Lyon City Centre 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.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.
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.
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 Lyon City Centre
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Other neighbourhoods around Lyon City Centre
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.
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.
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.
Les Cordeliers
Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Vieux Lyon's Traboules and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. 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.
Old Lyon
If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Cinema and Miniature Museum. 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.
- Places of interest
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- More trip options
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
- Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
- Place des Terreaux
- Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
- Lyon National Opera
- Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
- Lyon Cathedral
- Tour Part-Dieu
- Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse
- Palais de Justice de Lyon
- Textile Museum
- Lugdunum
- Esplanade de Fourviere
- Bartholdi Fountain
Hotels Near Lyon City Centre, Lyon
- Old Lyon Hotels
- Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu Hotels
- 3rd Arrondissement Hotels
- Les Cordeliers Hotels
- 2nd Arrondissement Hotels
- La Presqu'île Hotels
- 7th Arrondissement Hotels
- 6th Arrondissement Hotels
- Perrache Hotels
- Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim Hotels
- Gerland Hotels
- Carnot - Gailleton Hotels
- 5th Arrondissement Hotels
- Terreaux - Bat d'argent Hotels
- Voltaire - Saint Amour Hotels
- Fourvière Hotels
- La Guillotière Hotels
- Molière - Edgard Quinet Hotels
- 8th Arrondissement Hotels
- 1st Arrondissement Hotels