Cité internationale

Lyon

Cité internationale
Photo by Catherine Slee
Photo by Catherine Slee
Photo "Cité internationale" by Robin Férand (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Robin Férand (CC BY)
Photo "Cité internationale" by Gonedelyon (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Gonedelyon (CC BY-SA)
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Photo by Alkhimov Maxim (CC BY)

Popular places to visit

Bellecour Square showing heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Bellecour Square

4.5/5(175 reviews)

Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.

Bellecour Square
This is a very famous spot among photographers, though I'd never had the chance of getting this photo right. This time, everything fell into place, and it is a blend of long exposures and short ones, especially for the birds.

Part Dieu Mall

4/5(47 reviews)

During your visit to Lyon, you can enjoy retail therapy at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Part Dieu Mall
Tete d\'Or Park

Tête d'Or Park

4.5/5(65 reviews)

Complete your Lyon visit with several hours in this delightful spot, a combination of botanical gardens, grassy public spaces and a zoo.

Tête d'Or Park
Terreaux Square showing a square or plaza, a fountain and a statue or sculpture

Place des Terreaux

4.5/5(97 reviews)

Life unfolds in this beautiful and busy central square, home to a superb fountain sculpted by Statue of Liberty designer, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi.

Place des Terreaux
Terreaux Square which includes an administrative buidling, heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Hôtel de Ville de Lyon

4.5/5(92 reviews)

The symbol of Lyon and the seat of its government is a stunning 17th-century building with a history of swamps, fires and revolutions.

Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
Lyon Opera which includes outdoor art

Lyon National Opera

4.5/5(55 reviews)

Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.

Lyon National Opera

Things to do

Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

￥2,542
per adult
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise
Easy access to Fourvière.

Lyon Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Audio Commentary

￥3,898
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Audio Commentary
Lyon: Secret Food Tour

Lyon: Secret Food Tour

￥17,108
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Secret Food Tour
Lyon: Guided Food Tour with Tastings and Wine

Lyon Food Tour with Full Meal and Wine

￥16,102
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon Food Tour with Full Meal and Wine
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour

Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

￥845
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Full Day Tour Annecy and Pérouges

Full Day Tour Annecy and Pérouges

￥45,426
per adult
Full Day Tour Annecy and Pérouges
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Cité internationale Hotel Deals

Warwick Reine Astrid - Lyon
Warwick Reine Astrid - Lyon
4 out of 5
24 Boulevard Des Belges, Lyon, Rhone
The price is ￥19,113 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
￥19,113
￥21,886 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly residence in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (996 reviews)
"Our room was really spacious and having a kitchen was really useful - perfect for a large family. The workout room was also really nice with a beautiful sauna. We really appreciated the location - right across from the park. Everyone that helped us during our stay was kind and accommodating. We would ..."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

Warwick Reine Astrid - Lyon
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
3 out of 5
31 rue Maurice Flandin, Lyon, Rhone
The price is ￥10,653 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
￥10,653
￥12,287 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (832 reviews)
"Very convenient to the station and transport hub. Comfortable and quiet rooms. Good restaurant on site, nice breakfast."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
4 out of 5
29 Rue De Bonnel, Lyon, Rhone
The price is ￥13,583 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
￥13,583
￥15,803 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"The room was clean and modern with nice lighting and a great shower. The market nearby is amazing but the neighbourhood is no Vieux Lyon. We wish the room had a wine bottle opener and the we had some warning about the fire drill."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
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 ￥8,131 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
￥8,131
￥9,285 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"I think, adding a fridge to the property would make it the stay more convenient."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2025

Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
3 out of 5
79 boulevard Marius Vivier Merle, Lyon, Rhone
The price is ￥8,390 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
￥8,390
￥9,798 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,073 reviews)
"Great hotel on outer of Lyon..great for an overnight stop. Would happily spend time there again."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
4 out of 5
129 rue Servient, Lyon, Rhone
The price is ￥19,113 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
￥19,113
￥21,886 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (994 reviews)
"Best view I have ever had at a hotel in my life. Staff was nice. The room service came within 20 minutes and it was really good. Convenient tram right at the front of the building. Only 10 minutes to vieux Lyon."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
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Other neighborhoods around Cité internationale

Tete d\'Or Park

6th Arrondissement

4.5/5(64 area reviews)

Discover the 6th arrondissement of Lyon, where you can explore Église Saint-Pothin, Gare des Brotteaux, and Musée d'art contemporain de Lyon. Easily navigate the area using metro and tram lines.

6th Arrondissement
Lyon featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Les Cordeliers

Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Vieux Lyon's Traboules and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. 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.

Les Cordeliers
This is a very famous spot among photographers, though I'd never had the chance of getting this photo right. This time, everything fell into place, and it is a blend of long exposures and short ones, especially for the birds.

Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim

If you're spending time in Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim, check out sights like Part Dieu Mall or Auditorium Maurice Ravel and hop on the metro to see more the city at Part-Dieu - Auditorium Tram Stop or Part-Dieu - Vivier Merle Tram Stop.

Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim
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Voltaire - Saint Amour

When in Voltaire - Saint Amour and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse or Part Dieu Mall and hop on the metro to see more the city at Saxe-Gambetta Station or Place Guichard-Bourse du Travail Station.

Voltaire - Saint Amour
Lyon showing a city, a statue or sculpture and a river or creek

Old Lyon

4.5/5(50 area reviews)

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.

Old Lyon
Bellecour Square showing a statue or sculpture, a bridge and a river or creek

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.

Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu

Cité internationale