La Croix Rousse

Lyon

La Croix Rousse showing cafe scenes and outdoor eating
La Croix Rousse
La Croix Rousse
Photo by Catherine Slee
Photo by Catherine Slee
Photo by Hara Sp
Photo by Hara Sp

Popular places to visit

If you get a chance to pass by Lyon around December 8th you will not be able to miss the annual Fete des Lumières. For days before and after this date the entite city is lid up with with many houndred more pr less spectacular light installations. Streets are packed but it is worth the effort. Originally the feast dates back to an initiative to thank Virgin Mary for saving the city from the plague or a foreign invasion

Gros Caillou

Learn about the local history of Lyon with a stop at Gros Caillou. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Gros Caillou
'Silk Factory' museum in Lyon. The museum is fairly small but gives useful insights into the role the silk commerce played in the economic development of Lyon. The museum shop is not to be missed!

Maison des Canuts

You can browse the exhibits at Maison des Canuts, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Maison des Canuts
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

Things to do

What a spread!

Taste Wine in Lyon: Burgundy, Beaujolais, Rhône, and more

$115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Taste Wine in Lyon: Burgundy, Beaujolais, Rhône, and more
Guided Tour of the Croix-Rousse

Guided Tour of the Croix-Rousse

$22
per adult
Guided Tour of the Croix-Rousse
Lyon: Guided Food Tour with Tastings

Lyon: Guided Food Tour with Tastings

$75
per adult
Lyon: Guided Food Tour with Tastings
Croix Rousse Market Tour & Cooking Class on Beautiful Rooftop

Croix Rousse Market & Rooftop Cooking Class in Lyon

$214
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Croix Rousse Market & Rooftop Cooking Class in Lyon
Lyon: Croix-Rousse District Vegan Food Tour with Tastings

Lyon: Croix-Rousse District Vegan Food Tour with Tastings

$75
per adult
Lyon: Croix-Rousse District Vegan Food Tour with Tastings
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

$17
per adult
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise
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La Croix Rousse Hotel Deals

Hotel Lyon Métropole
Hotel Lyon Métropole
4 out of 5
85 Quai Joseph Gillet, Lyon, Rhone
$127 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$146 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (989 reviews)
"Stayed for 2 separate nights recently and loved every minute. Bar, restaurant , housekeeping and spa staff all friendly and professional however gotta say a huge thanks to Adrienne on the front desk and the team. He sure knows how to keep this one calm as well as sort issues. Can't speak highly enough ..."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Hotel Lyon Métropole
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
3 out of 5
31 rue Maurice Flandin, Lyon, Rhone
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$70 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
$81 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total includes taxes and 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! (800 reviews)
Bonne étape à côté de la gare
"Hôtel récemment rénové, très propre, calme. Jolie chambre d'un standing supérieur au standard habituel de la chaîne. Juste la déco de la salle de bains peut faire sourire... Prendre sa douche avec des passants dans le visuel mural est assez étonnant ! Nuit courte entre deux trains, nous n'avons pas ..."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
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
$56 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
$64 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,004 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
$62 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$72 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and 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! (1,061 reviews)
"Checked in early and they accommodated us with a room, but the if conditioner was faulty. After two trips down to the front desk, they moved us to another room right next door and all was good. Very accommodating."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Le Phenix Hotel
Le Phenix Hotel
4 out of 5
7 Quai De Bondy, Lyon, Rhone
$115 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$133 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (992 reviews)
"All good but too hot inside the property"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Le Phenix Hotel
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
4 out of 5
81-85 Cours Albert-Thomas, Lyon
$75 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
$89 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique residence in Lyon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,699 reviews)
"Clean, well-equipped room, helpful staff, excellent location, great breakfast."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
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Other neighborhoods around La Croix Rousse

Lyon featuring a river or creek and a bridge

Terreaux - Bat d'argent

While you're in Terreaux - Bat d'argent, take in top sights like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and jump on the metro at Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel Station to see more of the city.

Terreaux - Bat d'argent
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
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
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
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
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
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