La Guillotière

Lyon

Photo by Catherine Slee
Photo by Catherine Slee
Photo "La Guillotière" by Mike (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Mike (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
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
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
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: Private Walking Tour of Lyon's Traboules

Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town

$41
per adult
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon: Guided Evening Food Tour

Lyon: Guided Evening Food Tour

$110
per adult
Lyon: Guided Evening Food Tour
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River

Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River

$58
per adult
Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River
Lyon: Parc Tête d'Or Bike Tour

Lyon: Tête d'Or park on an electric bike Tour

$40
per adult
Lyon: Tête d'Or park on an electric bike Tour
Lyon: City Segway Tour with a Local Guide

Lyon: City Segway Tour with a Local Guide

$70
per adult
Lyon: City Segway Tour with a Local Guide
Lyon City Historic Neighborhoods Guided Walking Tour

Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)

$6
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)
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La Guillotière Hotel Deals

Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône

Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône

3 out of 5
4-6 Rue Mortier Lyon Rhone
$68 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$79 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with 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 overall value in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (994 reviews)
confortable and clean room. Gentle staff, always available and efficient.

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu

3 out of 5
31 rue Maurice Flandin Lyon Rhone
$81 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
$93 total
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,186 reviews)
Hôtel magnifique

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière

4 out of 5
81-85 Cours Albert-Thomas Lyon
$73 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$87 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,773 reviews)
Simple hotel with easy access to Lyon downtown.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon

4 out of 5
129 rue Servient Lyon Rhone
$129 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$149 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
It was great. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff were helpful and friendly

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
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
Fully refundable
$54 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$62 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with 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. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Breakfast was nice. Good selection of juices, coffees, teas, cereals, breads,cheeses, fruits. Very convenient location. Very pleasant lady at reception.

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Keystone Hôtel & Spa

Keystone Hôtel & Spa

4 out of 5
15 Rue Casimir Périer Lyon Rhône
$121 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Dec 12 to Dec 13
$140 total
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (289 reviews)
Kind staff great amenities

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

Keystone Hôtel & Spa
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Other neighborhoods around La Guillotière

Textile Museum

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.

Lyon City Centre
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
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
At the bank of the Rhone River there are a lot of cool restaurants or bars within/on top of anchored ships.

3rd Arrondissement

4/5(140 area reviews)

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.

3rd Arrondissement
Textile Museum

Carnot - Gailleton

While you're in Carnot - Gailleton, take in top sights like Place Carnot and jump on the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station to see more of the city.

Carnot - Gailleton
Lyon featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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.

Les Cordeliers
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