5th Arrondissement

Lyon

5th Arrondissement
5th Arrondissement featuring heritage architecture and street scenes
5th Arrondissement which includes street scenes
5th Arrondissement
5th Arrondissement

Explore this compelling city district, which encompasses Lyon’s most famous sites, including Fourvière hill and Vieux Lyon.

Stretching along the banks of the River Saône, Lyon’s 5th Arrondissement is home to the city’s most popular tourist attractions. Wander around the 5th Arrondissement to view Lyon’s hidden passageways, the monumental basilica on Fourvière hill and the quaint squares and cobbled streets of the Vieux Lyon.

Begin in Vieux Lyon, the colorful Renaissance quarter of the city that stretches from the River Saône to Fourvière. Admire the well-preserved and colorful historic houses as you amble along, and look for signs indicating that there are hidden passageways, known as traboules, nearby.

Dating back to the 4th century, covered traboules were used by silk workers in the 5th Arrondissement to carry their precious textiles from their workshops to the river, thus avoiding damage during inclement weather. Many of the traboules are now at least partially open to the public, so if you see a sign, feel free to venture in. Try to keep noise to a minimum though, as many of these secret passageways lead through private properties.

Visit the trio of famous churches in the Vieux Lyon neighborhood. Start at Saint-George, which overlooks the River Saône, before continuing farther north to the St. Jean Cathedral and the Gothic Saint-Paul. Check out the souvenir shops on Rue St. Jean or browse the collection at museums, such as the movie-themed Musée Miniature et Cinéma and history-focused Musées Gadagne.

Walk or catch the funicular up Fourvière hill, where you can visit the Roman Theatres of Fourvière, the informative Musées Gallo-Romains and the iconic Notre-Dame Basilica. Bring your camera with you this hilltop vantage point at Fourvière offers some of the best panoramic views in the city.

When you’ve had enough sightseeing, the 5th Arrondissement also has plenty of interesting cafés, bars and restaurants to relax in, as well as independent boutiques for shopping.

Find maps and further information for the 5th Arrondissement at the tourist office on Place Bellecour, just across the Saône. The neighborhood is served by the Vieux Lyon metro station and by funicular stations at Minimes, St. Just and Fourvière.


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5th Arrondissement Hotel Deals

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon

4 out of 5
23 rue Roger Radisson, Lyon
$152 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
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Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel is beautiful and peaceful, only issue is that it is on top of the mountain and you need the tram to get to town. Not much close by and Ubers are hard to come by, not a lot of options for eating around"

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Le Phenix Hotel

Le Phenix Hotel

4 out of 5
7 Quai De Bondy, Lyon, Rhone
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$118 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
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9/10 Wonderful! (995 reviews)
"Close to everything and sling the river"

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

Le Phenix Hotel
Villa Florentine

Villa Florentine

5 out of 5
25-27 Montée Saint Barthelemy, Lyon, Rhone
$348 nightly
The price is $391 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (441 reviews)
"The staff was incomparable! So incredibly helpful and accommodating! Anne was very thoughtful, friendly and, above all, helpful!! The A/C in our room did not work and it was extremely hot, so we were moved to another room with EXCELLENT air conditioning and we were super grateful!! Thank you, Villa ..."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Villa Florentine
Académie Hôtel Lyon

Académie Hôtel Lyon

4 out of 5
6 Rue Lainerie, Lyon, Rhone
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$148 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
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Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Bellecour Square and Part Dieu Mall are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (175 reviews)
"Great location, clean room, spacious for a family of 4."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Académie Hôtel Lyon
Villa Maïa

Villa Maïa

5 out of 5
8 rue du Professeur Pierre Marion, Lyon
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Bellecour Square and Part Dieu ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (120 reviews)
"Everything was very good."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

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Cour des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel

Cour des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel

5 out of 5
6 rue du Boeuf, Lyon, Rhone
$316 nightly
The price is $356 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
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Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Bellecour Square and Part Dieu Mall are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (571 reviews)
"A wonderful historic hotel newly redone"

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

Cour des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around 5th Arrondissement

Roman Theatres of Fourviere showing building ruins and heritage architecture

Fourvière

You might enjoy the historic sites while in Fourvière. Ancient Theatre of Fourvière is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Fourvière Station or Minimes - Théâtres romains Station to see more of the city.

Fourvière
La Presqu\'ile which includes cycling as well as a large group of people

La Presqu'île

4.5/5(255 area reviews)

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.

La Presqu'île
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Old Lyon

4.5/5(50 area reviews)

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Old Lyon
Confluence Museum

2nd Arrondissement

Lively and commercial, the 2nd arrondissement boasts notable places like Place Bellecour and Musée des Confluences. Easily accessible via metro and tram lines, it's also home to Lyon-Perrache station.

2nd Arrondissement
Confluence Museum

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.

Perrache
Confluence Museum

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.

La Confluence


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