Grand Lyon Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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 Grand Lyon
Keystone Hôtel & Spa
Kind staff great amenities
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
MOB Hotel Lyon Confluence
Great hotel and convenient location
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture
Nice place but a little out of the way from most things. although city transport is close.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Chromatics Hotel & Restaurant The Hill Club by happyculture
Property was very nice. Good food. Great staff. Little oasis in a bit of an odd area. But very convenient to travel around the city.
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025
Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Lyon Centre Confluence
The property was good and well maintained but the homeless people camped nearby felt unsafe.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Novotel Lyon Centre Confluence Bord de Saone
Room was beautiful! Great location linked to a commercial center and public transportation! Staff kind and thoughtful! Close to everything, outdoor terrace!
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Grand Lyon
Perrache
Check out the jazz scene while you're in Perrache. Hop on the metro at Montrochet Tram Stop and Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop to see top sights like Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and La Sucriere.
La Confluence
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in La Confluence. Top attractions like Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and La Sucriere are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Montrochet Tram Stop or Musée des Confluences Tram Stop to see more of the city.
2nd Arrondissement
Travellers love 2nd Arrondissement for its popular shops, and you can see more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Place des Archives or Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Place Carnot and Lyon Confluence Shopping Center.
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.
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.
7th Arrondissement
7th Arrondissement is well liked for its cafes and theatres. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Halle Tony Garnier and Matmut Stadium are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Debourg Station or Place Jean Jaures Station to get around.
Grand Lyon Travel Guide
- Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
- Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
- Place des Terreaux
- Tête d'Or Park
- Halle Tony Garnier
- Lyon National Opera
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Matmut Stadium
- Lyon Sud Hospital
- Édouard Herriot Hospital
- The Village Outlet
- Centre Léon Bérard
- Jean Mermoz Private Hospital
- Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
- Interpol Headquarters
- Pilat Regional Natural Park
- Lyon Cathedral
- Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse
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