Lyon City Centre
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Popular places to visit
Part Dieu Mall
During your visit to Lyon, you can enjoy retail therapy at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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 National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
Place des Terreaux
Life unfolds in this beautiful and busy central square, home to a superb fountain sculpted by Statue of Liberty designer, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi.
Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
During your trip to Lyon, you can do some window-shopping at Lyon Confluence Shopping Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.
Things to do
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions
Lyon: City Highlights Walking Tour
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon City Centre Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
"Enjoyed our stay at Radison in Lyon. It had all the modern convinces at hotel. It is has a street car line across the street from entrance which makes for an easy ride into Old Town Lyon or most other places you may want to go. It's an easy walk to the train station. They had a good breakfast buffet ..."
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
"Great Hotel. Wonderful location! Walking to fine restaurants is easy. The hotel is amazingly clean and easy to access (securely). A nice vibe too!"
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026
Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
"Stay was good."
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026
OKKO Hotels Lyon Centre
"Wonderful experience with happy hour and complimentary tea, coffee, cake, nuts and juices 24hr. The bathroom could have been a little better planned"
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026
Citadines Part-Dieu Lyon
"I was so disappointed with the property especially given the rate. The property is undergoing a refurb, had furniture and cables everywhere in the foyer, they were also painting and had a temporary check in desk. One lift wasn’t working, the door to our room got stuck each time and was very hard ..."
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026
Keystone Hôtel & Spa
"An ideal hotel in the heart of Lyon. Room was large enough for 2 people and very comfortable. The staff were attentive to our requests. The hotel has a resto in the premises and good eatery options around it. Tram is close by too."
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
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Where to stay in Lyon City Centre
Old Lyon
Take time in Old Lyon to visit attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Palais de Justice de Lyon. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop 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.
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.
La Presqu'île
La Presqu'île is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Place Carnot and Bellecour Square. See more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station or Bellecour Station.
Les Cordeliers
Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Place des Terreaux. 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.
