Lyon City Centre
Lyon
Visit Lyon City Centre
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 enjoy retail therapy at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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.
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.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Lyon’s crowning glory, this monumental church stands atop Fourvière hill and provides fabulous panoramas of the city.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
Things to do
Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular
Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better
Lyon Uncovered: From Secret Courtyards to Culinary Legends
Top hotels in Lyon City Centre
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2025
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2025
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2025
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025
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
La Presqu'île is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Place Carnot and Bellecour Square. See more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station or Bellecour Station.
Voltaire - Saint Amour
When in Voltaire - Saint Amour and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse or Part Dieu Mall and hop on the metro to see more 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.
Hotels Near Lyon City Centre, Lyon
- Old Lyon Hotels
- Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu Hotels
- 3rd Arrondissement Hotels
- Les Cordeliers Hotels
- La Presqu'île Hotels
- 2nd Arrondissement Hotels
- 7th Arrondissement Hotels
- 6th Arrondissement Hotels
- Gerland Hotels
- Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim Hotels
- 5th Arrondissement Hotels
- La Guillotière Hotels
- Fourvière Hotels
- Voltaire - Saint Amour Hotels
- Molière - Edgard Quinet Hotels
- 8th Arrondissement Hotels
- 1st Arrondissement Hotels
- Yves Farge - Le Fleuve Hotels