Old Lyon Travel Guide

Lyon

A statue of an angel overlooking a densely packed city with red-roofed buildings and a river.
An ornate church interior with intricate carvings, golden accents, and a central altar.
A cityscape with dense urban buildings, a central green tree-lined avenue, and prominent signage for 'Panasonic' and 'Matmut'.
A spiral staircase with ornate metal railings and a brick wall.
A plaza with a statue, surrounded by buildings and trees.

Stay near popular Old Lyon attractions

A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, a large circular stained glass window, and a cobblestone square in the foreground.

Lyon Cathedral

9.0/10 (1,365 reviews)
See the remarkable 600-year-old astronomical clock that chimes in this long-standing religious monument.
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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: 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
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Lyon Sunset Food Tour & Wine: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites

£75
per adult
Lyon Sunset Food Tour & Wine: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon: Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Lyon: Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide

£63
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Food Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River

Lyon: 1.5-hour Segway tour

£38
per adult
Lyon: 1.5-hour Segway tour
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Top hotels in Old Lyon

Le Phenix Hotel

Le Phenix Hotel

4 out of 5
7 Quai De Bondy Lyon Rhone
The price is £108 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£108
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"A Wonderful Stay in the Heart of Lyon! I absolutely loved my stay at the Phoenix Hotel! From the moment I arrived, the staff were incredibly welcoming, friendly, and always happy to help. They truly made my stay special. The location is fantastic! Within walking distance of Vieux Lyon, Saint-Jean-Baptiste ..."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Le Phenix Hotel
Cour des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel

Cour des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel

5 out of 5
6 rue du Boeuf Lyon Rhone
The price is £191 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£191
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Bellecour Square and Part Dieu Mall are located ...
Cour des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel
Académie Hôtel Lyon

Académie Hôtel Lyon

4 out of 5
6 Rue Lainerie Lyon Rhone
The price is £111 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£111
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Bellecour Square and Part Dieu Mall are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (291 reviews)
"Excellent hotel with character and conveniently located. Extremely comfortable."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

Académie Hôtel 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £63 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
£63
13 Nov - 14 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,650 reviews)
"Clean, convenient, nice breakfast. Recommended also because of fantastic location at Gare Part Dieu"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 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 £48 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£48
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! (1,012 reviews)
"Perfect for a one night stay and very close to the train station. However, I booked a Superior room but it does not have anything special, still extremely small. There is no hair-dryer in the room, you can get one from reception but with a 20euros deposit and you can only keep it for an hour so not ..."

Reviewed on 27 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 £107 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£107
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (1,007 reviews)
"The cleaning staff were ok but they did not put in the tea coffee water which apparently is done by another set of staff who never responded to calls to replenish these items"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
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Where to stay in Old Lyon

Find the best Old Lyon areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Old Lyon
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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 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.

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

2nd Arrondissement

Travellers love 2nd Arrondissement for its popular shops, and you can see more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Place des Archives or Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Place Carnot and Lyon Confluence Shopping Center.

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