat docked nearby.
A modern architectural building with a unique design, a river with boats, and a green landscape.
A modern building with a unique geometric design, a large red horse sculpture, and the text "Only Lyon" on a platform.
A wide open plaza with a statue of a man on horseback, surrounded by historic buildings and a clear sky.
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A historic plaza with a statue of a man on a horse, a clock tower, and the Hotel Royal building.

Bellecour Square

8.6/10 (2,316 reviews)
Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.
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Things to do

Picture 2 for Activity Lyon: Private Walking Tour of Lyon's Traboules

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

£31
per adult
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour

Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular

£28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

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

Lyon: City Highlights Walking Tour

£18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon: City Highlights Walking Tour
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)
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)
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Top hotels in 2nd Arrondissement

Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture

Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture

3 out of 5
12 rue Marc antoine Petit Lyon Rhone
The price is £62 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£62
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture
Keystone Hotel & Spa Lyon - Handwritten Collection

Keystone Hotel & Spa Lyon - Handwritten Collection

4 out of 5
15 Rue Casimir Périer Lyon Rhône
The price is £89 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£89
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (410 reviews)
"We enjoyed everything about this hotel. The staff was very helpful and the breakfast was great."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Keystone Hotel & Spa Lyon - Handwritten Collection
MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence

MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence

3 out of 5
55 quai Rambaud Lyon
The price is £63 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
£63
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel 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 ...
MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence
Intercontinental Lyon Hotel Dieu by IHG

Intercontinental Lyon Hotel Dieu by IHG

5 out of 5
20 Quai Jules Courmont Lyon Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
The price is £229 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£229
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (628 reviews)
"This is a very nice property. Some rooms are on the small side but bathrooms big. High end finish. We were in 147 once and it had a few stairs inside the room and it was very small. We also had 225 and it was bigger with no stairs. There were a couple of mtce issues in my room but they were fixed ..."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Intercontinental Lyon Hotel Dieu by IHG
Mercure Lyon Centre Château Perrache

Mercure Lyon Centre Château Perrache

4 out of 5
12 Cours De Verdun Rambaud Lyon Rhone
The price is £80 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£80
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Bellecour Square and Westfield La Part-Dieu ...
8.2/10 Very good! (939 reviews)
"Lovely property near the train station. Staff were very nice and helpful. Beds were very comfortable."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Mercure Lyon Centre Château Perrache
HOTELO Lyon Charité

HOTELO Lyon Charité

3 out of 5
37 Cours De Verdun Lyon Rhone
The price is £57 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
£57
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (574 reviews)
"Nice hotel"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

HOTELO Lyon Charité
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Where to stay in 2nd Arrondissement

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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 Hôtel-Dieu – 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 Ferris wheel with lights and the text "Lyon" and "EUROPA-RAO" at its base.
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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 with modern skyscrapers and historic buildings under a dramatic sky.

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 street with a cafe named "Grand Cafe Des Negotiants" and a clock.

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.

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