Old Lyon Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lyon featuring a city, a river or creek and a statue or sculpture
Notre Dame Basilica which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and interior views
Notre Dame Basilica featuring a city
Old Lyon
Notre Dame Basilica showing a square or plaza

Popular places to visit

St. Jean Cathedral featuring religious elements and a church or cathedral

Lyon Cathedral

4.5/5(23 reviews)

See the remarkable 600-year-old astronomical clock that chimes in this long-standing religious monument.

Lyon Cathedral
Lyon Courthouse featuring an administrative building and a square or plaza

Palais de Justice de Lyon

Take a guided tour of this fine example of neoclassical architecture to learn about the rich history of the French legal system.

Palais de Justice de Lyon
Cinema and Miniature Museum

Cinema and Miniature Museum

You can study the exhibits at Cinema and Miniature Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Cinema and Miniature Museum

Guignol Theater

Enjoy a performance at Guignol Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Guignol Theater

Quai de Bondy Vaporetto Stop

Enjoy a stop at Quai de Bondy Vaporetto Stop, an entertaining place to visit in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Quai de Bondy Vaporetto Stop

Espace Gerson

Enjoy a performance at Espace Gerson, a popular theatre in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Espace Gerson

Activities

Lyon: Secret Food Tour

Lyon: Secret Food Tour

AU$180
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Secret Food Tour
Lyon Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience

Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better

AU$170
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better
Lyon: Guided Food Tour with Tastings and Wine

Lyon Food Tour with Full Meal and Wine

AU$144
per adult
Lyon Food Tour with Full Meal and Wine
Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour

Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular

AU$58
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour

Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

AU$9
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon Sunset Food Tour – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better

Lyon Sunset Food Tour – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better

AU$188
per adult
Lyon Sunset Food Tour – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better
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Our pick of the best Old Lyon Hotel Deals

Le Phenix Hotel
Le Phenix Hotel
4 out of 5
7 Quai De Bondy, Lyon, Rhone
The price is AU$215 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$215
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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! (996 reviews)
"The front seat staff is AMAZING!"

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2025

Le Phenix Hotel
Académie Hôtel Lyon
Académie Hôtel Lyon
4 out of 5
6 Rue Lainerie, Lyon, Rhone
The price is AU$285 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$285
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
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! (122 reviews)
"We loved the location and that staff. Our only wish was for a fan or more ventilation in the 1st floor Traboule room we stayed in. Otherwise, how cool to stay in a Traboule! So much history here."

Reviewed on 27 Apr. 2025

Académie Hôtel Lyon
Collège Hôtel
Collège Hôtel
4 out of 5
5 Place Saint-Paul, Lyon, Rhone
The price is AU$210 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$210
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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! (695 reviews)
"Excellent Déjeuner Bio ! Parapluie a la disposition des clients ! Bon renseignements sur les lieux !"

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2025

Collège Hôtel
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
3 out of 5
31 rue Maurice Flandin, Lyon, Rhone
The price is AU$130 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$130
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (668 reviews)
"Comfortable stay"

Reviewed on 27 Apr. 2025

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
4 out of 5
81-85 Cours Albert-Thomas, Lyon
The price is AU$133 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$133
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 4-star boutique residence in Lyon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,675 reviews)
"Decent no frills place with the usual amenities. Helpful staff and good location - close to the metro. Note that no room clean up for 7 days but towels can be changed at the reception as needed."

Reviewed on 18 Jan. 2025

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
4 out of 5
23 rue Roger Radisson, Lyon
The price is AU$273 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$273
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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)
"The Fourviere is a staggeringly lovely hotel in a beautifully renovated period property. Our room had a great view of the Cathederal and was easy walking distance from both funiculars. The breakfast was very good and offered lots of options to suit my dairy intolerance. The indoor spa and outdoor ..."

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2025

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Lyon

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 which includes a bridge and a river or creek

Terreaux - Bat d'argent

While you're in Terreaux - Bat d'argent, take in top sights like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and jump on the metro at Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel Station to see more of the city.

Terreaux - Bat d'argent
Lyon showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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.

Les Cordeliers
Bellecour Square which includes a statue or sculpture, a river or creek and a bridge

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.

Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu
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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.

Lyon City Centre

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