5th Arrondissement Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

5th Arrondissement
5th Arrondissement showing heritage architecture and street scenes
5th Arrondissement featuring street scenes
5th Arrondissement
5th Arrondissement
Explore this compelling city district, which encompasses Lyon’s most famous sites, including Fourvière hill and Vieux Lyon.

Stretching along the banks of the River Saône, Lyon’s 5th Arrondissement is home to the city’s most popular tourist attractions. Wander around the 5th Arrondissement to view Lyon’s hidden passageways, the monumental basilica on Fourvière hill and the quaint squares and cobbled streets of the Vieux Lyon.

Begin in Vieux Lyon, the colorful Renaissance quarter of the city that stretches from the River Saône to Fourvière. Admire the well-preserved and colorful historic houses as you amble along, and look for signs indicating that there are hidden passageways, known as traboules, nearby.

Dating back to the 4th century, covered traboules were used by silk workers in the 5th Arrondissement to carry their precious textiles from their workshops to the river, thus avoiding damage during inclement weather. Many of the traboules are now at least partially open to the public, so if you see a sign, feel free to venture in. Try to keep noise to a minimum though, as many of these secret passageways lead through private properties.

Visit the trio of famous churches in the Vieux Lyon neighborhood. Start at Saint-George, which overlooks the River Saône, before continuing farther north to the St. Jean Cathedral and the Gothic Saint-Paul. Check out the souvenir shops on Rue St. Jean or browse the collection at museums, such as the movie-themed Musée Miniature et Cinéma and history-focused Musées Gadagne.

Walk or catch the funicular up Fourvière hill, where you can visit the Roman Theatres of Fourvière, the informative Musées Gallo-Romains and the iconic Notre-Dame Basilica. Bring your camera with you this hilltop vantage point at Fourvière offers some of the best panoramic views in the city.

When you’ve had enough sightseeing, the 5th Arrondissement also has plenty of interesting cafés, bars and restaurants to relax in, as well as independent boutiques for shopping.

Find maps and further information for the 5th Arrondissement at the tourist office on Place Bellecour, just across the Saône. The neighborhood is served by the Vieux Lyon metro station and by funicular stations at Minimes, St. Just and Fourvière.


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Our pick of the best 5th Arrondissement Hotel Deals

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
4 out of 5
23 rue Roger Radisson, Lyon
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The price is AU$265 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
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30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
"Great location. Easy parking. Great service."

Reviewed on 27 Feb. 2025

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Le Phenix Hotel
Le Phenix Hotel
4 out of 5
7 Quai De Bondy, Lyon, Rhone
The price is AU$229 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
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13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (989 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, with a stunning ground floor entrance/reception. Rooms and hallway a little tired, but it didn’t detract from the stay. If you get a family bedroom make sure you got a proper shower - ours was one over a bath without a shower curtain so it wasn’t the easiest to shower in without ..."

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025

Le Phenix Hotel
Collège Hôtel
Collège Hôtel
4 out of 5
5 Place Saint-Paul, Lyon, Rhone
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The price is AU$197 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
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30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (667 reviews)
"Location and friendlyness"

Reviewed on 6 Mar. 2025

Collège Hôtel
Académie Hôtel Lyon
Académie Hôtel Lyon
4 out of 5
6 Rue Lainerie, Lyon, Rhone
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The price is AU$229 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
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30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Place des Terreaux and Bellecour Square are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (112 reviews)
Convenient location in old town
"It is renoveted old house in old town. Interesting layout. From the elevator, we need to walk some spiral staircases to get to our room, not convenient. When with luggage, it is kind of dangerous. The gabage cans are very small. Whe we check in, the front desk staff was not there and door is locked. ..."

Reviewed on 13 Mar. 2025

Académie Hôtel Lyon
Villa Florentine
Villa Florentine
5 out of 5
25-27 Montée Saint Barthelemy, Lyon, Rhone
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The price is AU$391 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (417 reviews)
Beautiful hotel in Lyon
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Reviewed on 1 Mar. 2025

Villa Florentine
Villa Maïa
Villa Maïa
5 out of 5
8 rue du Professeur Pierre Marion, Lyon
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The price is AU$776 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
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30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Bellecour Square and Place des ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
"Wonderful rooms. Fantastic views. Attentive service."

Reviewed on 15 Mar. 2025

Villa Maïa
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Other neighbourhoods around 5th Arrondissement

Roman Theatres of Fourviere which includes heritage architecture and a ruin

Fourvière

Fourvière is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Fourvière Station or Minimes - Théâtres romains Station to explore sights like Ancient Theatre of Fourvière.

Fourvière
La Presqu\'ile featuring cycling as well as a large group of people

La Presqu'île

4.5/5(33 area reviews)

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.

La Presqu'île
Lyon showing a city, a river or creek and a statue or sculpture

Old Lyon

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

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.

Old Lyon
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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.

2nd Arrondissement
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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.

Perrache
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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.

Carnot - Gailleton

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