Grand Lyon Travel Guide

Lyon

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Stay near popular Grand Lyon attractions

Lyon Confluence Shopping Center

8.2/10 (464 reviews)
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.
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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

Rp721.615
per adult
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour

Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

Rp103.088
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Rp309.264
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise
Walking Tour Lyon

Lyon Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

Rp696.579
per adult
Lyon Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
Lyon: Guided Evening Food Tour

Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites

Rp1.840.118
per adult
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon: Musée de l’illusion Entrance Ticket

Lyon: Musée de l’illusion Entrance Ticket

Rp389.454
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Musée de l’illusion Entrance Ticket
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Top hotels in Grand Lyon

Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture

Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture

3 out of 5
12 rue Marc antoine Petit Lyon Rhone
The price is Rp1.270.252 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp1.270.252
Rp1.473.679 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (418 reviews)
"great place!"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture
Keystone Hotel & Spa Lyon - Handwritten Collection

Keystone Hotel & Spa Lyon - Handwritten Collection

4 out of 5
15 Rue Casimir Périer Lyon Rhône
The price is Rp2.145.685 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.145.685
Rp2.477.101 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Keystone Hotel & Spa Lyon - Handwritten Collection
Novotel Lyon Centre Confluence Bord de Saone

Novotel Lyon Centre Confluence Bord de Saone

4 out of 5
3 Rue Paul Montrochet Lyon Rhone
The price is Rp1.812.672 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp1.812.672
Rp2.110.787 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (954 reviews)
"The hotel is good for a few days, but the staff forgets to refill the soap even after I mentioned it to the front desk, and to lock the bed properly (the bed goes up) more than twice. The advance check-in and easy check-out are appreciated; the staff is friendly and willing to help."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Novotel Lyon Centre Confluence Bord de Saone
MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence

MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence

3 out of 5
55 quai Rambaud Lyon
The price is Rp1.267.467 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp1.267.467
Rp1.470.614 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"I wish the AC went to 20 degrees Celsius (the lowest was 22)"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence
Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Lyon Centre Confluence

Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Lyon Centre Confluence

7, cours Bayard Lyon
The price is Rp1.199.385 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
Rp1.199.385
Rp1.385.307 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very good! (879 reviews)
"Room was very small and had no air conditioning in 36 degree heat. Bed was OK as we were only there one night. Is pretty much a hotel side to student accommodation without hotel amenities."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Lyon Centre Confluence
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 Rp1.366.821 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
Rp1.366.821
Rp1.579.904 total
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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 ...
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
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Where to stay in Grand Lyon

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

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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.

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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.

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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 historic cathedral with twin spires, a large rose window, and a clock on the facade.

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.

Grand Lyon Travel Guide