Grand Lyon Travel Guide

Lyon

A bridge with a warning sign, benches, and a park area with trees and a building in the background.
A lake with buildings and trees on a hillside.
A river with a ferry, a dock, and buildings in the background.
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A church with a tall spire and arched windows.
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A brightly lit, multi-colored cube structure at night.

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

Rp707.084
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)

Rp101.012
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Rp303.036
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise
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Lyon Sunset Food Tour & Wine: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites

Rp1.803.065
per adult
Lyon Sunset Food Tour & Wine: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Self Guided Tour in Lyon with 100 Captivating Audio Stories

Self-Guided Tours in Lyon with 100 Captivating Audio Stories

Rp60.405
per adult
Self-Guided Tours in Lyon with 100 Captivating Audio Stories
Lyon City Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour

Lyon City Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour

Rp505.060
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Lyon City Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour
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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 Rp1.301.050 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
Rp1.301.050
Rp1.506.543 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
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 Rp1.850.790 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
Rp1.850.790
Rp2.151.168 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (410 reviews)
"We enjoyed everything about this hotel. The staff was very helpful and the breakfast was great."

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Keystone Hotel & Spa Lyon - Handwritten Collection
MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence

MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence

3 out of 5
55 quai Rambaud Lyon
The price is Rp1.319.375 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
Rp1.319.375
Rp1.526.701 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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 ...
MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence
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 Rp1.885.607 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
Rp1.885.607
Rp2.189.467 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
Novotel Lyon Centre Confluence Bord de Saone
Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Lyon Centre Confluence

Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Lyon Centre Confluence

7, cours Bayard Lyon
The price is Rp1.211.626 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
Rp1.211.626
Rp1.399.509 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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! (901 reviews)
"Bien situé, près de la gare, restaurants et épiceries. Les articles de cuisine sont limités. Lits confortables"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Lyon Centre Confluence
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu

Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu

2 out of 5
75 Boulevard Marius Vivier Merle Lyon Rhone
The price is Rp1.016.322 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
Rp1.016.322
Rp1.162.260 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,007 reviews)
"This was the perfect overnight stay for going in and out of Gare de Lyon Part Dieux. We had a quick overnight stay in between legs and it was exactly as described."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Premiere Classe 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
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A statue of a figure holding a staff, overlooking a city with red-roofed buildings and a river.

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.

A statue of an angel overlooking a densely packed city with red-roofed buildings and a river.

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.

A Ferris wheel with lights and the text "Lyon" and "EUROPA-RAO" at its base.
Photo by Hannah De Vera
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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.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers and historic buildings under a dramatic sky.

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 street with a cafe named "Grand Cafe Des Negotiants" and a clock.

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