Old Lyon

Lyon

Lyon showing a city, a statue or sculpture and a river or creek
Notre Dame Basilica which includes interior views, religious elements and heritage architecture
Notre Dame Basilica featuring a city
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière featuring heritage architecture, interior views and a church or cathedral
Notre Dame Basilica showing a square or plaza

Popular places to visit

St. Jean Cathedral showing a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Lyon Cathedral

4.5/5(159 reviews)

See the remarkable 600-year-old astronomical clock that chimes in this long-standing religious monument.

Lyon Cathedral
Lyon Courthouse which includes a square or plaza and an administrative buidling

Palais de Justice de Lyon

4/5(5 reviews)

Take a guided tour of this fine example of neoclassical architecture to learn about the rich history of the French legal system.

Palais de Justice de Lyon
The museum houses an excellent collection of miniatures. The photo shows 'Maxim's' restaurant in Paris. It is definitely worth a visit and it is a museum that kids will love as well.

Cinema and Miniature Museum

You can study the exhibits at Cinema and Miniature Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Cinema and Miniature Museum

Musée Gadagne

You can browse the exhibits at Musée Gadagne, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Musée Gadagne

Quai de Bondy Vaporetto Stop

Enjoy a stop at Quai de Bondy Vaporetto Stop, an entertaining place to visit in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Quai de Bondy Vaporetto Stop

Le Petit Musée Fantastique de Guignol

You can study the exhibits at Le Petit Musée Fantastique de Guignol, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Le Petit Musée Fantastique de Guignol

Things to do

Lyon: Private Walking Tour of Lyon's Traboules

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

$43
per adult
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Lyon City Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour

Lyon City Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour

$35
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Lyon City Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour
Lyon Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience

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

$94
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better
Lyon: Guided Evening Food Tour

Lyon: Guided Evening Food Tour

$111
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 Big Traboules in Little City Stories from the Past Private Guided Tour

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

$64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon Big Traboules in Little City Stories from the Past Private Guided Tour
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Old Lyon Hotel Deals

Le Phenix Hotel

Le Phenix Hotel

4 out of 5
7 Quai De Bondy, Lyon, Rhone
$127 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$145 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Excellent location - very helpful staff. Comfortable and classy!"

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

Le Phenix Hotel
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
$295 nightly
The price is $332 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$332 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
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! (575 reviews)
"Beautiful OLD historic super coolr hotel with modern finishes. Perfect combination! We loved the rooms and interiors. Comfortable bedding. Fantastic location within walking distance of everything in historic old town Lyon. We did enjoy the bar one night but never ate in the restaurant. The breakfast ..."

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Cour des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel
Académie Hôtel Lyon

Académie Hôtel Lyon

4 out of 5
6 Rue Lainerie, Lyon, Rhone
$126 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$144 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
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! (195 reviews)
"Are family of 6 booked two Lumiere suites, with 3 people in each room. We could not have been happier with the accomodation and location. The quality of the rooms is outstanding and both rooms were light filled. Our rooms were on level 3 and 4 and over looked the street below, but with double windows ..."

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

Académie Hôtel Lyon
Collège Hôtel

Collège Hôtel

4 out of 5
5 Place Saint-Paul, Lyon, Rhone
$104 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$121 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (738 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Collège Hôtel
MiHotel La Tour Rose

MiHotel La Tour Rose

22 Rue du Bœuf, Lyon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$109 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
$125 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Popular attractions Bellecour Square and Part Dieu Mall are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (149 reviews)
"This was an unmanned property. Check-in however was done via email with codes for all doors & elevator. Our door was a bit sticky, but we dealt with it. Location was absolutely Perfect! Easy walking to everything in the OLD TOWN area."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

MiHotel La Tour Rose
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu

3 out of 5
31 rue Maurice Flandin, Lyon, Rhone
$72 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$83 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with 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! (1,098 reviews)
"All I did was shower and sleep. Both fine"

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
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Other neighborhoods around Old Lyon

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
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
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
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 Place Carnot. See more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Saint-André Tram Stop or Rue de l'Universite Tram Stop.

Lyon City Centre
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
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
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