Les Cordeliers

Lyon

Lyon featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Les Cordeliers
Les Cordeliers
Lyon showing street scenes as well as a small group of people
Lyon showing street scenes

Lyon’s architectural highlights are strewn across this meeting point of wealth, religion and gastronomy. Visit the bank headquarters and medieval church.

Centered on its namesake broad avenue, Les Cordeliers is a busy hub in the heart of Lyon. The narrow strip of land containing many of the city’s architectural gems is bordered by the waterways of the Rhône and the Saône. Try the local delicacies in the chocolate shops and cafés on this peninsula, before exploring its attractions on foot.

Emerging from the metro station, you’ll spot the Shrine of St. Bonaventure. Admire the large rose window of this medieval religious structure. Venture inside for the array of Baroque relics and works of art. Note that the former convent from which the district takes its name was destroyed in the 1798 revolution, but the church survived.

Go next door for the Palais de la Bourse, which contains the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Lyon. The important building is topped by an elegant clock and made up of arched windows and portals.

The financial importance of the region is demonstrated by the banks lining the roads. Stroll along the wide avenues and investigate the array of boutiques and stores. You’ll find many restaurants and cafés, where you can stop and enjoy a meal and people-watch. Try the creamed fish dish, known as quenelles, which is typical of the region.

Stay into the evening and go to a bar or chocolate shop after your meal. Watch a show at the Théâtre Comédie Odéon. In the northwestern corner of the district stands the Église Saint-Nizier, built over many centuries, with two Gothic spires rising above the surrounding buildings.

Arrive via the Les Cordeliers metro station in the center of Lyon’s 2nd Arrondissement. Walk east from the Gare de Saint Paul for a few minutes, crossing the Pont de la Feuillée or the Pont Alphonse Juin, to reach this area. It is sandwiched between the districts of Griffon-Royale and Bellecour Hôtel Dieu.


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Top hotels in Les Cordeliers

Grand Hotel Des Terreaux

Grand Hotel Des Terreaux

4 out of 5
16 Rue Lanterne, Lyon, Rhone
The price is P6,396 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P6,396
P7,372 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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! (994 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay at Grand Hotel. Our room was amazing; nice, clean and big with a large bathroom. The A/C did not seem to cool down our room much - luckily it was a little rainy while we were there and opening the windows helped. Elevator is small and we had to carry our large suitcases up a small ..."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Grand Hotel Des Terreaux
Carlton Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection

Carlton Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection

4 out of 5
4 Rue De Jussieu, Lyon, Rhone
The price is P9,356 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P9,356
P10,628 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent central location"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Carlton Hotel Lyon - MGallery Collection
Boscolo Lyon Hôtel & Spa

Boscolo Lyon Hôtel & Spa

5 out of 5
11 Quai Jules Courmont, Lyon, Rhône
The price is P12,682 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P12,682
P14,394 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
9/10 Wonderful! (646 reviews)
"We traveled all around Europe in this hotel was our favorite. Right on the river, amazing. 10 out of 10."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Boscolo Lyon Hôtel & Spa
Hotel Silky by HappyCulture

Hotel Silky by HappyCulture

4 out of 5
2 Place Francisque Regaud, Lyon, Rhone
The price is P5,820 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P5,820
P6,739 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (919 reviews)
"Staff is excellent, we were warmly welcomed , the room was neat and tidy, (rooms with lowered ceilings) the location is excellent if you want to move around the city center and old town."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Hotel Silky by HappyCulture
Citadines Presqu'île Lyon

Citadines Presqu'île Lyon

3 out of 5
2 Rue Thomassin, Lyon, Rhone
The price is P6,126 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P6,126
P6,961 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,174 reviews)
"Room was small but just as described. Breakfast was great, location great and they had friendly staff."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Citadines Presqu'île Lyon
Maison Nô

Maison Nô

4 out of 5
11 Rue du Bât d'Argent, Lyon
The price is P4,907 per night from Aug 7 to Aug 8
P4,907
P5,735 total
Aug 7 - Aug 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (367 reviews)
Best location and Value in Lyon
"Great stay that over delivered for the price. Location was amazing and right next to metro station. Great shower, comfortable bed, coffee and water complimentary, extremely friendly staff, and a roof deck with a view. 100% stay here and dont look elsewhere."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Maison Nô
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Other neighbourhoods around Les Cordeliers

Lyon showing 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 which includes 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
Bellecour Square featuring a statue or sculpture, a river or creek and a bridge

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
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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.

Lyon City Centre
La Presqu\'ile which includes cycling as well as a large group of people

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.

La Presqu'île
Roman Theatres of Fourviere featuring heritage architecture and a ruin

Fourvière

You might enjoy the historic sites while in Fourvière. Ancient Theatre of Fourvière is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Fourvière Station or Minimes - Théâtres romains Station to see more of the city.

Fourvière

Les Cordeliers