Title: initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône Suburban hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge ![Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 9 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7081200/7081134/96581b0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7081200/7081134/f2e3bc02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7081200/7081134/acf130d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7081200/7081134/c01de3a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7081200/7081134/54c7b4f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône is in the heart of Villefranche-sur-Saône, offering a welcoming atmosphere. Guests enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar, scenic views from the terrace, WiFi in public areas, and assistance with tour arrangements and tickets. 7.8 Good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast available - Pet-friendly - Housekeeping - Air conditioning - Parking included £44 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 31 - Nov 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=7081134&PinnedHotelID=7081134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=7081134&PinnedHotelID=7081134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 1 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=7081134&PinnedHotelID=7081134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=7081134&PinnedHotelID=7081134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=7081134&PinnedHotelID=7081134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=7081134&PinnedHotelID=7081134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=7081134&PinnedHotelID=7081134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=7081134&PinnedHotelID=7081134&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7081200/7081134/1dceb9a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room 8.8 Excellent 18 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Hairdryer Private bathroom Wardrobe - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Twin Room | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7081200/7081134/9a6bd167.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room 8.8 Excellent 6 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Hairdryer Private bathroom Wardrobe - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7081200/7081134/acf130d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room 7.4 Good 3 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Hairdryer Private bathroom Wardrobe - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ![Superior Double or Twin Room | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7090000/7081200/7081134/01c04383.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double or Twin Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Blackout curtains Hairdryer Private bathroom Wardrobe - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FVillefranche-Sur-Saone-Hotels-Initial-By-Balladins-Lyon-Villefranche-Sur-Saone.h7081134.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FVillefranche-Sur-Saone-Hotels-Initial-By-Balladins-Lyon-Villefranche-Sur-Saone.h7081134.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.98113%2C4.74078&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=53tZ2mQjSHPyRn1TObmKtqnZO8I=) 365, Avenue Theodore Braun, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Rhone, 69400 #### What's nearby - Bledina head office - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - Château of Flecheres - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles - Golf Club du Beaujolais - 8 min drive - 6.7 miles - Sanctuaire d'Ars - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles - Shrine of St. John Vianney - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles #### Getting around - Villefranche-sur-Saône Station - 8 min drive - Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk - ‪Centre Routiers tout Riquiqui - ‬2 min drive - ‪Georges Blanc - L'Embarcadere - ‬17 min walk - ‪Gold & Rolls - ‬4 min drive - ‪Memphis Coffee Villefranche sur Saône - ‬3 min drive ## About this property ### initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône Hotel near Musée Paul Dini Located close to Golf Club du Beaujolais and Claude Bernard Museum, initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône provides a terrace, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Free self-parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and multilingual staff - A TV in reception, tour/ticket information and coffee/tea in reception Room features All 50 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as sound-insulated walls. 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A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Restaurants on site - Restaurant Balladins ### Things to do - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - In-room cot - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - Guidebooks ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Grab bar near toilet - No lift - Stair-free path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking ### More - 1 building - 3 floors - Built in 1989 - Smoke-free property - Traditional architecture ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes - Free cot ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 80-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Heating (climate-controlled) - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open from Monday to Friday (7:00 AM to 10:00 PM), Saturday to Saturday (7:30 AM to 10:00 PM) and Sunday to Sunday (5:00 PM to 9:00 PM) Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Reception hours are 5-9 PM on Sundays and public holidays. ### Renovations and closures The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 29 July to 18 August: - Dining venue The following facilities are closed on Sunday: - Restaurant ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 8 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15 per night. Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 9 for adults and from EUR 5 for children - Pet fee: EUR 8 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees - Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a smoke detector Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### National rating This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France. ### Property is also known as Balladins LYON Balladins LYON VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAONE Hôtel Balladins LYON Hôtel Balladins LYON VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAONE Hôtel balladins Lyon Villefranche-sur-Saône balladins Lyon Villefranche-sur-Saône Villefranche-sur-Saone balladins Lyon Villefranche-sur-Saône Hôtel ballans Lyon Villefranc Hôtel Balladins LYON / VILLEFRANCHE SUR SAONE initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche sur Saône initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône Hotel ## Frequently asked questions ### Is initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône pet-friendly? > Yes, initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of EUR 8 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much does it cost to stay at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône? > As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône on 2 Nov 2025 start from £43.80, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Villefranche-Sur-Saone-Hotels-Initial-By-Balladins-Lyon-Villefranche-Sur-Saone.h7081134.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône located? > Situated in a shopping district, this hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Musée Paul Dini, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Golf Club du Beaujolais and Claude Bernard Museum. Touro Parc and Parc des Oiseaux are also within 20 mi (32 km). Villefranche-sur-Saône Station is 22 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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