Fourvière Travel Guide

Lyon

An ancient amphitheater with stone steps and ruins.
Ancient ruins with stone steps and walls, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.
A cityscape at night with a prominent Ferris wheel and illuminated buildings.
An ancient amphitheater with stone seating and ruins.
Ancient stone columns with a stone staircase leading down.

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A historic cathedral with twin spires and statues, surrounded by lush greenery.

Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière

9.4/10 (2,013 reviews)
Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.
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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

£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
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

£77
per adult
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River

Lyon : 1,5-hour Segway tour

£39
per adult
Lyon : 1,5-hour Segway tour
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 Fourvière

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon

4 out of 5
23 rue Roger Radisson Lyon
The price is £118 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£118
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and staff. The location is very good for the old town access by funicular and the area around the hotel is very intersting with the Basilica and Roma amphitheater nearby. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Villa Maïa

Villa Maïa

5 out of 5
8 rue du Professeur Pierre Marion Lyon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £360 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
£360
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Bellecour Square and Part Dieu Mall ...
Villa Maïa
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 £61 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£61
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£47
8 Nov - 9 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 and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,007 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 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 £108 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£108
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (1,003 reviews)
"I enjoyed the breakfast and the room was comfortable but the most important thing to me was the location. The hotel is perfectly situated for access to the main railway station. The tram stopped right outside and took you to the metro line D which went to the old town. Very convenient. There are ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
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 £71 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£71
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (428 reviews)
"great place!"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture
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Where to stay in Fourvière

Find the best Fourvière 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 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 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 Ferris wheel with lights and the text "Lyon" and "EUROPA-RAO" at its base.
Photo by Hannah De Vera
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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 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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