1st Arrondissement Travel Guide
Lyon
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Popular places to visit
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.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
Learn about the history of art by browsing up to 70 rooms full of creative treasures that come from varying time periods and genres.
Bartholdi Fountain
You can learn about the history of Lyon when you stop by Bartholdi Fountain. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Cour des Voraces
Find out about the history of Lyon when you spend time at Cour des Voraces. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in 1st Arrondissement
Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
Lovely spacious room (we upgraded to a superior double) Big, spotlessly clean bathroom. Lovely breakfast. Great area. Central to lots of restaurants and shopping all within walking distance.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Residence Belambra Villemanzy
Lovely hotel and location would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025
The People Lyon
Yes
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Maison Nô
Very good location and staff is very nice and room is perfect
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Perfect hotel for traveller - well located for Lyon Gare Prieu-Dieu. Best hotel breakfast I have had for a long time - quality and choice.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
Excellent views of the city
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around 1st Arrondissement
Old Lyon
If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Palais de Justice de Lyon. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Vieux Lyon Station to see more of the city.
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.
La Croix Rousse
Shopping, spas and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about La Croix Rousse. Sights like Place de la Croix Rousse and Historic Site of Lyon are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Lyon area at Henon Station.
6th Arrondissement
Consider a visit to Tête d'Or Park and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in 6th Arrondissement. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Massena Station or Foch Station.
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.
La Presqu'île
Place Carnot and Bellecour Square are top sights in La Presqu'île, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station or Bellecour Station to see more sights in the area.
1st Arrondissement Travel Guide
- Place des Terreaux
- Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
- Lyon National Opera
- Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
- Bartholdi Fountain
- Amphitheater of the Three Gauls
- Tête d'Or Park
- Halle Tony Garnier
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
- Pilat Regional Natural Park
- Matmut Stadium
- Édouard Herriot Hospital
- The Village Outlet
- Centre Léon Bérard
- Lyon Sud Hospital
- Lyon Cathedral
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Hotels Near 1st Arrondissement, Lyon
- Lyon City Centre Hotels
- 2nd Arrondissement Hotels
- Les Cordeliers Hotels
- La Presqu'île Hotels
- 6th Arrondissement Hotels
- La Croix Rousse Hotels
- 5th Arrondissement Hotels
- Terreaux - Bat d'argent Hotels
- Molière - Edgard Quinet Hotels
- 9th Arrondissement Hotels
- Grande Côte - Annonciade Hotels
- 4th Arrondissement Hotels
- Gorge de Loup Hotels
- Puvis De Chavannes - Le Lycée Hotels
