Lyon City Centre
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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.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.
Things to do
Lyon City Card: Public Transport & More Than 40 Attractions
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon Food Tour with Full Meal and Wine
Lyon Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Audio Commentary
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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.
La Guillotière
While you're strolling through La Guillotière, you may want to check out the restaurants and riverfront. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Garibaldi Station or Saxe-Gambetta 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.
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Hotels Near Lyon City Centre
- Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu Hotels
- La Presqu'île Hotels
- 7th Arrondissement Hotels
- 2nd Arrondissement Hotels
- Les Cordeliers Hotels
- Gerland Hotels
- Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim Hotels
- 6th Arrondissement Hotels
- Voltaire - Saint Amour Hotels
- 8th Arrondissement Hotels
- 5th Arrondissement Hotels
- Terreaux - Bat d'argent Hotels
- La Guillotière Hotels
- Molière - Edgard Quinet Hotels
- Fourvière Hotels
- 1st Arrondissement Hotels
- Yves Farge - Le Fleuve Hotels
- 9th Arrondissement Hotels