Chinatown Travel Guide
Lyon
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Popular places to visit
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.
Tête d'Or Park
Complete your Lyon visit with several hours in this delightful spot, a combination of botanical gardens, grassy public spaces and a zoo.
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.
Place des Terreaux
Life unfolds in this beautiful and busy central square, home to a superb fountain sculpted by Statue of Liberty designer, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi.
Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
The symbol of Lyon and the seat of its government is a stunning 17th-century building with a history of swamps, fires and revolutions.
Things to do
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon: Musée des Confluences Entrance Ticket
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Self Guided Tour in Lyon with 100 Captivating Audio Stories
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River
Top hotels in Chinatown
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
For a budget hotel this is a good choice
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
Good
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
We didnt take our car . Nearness to Gare Part Dieu was the reason for booking this location.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Bikube Lyon
Bikube Lyon is ideally located for my office but the staff and facilities are what make it so great. The team are friendly, the rooms are well appointed and it’s very relaxed. I can also recommend breakfast and dinner.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
NH Lyon Airport
5 min walk to the airport, train station and the tram that goes to the city. Nice and clean and very friendly staff
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
OKKO Hotels Lyon Centre
Clean and extremely comfortable. Breakfast was excellent and service was wonderful. Would highly recommend OKKO hotels to anyone traveling to France!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown
Lyon City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bellecour Square to Place Carnot – discover Lyon City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Voltaire - Saint Amour
When in Voltaire - Saint Amour and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Tour Part-Dieu or Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saxe-Gambetta Station or Place Guichard-Bourse du Travail Station.
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.
Carnot - Gailleton
While you're in Carnot - Gailleton, take in top sights like Place Carnot and jump on the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
