2nd Arrondissement Travel Guide
Lyon
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Popular places to visit
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.
Musée des Confluences
You can browse the exhibits at Musée des Confluences, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lyon. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Place des Jacobins
Learn about the local history of Lyon with a stop at Place des Jacobins. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Textile Museum
Enjoy a journey through the world of art, design and textiles in a beautifully laid-out museum hosted in an elegant Lyonnais mansion.
Statue of Louis XIV
You can learn about the history of Lyon with a visit to Statue of Louis XIV. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Things to do
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon: Musée des Confluences Entrance Ticket
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River
Self Guided Tour in Lyon with 100 Captivating Audio Stories
Top hotels in 2nd Arrondissement
Hôtel des Remparts
Staff were available 24/7, room was clean and everything was kept to a standard you would expect for a 3 star hotel. Good location for Christmas markets!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Intercontinental Lyon Hotel Dieu by IHG
Very solid hotel - as advertised, excellent quality, historic building, walking distance to everything - we loved everything about it. The Dome Bar was incredible as well.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Boscolo Lyon Hôtel & Spa
The front desk staff was very helpful and knowledgeable (Thanks Andrew) and happy to share where to go and what to see in Lyon. Our room had all the creature comforts and a fabulous shower. We used the spa facilities daily and loved the sauna. Will be back.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hotel Silky by HappyCulture
Room was a half decent size and convenient location. The hotel itself was a little dated and rooms sparse but did the trick.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hotel du Simplon
Everything was marvelous. Cosy and authentic charm.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Carlton Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection
Very clean room, great location, friendly staff. My only comment is that the elevator didn’t work and there are a lot of stairs (we were on the third floor which was the equivalent of 12 sets of stairs), so if you like stairs - great, if you’d prefer less stairs, ask for a room on the 1st or 2nd ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 2nd Arrondissement
Perrache
Check out the jazz scene while you're in Perrache. Hop on the metro at Montrochet Tram Stop and Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop to see top sights like Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and La Sucriere.
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.
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.
La Confluence
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in La Confluence. Top attractions like Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and La Sucriere are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Montrochet Tram Stop or Musée des Confluences Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
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.
