Gerland Travel Guide
Lyon
Visit Gerland
Stay near popular Gerland attractions
Things to do
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon City Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour
Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise
Top hotels in Gerland
The Ruck Hotel
"Swimming pool not available. Advised to pay to go the sports facility next to hotel. Specialist swim attire was necessary there though. Room design funky but toilet was separate to the rest of bathroom and too far away from the handwash basin for hygiene purposes. Cleaner did not clean room on the ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Novotel Lyon Gerland Musée des Confluences
"We stayed here during the heat wave in June because the hotel had AC and a pool. The room was small, but nice and cool. The pool needs maintenance, but was a nice respite from the heat. Overall a nice property and good price. Location is close to the confluence museum, but not much else. We took ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Q7 Lodge Lyon 7
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
"Great location and the room had all the expected amenities"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
"Airconditioning was bad"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
"Sadly and unfortunately for the Hotel, Lyon was experiencing an extreme heat wave. The hotel air-conditioning and architectural design was not made for this and was not able to cope. Made for a very uncomfortable stay."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Gerland
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.
Old Lyon
If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Palais de Justice de Lyon. 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.
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.
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.
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.
