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 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
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
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

P2,122
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)

P324
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

P1,298
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

P1,233
per adult
Guided Tour of the Croix-Rousse
Art and Culture in Lyon with a Local

Explore Lyon’s Art and Culture with a Local

P12,847
per adult
Explore Lyon’s Art and Culture with a Local
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Top hotels in 1st Arrondissement

Pilo Lyon - Hostel
Pilo Lyon - Hostel
10 Mnt des Carmélites, Lyon, Rhône
The price is P4,334 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
P4,334
P4,877 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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! (168 reviews)
"Comfortable beds"

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025

Pilo Lyon - Hostel
Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
4 out of 5
16 Rue Lanterne, Lyon, Rhone
The price is P7,412 per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
P7,412
P8,484 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
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! (990 reviews)
Amazing stay
"Pool was amazing and the AC was cold. A comfortable bed and a nice shower."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
Residence Belambra Villemanzy
Residence Belambra Villemanzy
3 out of 5
21 montée St Sébastien, Lyon, Rhone
The price is P5,350 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
P5,350
P6,104 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (439 reviews)
"Easy to get to main areas of Lyon. Comfortable but NO AIRCONDITIONING"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

Residence Belambra Villemanzy
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 4 to Jul 5
P4,087
P4,714 total
Jul 4 - Jul 5
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! (794 reviews)
"All ok, you get what you pay for."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 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 P5,212 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P5,212
P6,064 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (993 reviews)
"Insite was very nice. Outside was a construction zone and a poorly lit area with substantial graffiti."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
4 out of 5
81-85 Cours Albert-Thomas, Lyon
The price is P4,219 per night from Jul 11 to Jul 12
P4,219
P4,971 total
Jul 11 - Jul 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique residence in Lyon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,697 reviews)
"It is far away from the Train Stations but very comfortable ."

Reviewed on May 14, 2025

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
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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 Maison des Canuts 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