Monplaisir Travel Guide

Lyon

Ornate architectural details, including a balcony with a balustrade and a decorative roof with patterned tiles.

Stay near popular Monplaisir attractions

Lumière Museum

9.2/10 (46 reviews)
You can browse the exhibits at Lumière Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Lyon. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
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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
Walking Tour Lyon

Lyon Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

£29
per adult
Lyon Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

£13
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise
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: Aquarium Entrance Ticket

Lyon: Aquarium Entrance Ticket

£17
per adult
Lyon: Aquarium Entrance Ticket
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River

Lyon : 1,5-hour Segway tour

£39
per adult
Lyon : 1,5-hour Segway tour
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Top hotels in Monplaisir

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière

4 out of 5
81-85 Cours Albert-Thomas Lyon
The price is £60 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£60
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique residence in Lyon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,889 reviews)
"Property location is 15 minutes by metro from the city center. Metro station is 260m from hotel which is convenient. Hotel is clean but run down. Bed wasn’t comfortable and beddings are old. If you’re on a budget this hotel would work. Bonus: it has a small kitchen with necessary kitchenware for ..."

Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
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 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£61
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,479 reviews)
"Perfect ! Tout était vraiment très très bien Repos assuré Propreté Linge merveilleux Literie formidable"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière

Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière

4 out of 5
9 Rue Saint-Théodore Lyon Rhône
Fully refundable
The price is £67 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
£67
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Part Dieu Mall and Bellecour Square are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (338 reviews)
"Exactly what I needed and at at a good price. Very helpful staff"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
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 £46 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£46
2 Aug - 3 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! (1,007 reviews)
"We had what we paid for. Very small room but also very small price. Beds were comfy and the room was air conditioned which was very appreciated during the heat wave. The check in staff was courteous and helpful. And the location was excellent for us. 10 minutes to old Lyon via subway, and walking ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette

Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette

4 out of 5
29 Rue De Bonnel Lyon Rhone
The price is £84 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£84
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Lovely hotel in an excellent location. Helpful staff and big room. Would recommend and will stay again next time I am in Lyon."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
NH Lyon Airport

NH Lyon Airport

4 out of 5
Terminal 1, BP 202 Colombier-Saugnieu Rhone
The price is £86 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£86
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombier-Saugnieu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,143 reviews)
"Restaurant prices a little high but the stay was excellent"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

NH Lyon Airport
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Where to stay in Monplaisir

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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 Place des Jacobins – 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 Auditorium Maurice Ravel 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 modern architectural building with a unique geometric design, surrounded by a landscaped area with grass and pathways.

La Presqu'île

Bellecour Square and Place des Jacobins 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.

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