2nd Arrondissement Travel Guide
Lyon
Visit 2nd Arrondissement
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Lyon Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Audio Commentary
From Lyon: Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings
Lyon City Card: Public Transport & More Than 40 Attractions
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon Food Tour with Full Meal and Wine
Top hotels in 2nd Arrondissement
Sofitel Lyon Bellecour
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025
Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025
Hôtel des Remparts
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025
Carlton Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Lyon Centre Confluence
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2025
Globe et Cecil Hôtel
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around 2nd Arrondissement
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.
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.
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.
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Hotels Near 2nd Arrondissement, Lyon
- Lyon City Centre Hotels
- Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu Hotels
- La Presqu'île Hotels
- 3rd Arrondissement Hotels
- Les Cordeliers Hotels
- 7th Arrondissement Hotels
- 6th Arrondissement Hotels
- Carnot - Gailleton Hotels
- Perrache Hotels
- Gerland Hotels
- 5th Arrondissement Hotels
- Terreaux - Bat d'argent Hotels
- La Confluence Hotels
- La Guillotière Hotels
- 1st Arrondissement Hotels
- Molière - Edgard Quinet Hotels
- Grand Lyon Hotels