Tonkin Nord
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.
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.
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 National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
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.
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.
Things to do
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon City Card Public Transportation & 40 attractions
Highlights and Hidden Gems of Lyon Guided Walking Tour (English)
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Top hotels in Tonkin Nord
Hôtel des Congrès
Hôtel de Congrès is in a slightly interesting area - some good transport connections but it's not the easiest hotel to get to. It's in the middle of a housing estate which you have to climb stairs up to (and then work out which way to go to get to the actual entrance of the hotel). The staff are ...
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
Perfect stopover near the train station
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
I didint know that hotel was only located from 32nd floor and above. To get to reception was scary, I understand that the entrance was under construction but it was very tiring to get 32nd floor by the slow lift and then get another lift to get to your room. My check in was sweet, I had a very friendly ...
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Bikube Coliving Hôtel - Lyon Centre Lumière
Modern, friendly hotel. Close to the metro which takes you straight to the old town in less than ten minutes. The secure car park is €15 per night and has EV chargers available - ask for a RFID card from reception. Don't miss the fabulous roof terrace.
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
OKKO Hotels Lyon Centre
Excellent staff, very helpful
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Rooms very comfortable and spa/pool was very good
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tonkin Nord
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 Interpol Headquarters.
Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim
If you're spending time in Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim, check out sights like Part Dieu Mall or Auditorium Maurice Ravel and hop on the metro to see more the city at Part-Dieu - Auditorium Tram Stop or Part-Dieu - Vivier Merle Tram Stop.
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.
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.
Les Cordeliers
Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Place des Terreaux. 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.
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.
