Villette Gare
Lyon
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Popular places to visit

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

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

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

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

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

Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.
Things to do

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

Lyon City Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour

Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better

Lyon Big Traboules in Little City Stories from the Past Private Guided Tour

Lyon: Segway Tour Along Rhône and Saône River
Villette Gare Hotel Deals

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Location is perfect but rooms are narrow
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

Montempô Lyon Part Dieu
Our room was a good size, clean and the bed comfortable and large (queen.) The room needed an arm chair and was certainly large enough for that. We did not find the kitchen to be well equipped, just the bare minimum. The only kitchen knife was a (dull) paring knife: not even a bread knife. There ...
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

Hôtel Mercure Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Next to railway station
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

ibis Styles Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu Hotel
This was my favorite location that I stayed at during my 3 week vacation in France. I stayed at a location in Paris and a location in the South of France. This was my favorite. Clean, organized and well taken care of. The location was perfect. Train station is right next door plus the shuttle train ...
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
4 night stay in Lyon. Hotel is located beside Westfield shopping centre and a short distance from the main train station. The hotel itself was clean, but the carpets in the corridor leading to the rooms could do with replacing as they are heavily marked and looked dirty. The bar was okay, great view ...
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Room was clean and the staff friendly.
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Villette Gare

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.

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.

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

La Guillotière
While you're strolling through La Guillotière, you may want to check out the restaurants and riverfront. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Garibaldi Station or Saxe-Gambetta Station.

6th Arrondissement
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.

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.
