Cité internationale
Lyon
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
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.
Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
During your trip to Lyon, you can do some window-shopping at Lyon Confluence Shopping Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Things to do
Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)
Lyon: City Highlights Walking Tour
Northern Rhône Valley From Lyon Full day
Top hotels in Cité internationale
Warwick Reine Astrid - Lyon
"Clean and spacious room. Quiet area of town, shops closed early. The hotel is next to the park which was lovely."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
"Enjoyed our stay at Radison in Lyon. It had all the modern convinces at hotel. It is has a street car line across the street from entrance which makes for an easy ride into Old Town Lyon or most other places you may want to go. It's an easy walk to the train station. They had a good breakfast buffet ..."
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
"Great Hotel. Wonderful location! Walking to fine restaurants is easy. The hotel is amazingly clean and easy to access (securely). A nice vibe too!"
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026
Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
"Stay was good."
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026
NH Lyon Airport
"Le personnel était très attentionné et disponible."
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026
OKKO Hotels Lyon Centre
"Wonderful experience with happy hour and complimentary tea, coffee, cake, nuts and juices 24hr. The bathroom could have been a little better planned"
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026
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Where to stay in Cité internationale
Lyon City Centre
Lyon City Centre is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Bellecour Square and Place Carnot. See more of Lyon by jumping on the metro at Saint-André Tram Stop or Rue de l'Universite Tram Stop.
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.
3rd Arrondissement
Noted for its shopping and river views, there's plenty to explore in 3rd Arrondissement. Top attractions like Part Dieu Mall and Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dauphine - Lacassagne Tram Stop or Archives Départementales Tram Stop 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.
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.
