Cité internationale Travel Guide
Lyon
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
Top hotels in Cité internationale
Warwick Reine Astrid - Lyon
Friendly staff and a great room
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
Tés bien compte tenu de l'influence Merci au personnel
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Hôtel magnifique
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Great, recommended
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Breakfast was nice. Good selection of juices, coffees, teas, cereals, breads,cheeses, fruits. Very convenient location. Very pleasant lady at reception.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Keystone Hôtel & Spa
My room was clean and bed was so comfy, great shower. The bus was round the corner and down the road there was the tram and a shopping centre. The staff were a standout.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cité internationale
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.
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.
Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim
While you're in Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim, take in top sights like Part Dieu Mall or Auditorium Maurice Ravel, and hop on the metro to see more of 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 of the city at Saxe-Gambetta Station or Place Guichard-Bourse du Travail Station.
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.
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.
Cité internationale Travel Guide
- Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
- Place des Terreaux
- Tête d'Or Park
- Halle Tony Garnier
- Lyon National Opera
- Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Matmut Stadium
- Lyon Sud Hospital
- Édouard Herriot Hospital
- Centre Léon Bérard
- The Village Outlet
- Jean Mermoz Private Hospital
- Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
- Interpol Headquarters
- Pilat Regional Natural Park
- Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse
