Must-see hotels in Lyon

  • Cour des Loges

    Lyon

    Four 14th- to 17th-century houses wrapped around a traboule (secret passage) with preserved features such as Italianate loggias make this an exquisite…

  • Mob Hotel

    Lyon

    A stellar new addition to Lyon, the Mob Hotel is a magnet for designers and the creative set. Metal lacework encases the avant-garde building overlooking…

  • Lyon Renaissance

    Lyon

    Friendly owners Françoise and Patrick rent these two superbly situated Vieux Lyon apartments with beamed ceilings and kitchen facilities. The smaller 3rd…

  • Mama Shelter

    Lyon

    Lyon's branch of this trendy hotel chain has sleek decor, carpets splashed with calli-graffiti, firm beds, plush pillows, modernist lighting and big…

  • Jardin d'Hiver

    Lyon

    Chic and centrally located, this 3rd-floor B&B (no lift) has two spacious rooms replete with modern conveniences – one in understated purple and pistachio…

  • Artelit

    Lyon

    Run by Lyonnais photographer Frédéric Jean, the three spacious tower rooms and self-catering apartment of this delightful chambre d'hôte have centuries of…

  • Ho36 Lyon Opéra

    Lyon

    Representing a new wave of affordable lodging that doesn't sacrifice design smarts, Ho36 has transformed an old two-star hotel into an atmospheric spot…

  • Le Flâneur

    Lyon

    The dorm rooms are simple, but the welcome is warm at this convivial hostel on the Rive Gauche (left bank). The huge and bar lounge area is perhaps the…

  • Away Hostel

    Lyon

    One of Lyon's best new budget sleeps, Away Hostel has attractive, sunny rooms with tall ceilings, wood floors and oversized windows. The cafe is a good…

  • Hotel Carlton

    Lyon

    This vintage hotel tempts with soundproofed rooms done up in brilliant reds, lovingly restored with period furniture, mouldings and wallpaper. Options…

  • Apart'Observatoire St-Jean

    Lyon

    It's worth braving the four-storey climb to these two historic, self-catering apartments, right in the heart of Vieux Lyon. The south-facing unit boasts…

  • Nos Chambres en Ville

    Lyon

    Graphic artist and jewellery designer Karine Sigiscar runs this three-room B&B in an 18th-century home midway between Croix Rousse and the Hôtel de Ville…

  • Collège Hotel

    Lyon

    With an art deco façade, stylishly minimalist guestrooms and school-themed decor throughout, this four-star hotel is one of Vieux Lyon's unique lodging…

  • Hôtel de Paris

    Lyon

    This centrally located, remodelled hotel in a 19th-century bourgeois building features individually decorated themed rooms. The spacious, front-facing…

  • Hôtel des Célestins

    Lyon

    This cosy and classy hotel just north of central place Bellecour is surrounded by designer boutiques. The priciest rooms have gorgeous (oblique) views of…

  • Slo Hostel

    Lyon

    Despite its slightly out-of-the-way location, Slo Hostel is a great port of call if you're counting the euros. It has a variety of rooms for every budget,…

  • Hôtel Le Boulevardier

    Lyon

    Le Boulevardier is a bargain 14-room hotel with snug, spotless rooms. It sports quirky touches such as old skis and tennis racquets adorning the hallways…

  • Grand Hôtel des Terreaux

    Lyon

    This four-star venture ideally positioned southwest of place des Terreaux is fair value, especially if you can score a promotional deal online. It offers…

  • Hôtel St-Vincent

    Lyon

    High-beamed ceilings, giant-sized windows, tasteful furnishings and original wooden floors give this 2017-renovated, three-floor, 32-room hotel atmosphere…

  • Auberge de Jeunesse du Vieux Lyon

    Lyon

    Stunning city views unfold from the terrace of Lyon's Hostelling International-affiliated hostel, and from many of the (mostly four- and six-bed) dorms…

  • Camping Indigo Lyon

    Lyon

    Open year-round, this eco-friendly campground has equipped canvas and wood tents (sleeping up to six people), wooden caravans, mobile homes, and…

  • Hôtel St-Paul

    Lyon

    This 20-room hotel is conveniently located on the edge of Vieux Lyon, and only a five-minute walk across the bridge from the Hôtel de Ville. Some rooms…