Where to stay in Lyon — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Lyon is France's second-largest city and is known as the country's gastronomic capital. Set between the Rhône and Saône rivers, the old quarter of Vieux Lyon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with hidden traboule passages linking Renaissance buildings. The city is full of local bouchon restaurants and gorgeous views from Fourvière hill.
Why stay in Lyon
Food capital
The birthplace of the bouchon and of chef Paul Bocuse, a legend of French cuisine.
World Heritage old town
Vieux Lyon, one of the largest Renaissance quarters in Europe, with its hidden traboule passages.
Views from Fourvière hill
The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière on the hill, with views over the city and the Alps.
Festival of lights
The Fête des Lumières, a world-class light festival held across the whole city every December.
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Local dishes to try in Lyon
- 1🍲
Bouchon dishes
Lyon's traditional restaurants, serving bold local fare in a warm atmosphere.
📍 Vieux Lyon - 2🌭
Saucisson lyonnais
Lyon-style pork sausage served with potatoes or baked in pastry.
📍 Citywide - 3🥗
Salade lyonnaise
A salad of greens with bacon, a poached egg, and croutons, dressed with mustard vinaigrette.
📍 Bistro - 4🧀
Cervelle de canut
Fresh cheese mixed with herbs, garlic, and olive oil — a local appetizer.
📍 Bouchon - 5🍫
Pink praline
Tarts and brioche filled with almonds coated in Lyon's signature pink sugar.
📍 Bakery
- 1⛪
Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière · Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière
A white stone basilica on the hill, the most beautiful viewpoint over Lyon.
📍 Fourvière hill - 2🏘️
Vieux Lyon · Vieux Lyon
A World Heritage Renaissance quarter, full of traboule passages and restaurants.
📍 Saône side - 3🎭
Théâtres romains de Fourvière · Théâtres romains de Fourvière
Open-air Roman theaters over 2,000 years old, still used for performances.
📍 Fourvière hill - 4🏛️
Place Bellecour · Place Bellecour
One of the largest city squares in Europe, with a statue of King Louis XIV.
📍 Presqu'île - 5🎨
Musée des Confluences · Musée des Confluences
A science museum of cutting-edge architecture at the meeting point of the two rivers.
📍 Confluence - 6🌳
Parc de la Tête d'Or · Parc de la Tête d'Or
A large central park with a lake and a free zoo.
📍 6th arrondissement
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3 Lyon hotels our team picked for you
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★ 8.7Valueibis Styles Lyon Centre – Gare Part Dieu
#2 top-rated 3-star at 8.7 · breakfast included
★ 8.7ValuePart Dieu Charial Suites & Chambres
#9 boutique B&B · private parking · suites with kitchen
★ 8.6Upper-midRadisson Blu Hotel, Lyon
#1 for the view · 32nd-floor panorama
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Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
#3 4-star with indoor pool · Saxe-Gambetta
ibis Lyon Gare Part Dieu
#8 3-star chain · budget pick near Part-Dieu
Novotel Lyon Centre Part-Dieu
#5 4-star Accor · opposite Part-Dieu station
Citadines Part-Dieu Lyon
#7 Serviced apartment with full kitchen · built for long stays
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🚆 Getting around Lyon
Metro
A 4-line network connects all the key spots across the city — fast and clean.
Funiculaire
A funicular climbs Fourvière hill to the basilica and the Roman theaters.
Tramway
Ground-level trams conveniently link Part-Dieu station and the suburbs.
Walk the old town
The Presqu'île and Vieux Lyon are easy to explore on foot along the rivers.
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See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Lyon
How far is Lyon from Paris?+
The TGV high-speed train from Paris to Lyon takes about 2 hours — perfect to chain trips together.
What makes Lyon special?+
It's famous as France's gastronomic capital and for its remarkably intact World Heritage old town.
How many days is enough for Lyon?+
2 days is just right for the old town, Fourvière hill, and sampling the bouchon restaurants.
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