What's it like in 1st Arrondissement?

1st Arrondissement is a neighborhood that travelers like for its restaurants and bars. Are you looking for 1st Arrondissement travel tips? Be sure to check out Place des Terreaux and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon while you're in the neighborhood.

What's the best accommodation in 1st Arrondissement?

Based on our traveler data, Grand Hotel Des Terreaux is one of the top choices for your stay in 1st Arrondissement. This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Bellecour Square, and it offers an indoor pool and a bar. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include Maison Nô and The People Lyon .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the 1st Arrondissement area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Lyon, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 158 1st Arrondissement hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in 1st Arrondissement, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in 1st Arrondissement.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to 1st Arrondissement?

To access more information about updating your trip to 1st Arrondissement or cancelling it, click here .

What is there to do around this Lyon neighborhood?

Hôtel de Ville de Lyon, Bartholdi Fountain, and Amphitheater of the Three Gauls are landmarks that can't be missed during your stay in 1st Arrondissement. You could also plan a visit to Place des Terreaux or Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon while you're in the neighborhood. Halles de la Martinière, Fresque des Lyonnais, and Place de la Croix Rousse are just a few of the places to visit in and around 1st Arrondissement. Cour des Voraces and Espace Gerson are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Lyon.

How can I get around 1st Arrondissement and the greater Lyon area?

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Croix Paquet Station and Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel Station.

Top 1st Arrondissement Hotels

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Our top choices for 1st Arrondissement hotels

1. The People Lyon

1st Arrondissement

Doan

￥12,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

2. Residence Belambra Villemanzy

1st Arrondissement

Carey

￥11,863 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

3. Hotel Saint Vincent

1st Arrondissement

Gail

￥17,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

4. Grand Hotel Des Terreaux

1st Arrondissement

Peter

￥21,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Atrium Cinema Room (No Natural Light) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

5. Maison Nô

1st Arrondissement

Flo

￥16,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

6. Hôtel de Paris

1st Arrondissement

Joan

￥17,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

7. Hotel Fort St Laurent Lyon - Handwritten Collection

1st Arrondissement

romain

￥24,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

8. Slo Lyon les Pentes

1st Arrondissement

Anonymous traveler

￥11,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Deluxe Room, River View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

9. Le Phenix Hotel

Old Lyon, 0.5 km from 1st Arrondissement

Peter

￥29,741 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Suite Lumière | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

10. Académie Hôtel Lyon

Old Lyon, 0.7 km from 1st Arrondissement

jeff

￥24,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

11. The Ruck Hotel

Gerland, 5.1 km from 1st Arrondissement

haobo

￥19,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

12. Collège Hôtel

Old Lyon, 0.6 km from 1st Arrondissement

"Clean room and bathroom was very spacious, lots of surfaces to leave your things on which was really useful. The staff were great and very helpful, location was convenient being in the old town area but near buses to take us to and from the train station. Lots of food options around. A small thing to note was that while our garbages in the room were emptied daily, the shared one in the hallway seemed to have wine glasses and cups and bottles on the floor around it from when we first arrived to...

Madeline

￥20,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

13. Hotel Silky by HappyCulture

Les Cordeliers, 1 km from 1st Arrondissement

Carmen

￥22,651 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

14. Cour des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel

Old Lyon, 0.9 km from 1st Arrondissement

James

￥42,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

15. OKKO Hotels Lyon Centre

1.3 km from 1st Arrondissement

Lisa

￥23,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Single Room (Act I) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

16. Hôtel des Artistes

Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu, 1.3 km from 1st Arrondissement

Michael

￥21,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

17. Hôtel des Célestins

Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu, 1.3 km from 1st Arrondissement

Eric

￥17,701 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Deluxe Studio (with Air Conditioning) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

18. Citadines Presqu'île Lyon

Les Cordeliers, 1.1 km from 1st Arrondissement

Maipham

￥19,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

19. Mercure Lyon Centre Beaux Arts

Les Cordeliers, 1.2 km from 1st Arrondissement

Gianmarco

￥25,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

20. Hôtel Le Roosevelt

1.6 km from 1st Arrondissement

Thomas

￥19,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Where to stay in 1st Arrondissement

Find the best 1st Arrondissement areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Lyon City Centre

Lyon City Centre is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Bellecour Square and Hôtel-Dieu. See more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Saint-André Tram Stop or Rue de l'Universite Tram Stop.

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Old Lyon

Explore the largest Renaissance district in Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring three sections: Saint Jean, Saint Paul, and Saint Georges. Discover museums, traboules, and historic churches, with Gare Saint-Paul as a transportation hub.

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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.

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3rd Arrondissement

Discover the 3rd arrondissement's impressive towers, such as Tour Part-Dieu and Tour Oxygène, and enjoy cultural venues like Auditorium Maurice-Ravel and Théâtre de la Tête d'Or. Easily navigate with Metro Lines B and D, and Tramway T1 and T3.

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La Presqu'île

Explore numerous cafés, restaurants, and luxury shops in this UNESCO-listed central part of Lyon. Visit cultural institutions like the Museum of Fine Arts and enjoy a quiet urban oasis at the public garden in St. Pierre Palace.

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Top 1st Arrondissement Hotel Reviews

Grand Hotel Des Terreaux

8/10 Good

"We loved the historic nature of the hotel with its 200 year old stone steps. The rooms were spacious and the furniture comfortable, though dated. Breakfast offerings were varied, though they need a way to keep the eggs warmer."