1st Arrondissement

Lyon

Lyon Opera showing street scenes as well as a large group of people
Lyon Opera featuring a square or plaza, outdoor art and a fountain
Lyon Opera featuring a monument, a square or plaza and outdoor art
Lyon Opera which includes a square or plaza
Lyon Opera which includes outdoor art

Popular places to visit

Terreaux Square showing a statue or sculpture, a square or plaza and a fountain

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.

Place des Terreaux
Terreaux Square which includes a square or plaza, an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

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.

Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
Lyon Opera which includes outdoor art

Lyon National Opera

Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.

Lyon National Opera
Lyon Museum of Fine Arts showing street scenes, a square or plaza and cycling

Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

Learn about the history of art by browsing up to 70 rooms full of creative treasures that come from varying time periods and genres.

Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
Bartholdi Fountain

Bartholdi Fountain

You can learn about the history of Lyon with a visit to Bartholdi Fountain. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Bartholdi Fountain
Cour des Voraces

Cour des Voraces

Find out about the history of Lyon when you spend time at Cour des Voraces. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Cour des Voraces

Things to do

Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour

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

P2,175
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular
Lyon City Historic Neighborhoods Guided Walking Tour

Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)

P333
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)
Lyon: Guided tour of Lyon

Lyon: Guided tour of Lyon

P1,330
per adult
Lyon: Guided tour of Lyon
Lyon WWII and Resistance Tour with Audio Guide

Lyon WWII and Resistance Tour with Audio Guide

P730
per adult
Lyon WWII and Resistance Tour with Audio Guide
Guided Tour of the Croix-Rousse

Guided Tour of the Croix-Rousse

P1,264
per adult
Guided Tour of the Croix-Rousse
Wine tasting at Satriale. Lyon first district

Lyon Music & Wine tasting

P9,312
per adult
Lyon Music & Wine tasting
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Top hotels in 1st Arrondissement

Pilo Lyon - Hostel
Pilo Lyon - Hostel
10 Mnt des Carmélites, Lyon, Rhône
The price is P4,381 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P4,381
P4,929 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (172 reviews)
"Very nice stuff"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Pilo Lyon - Hostel
Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
4 out of 5
16 Rue Lanterne, Lyon, Rhone
The price is P7,410 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P7,410
P8,482 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great location, great hotel."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
Hotel Fort St Laurent Lyon - Handwritten Collection
Hotel Fort St Laurent Lyon - Handwritten Collection
4 out of 5
1b place Bellevue, Lyon
The price is P7,223 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P7,223
P8,276 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Bellecour Square and Part Dieu Mall ...
9/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)
A Truly Luxury Hotel Overlooking City Lyon
"Perfect location among artsy and understated residential area. Bus C6 takes you directly from Lyon Train Station to the bottom hill where the hotel, an ancient fortress, is on top of the hill overlooking the river and Lyon. A nice 15 minute flat road or a quick shortcut stairs walk to the hotel. ..."

Reviewed on May 22, 2025

Hotel Fort St Laurent Lyon - Handwritten Collection
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 P4,087 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P4,087
P4,713 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
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! (820 reviews)
"Very convenient to the station and transport hub. Comfortable and quiet rooms. Good restaurant on site, nice breakfast."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
4 out of 5
29 Rue De Bonnel, Lyon, Rhone
The price is P5,210 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P5,210
P6,062 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (992 reviews)
"Bon hôtel et bon séjour, mis à part le matelas inconfortable, que je soupçonne d’être à la toute fin de sa vie."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
2 out of 5
75 Boulevard Marius Vivier Merle, Lyon, Rhone
The price is P3,139 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
P3,139
P3,584 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"I think, adding a fridge to the property would make it the stay more convenient."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2025

Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
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Other neighbourhoods around 1st Arrondissement

Lyon featuring a river or creek and a bridge

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 city, a statue or sculpture and a river or creek

Old Lyon

Take time in Old Lyon to visit attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Palais de Justice de Lyon. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Vieux Lyon Station to see more of the city.

Old Lyon
Lyon featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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
La Croix Rousse showing cafe scenes and outdoor eating

La Croix Rousse

Shopping, spas, and restaurants are just a few things travelers like about La Croix Rousse. Sights like Place de la Croix Rousse and Historic Site of Lyon are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Lyon area at Henon Station.

La Croix Rousse
Tete d\'Or Park

6th Arrondissement

Travelers choose 6th Arrondissement for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Massena Station or Foch Station and check out top sights like Tête d'Or Park.

6th Arrondissement
Bellecour Square showing a statue or sculpture, a bridge and a river or creek

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

1st Arrondissement