6th Arrondissement Travel Guide
Lyon
Visit 6th Arrondissement
Popular places to visit
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.
Contemporary Art Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Contemporary Art Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Part Dieu Mall
During your visit to Lyon, you can do some window-shopping 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.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
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.
Top hotels in 6th Arrondissement
OKKO Hotels Lyon Centre
"Wonderful experience with happy hour and complimentary tea, coffee, cake, nuts and juices 24hr. The bathroom could have been a little better planned"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Warwick Reine Astrid - Lyon
"Clean and spacious room. Quiet area of town, shops closed early. The hotel is next to the park which was lovely."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Lyon - Cité Internationale by IHG
Hôtel Le Roosevelt
"great staff very helpfull"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Grand Hotel des Brotteaux Lyon Ctre - Handwritten Collection
"This is not a hotel! A room to sleep yes. There are zero amenities, room was like a closet: had to complain to get a bigger room. There is no gymnasium, lobby is not inviting. Neighborhood is lovely. Close to train station."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hôtel Taggât
"My room had everything I needed. I don’t need loads of fancy stuff I just need a safe, well maintained, clean and comfy room and that’s what I got."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
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Where to stay in 6th Arrondissement
Lyon City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Bellecour Square to Place Carnot – discover Lyon City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
3rd Arrondissement
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in 3rd Arrondissement. Top attractions like Part Dieu Mall and Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dauphine - Lacassagne Tram Stop or Archives Départementales Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
