What's Old Lyon Like?

There's a lot visitors like about Old Lyon, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Enjoy the neighborhood's museums and river views, as well as its cafés. Learn about local heritage at top landmarks like Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. There's plenty more to see, including Lyon Cathedral and Palais de Justice de Lyon.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Old Lyon?

We have 96 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our customers' favorite places to stay in Old Lyon:

Villa Maïa

Luxury hotel with indoor pool, bar

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Terrace • Garden • Central location

Cour des Loges

Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants, spa

• • Free WiFi • Sauna • Fitness center • Bar • Central location

Villa Florentine

Luxury hotel with spa, outdoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Sauna • Fitness center • Central location

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon

4-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Bar • Café • Walkable location

How to Get to Old Lyon

Old Lyon is located 0.6 mi (1 km) from the heart of Lyon.

Flying to:

• • Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS), 12.4 mi (20 km) from Old Lyon
• • Saint-Etienne (EBU-Saint-Etienne - Loire Intl.), 30.1 mi (48.5 km) from Old Lyon

Things to See and Do in and around Old Lyon

What to See in Old Lyon

• • Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
• • Lyon Cathedral
• • Palais de Justice de Lyon
• • Roman Theatres of Fourviere
• • Esplanade de Fourviere

Things to Do in Old Lyon

• • Gallo-Roman Museum (Musee de la Civilization Gallo-Romaine)
• • Guignol Theater
• • Espace Gerson
• • Musée Gadagne
• • Quai de Bondy Vaporetto Stop

When Is the Best Time to Visit Lyon?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 66°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 39°F)
• • Rainiest months: September, August, June, November (average 3 inches of rainfall)