Old Lyon Travel Guide
Lyon
Popular places to visit
Lyon Cathedral
See the remarkable 600-year-old astronomical clock that chimes in this long-standing religious monument.
Palais de Justice de Lyon
Take a guided tour of this fine example of neoclassical architecture to learn about the rich history of the French legal system.
Cinema and Miniature Museum
You can study the exhibits at Cinema and Miniature Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Part Dieu Mall
During your visit to Lyon, you can do some window-shopping at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Bellecour Square
Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.
Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
During your trip to Lyon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Lyon Confluence Shopping Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Things to do
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River
Top hotels in Old Lyon
Le Phenix Hotel
Wonderful staff, very helpful and especially patient with other guests who didn’t know how to behave. Nice upgraded room with view of the river. Only problem was the elevator broke but the helped move our luggage down two flights of stairs. This is a great location if you are visiting old town. Everything ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Académie Hôtel Lyon
Lovely property in a great area. Rooms are nice and staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Cour des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel
Hotel itself is beautiful. Pool and amenities as advertised. Staff are well trained, professional, and very friendly. The room fit and fondue do not reflect the price - layouts are quite strange, ie. no sink on the same floor as the toilet and shower. And Bring your own mattress because the beds ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
Hôtel bien situé avec un accès facile en train à l'aéroport et à d'autres destinations en Europe.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
Friendly staff. Hotel itself is abit run down and there was a smell in the room itself. No windows to open in room to air things out. Otherwise, it was a clean and comfortable room and enjoyed the stay.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
Excellent
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Lyon
Fourvière
Fourvière is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Fourvière Station or Minimes - Théâtres romains Station to explore sights like Lugdunum.
La Presqu'île
Place Carnot and Bellecour Square 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.
Les Cordeliers
Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Place des Terreaux. 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.
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.
Terreaux - Bat d'argent
While you're in Terreaux - Bat d'argent, take in top sights like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and jump on the metro at Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel Station to see more of the city.
Lyon City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Textile Museum to Bellecour Square – discover Lyon City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Old Lyon Travel Guide
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- Ancient Theatre of Fourvière
- Bartholdi Fountain
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Bellecour Square
- Visit Caluire-et-Cuire
- Visit Champagne-au-Mont-d'Or
- Visit Ecully
- Lugdunum
- Visit 2nd Arrondissement
- Visit 3rd Arrondissement
- Visit 4th Arrondissement
- Visit 6th Arrondissement
- Visit 7th Arrondissement
- Visit 9th Arrondissement
- Visit Charlier - Valvert
- Visit Francheville Le Bas
- Visit Gerland
- Visit La Croix Rousse
- Visit La Duchère
- Visit La Guillotière
- Visit La Presqu'île
- Visit Les Cordeliers
- Visit Lyon City Centre
- Visit Mermoz
- Visit Monplaisir
- Visit Montchat
- Visit Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim
- Visit Vaise
- Lyon Holidays
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- Metallic Tower
- Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
- Visit Oullins
- Place des Jacobins
- Place des Terreaux
- Visit Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or
- Visit Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d'Or
- Visit Sainte-Foy-les-Lyon
- Visit Tassin-la-Demi-Lune
- Visit Villeurbanne
