Cité internationale

Lyon

Cité internationale
Photo by Catherine Slee
Photo by Catherine Slee
Photo "Cité internationale" by Robin Férand (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Robin Férand (CC BY)
Photo "Cité internationale" by Gonedelyon (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Gonedelyon (CC BY-SA)
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Photo by Alkhimov Maxim (CC BY)

Popular places to visit

Bellecour Square showing heritage architecture and a square or plaza

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.

Bellecour Square
Part Dieu Mall

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.

Part Dieu Mall
Tête d'Or Park

Tête d'Or Park

Complete your Lyon visit with several hours in this delightful spot, a combination of botanical gardens, grassy public spaces and a zoo.

Tête d'Or Park
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

Things to do

Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise

P876
per adult
Lyon: Guided Sightseeing Cruise
Easy access to Fourvière.

Lyon Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Audio Commentary

P1,492
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Audio Commentary
Lyon: Secret Food Tour

Lyon: Secret Food Tour

P6,574
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon: Secret Food Tour
Lyon City Pass: Public Transport & More Than 40 Attractions

Lyon City Card: Public Transport & More Than 40 Attractions

P2,076
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Lyon City Card: Public Transport & More Than 40 Attractions
Lyon: Guided Food Tour with Tastings and Wine

Lyon Food Tour with Full Meal and Wine

P6,164
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lyon Food Tour with Full Meal and Wine
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour

Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)

P324
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
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Top hotels in Cité internationale

Warwick Reine Astrid - Lyon
Warwick Reine Astrid - Lyon
4 out of 5
24 Boulevard Des Belges, Lyon, Rhone
The price is P7,471 per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
P7,471
P8,549 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly residence in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (994 reviews)
"Our room was really spacious and having a kitchen was really useful - perfect for a large family. The workout room was also really nice with a beautiful sauna. We really appreciated the location - right across from the park. Everyone that helped us during our stay was kind and accommodating. We would ..."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

Warwick Reine Astrid - Lyon
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
3 out of 5
31 rue Maurice Flandin, Lyon, Rhone
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P3,926 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
P3,926
P4,537 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
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 P5,223 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P5,223
P6,077 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 P4,228 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
P4,228
P4,982 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
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! (1,698 reviews)
"It is far away from the Train Stations but very comfortable ."

Reviewed on May 14, 2025

Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
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 P3,127 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
P3,127
P3,571 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! (1,003 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
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
3 out of 5
79 boulevard Marius Vivier Merle, Lyon, Rhone
The price is P3,687 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
P3,687
P4,275 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,056 reviews)
"Checked in early and they accommodated us with a room, but the if conditioner was faulty. After two trips down to the front desk, they moved us to another room right next door and all was good. Very accommodating."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

Residhotel Lyon Part Dieu
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Other neighbourhoods around Cité internationale

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
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
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
This is a very famous spot among photographers, though I'd never had the chance of getting this photo right. This time, everything fell into place, and it is a blend of long exposures and short ones, especially for the birds.

Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim

If you're spending time in Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim, check out sights like Part Dieu Mall or Oxygen Tower and hop on the metro to see more the city at Part-Dieu - Auditorium Tram Stop or Part-Dieu - Vivier Merle Tram Stop.

Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim
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Voltaire - Saint Amour

When in Voltaire - Saint Amour and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Tour Part-Dieu or Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse and hop on the metro to see more the city at Saxe-Gambetta Station or Place Guichard-Bourse du Travail Station.

Voltaire - Saint Amour
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

Cité internationale