Practical guides to staying in Lyon
Straight answers to the questions that decide the right hotel: the date, your arrival time, noise, hills and which station.
Updated on November 3, 2026
When to bookBook several months ahead for the Fête des Lumières (early December), and as soon as dates are…
Late arrival, early departureFor a late or early train, stay at Part-Dieu, walking distance from the station. For a flight…
Quiet areasFor a quiet night, choose Brotteaux, the Croix-Rousse plateau, Monplaisir or Confluence. Avoid…
Lyon without stairsStay in a flat area: Presqu’île, Part-Dieu, Confluence or Brotteaux. Avoid the Croix-Rousse…
Part-Dieu or PerracheChoose Part-Dieu if you travel for work, fly or take a TGV: it is the main station, with a…
Practical
- Hotels with parkingWith a car, stay in Confluence, Part-Dieu or Brotteaux, or near Eurexpo, and filter for…
- Groupama Stadium & LDLC ArenaFor a match or concert, either stay near the venues in Décines, or in Part-Dieu, which is…
- Near a hospitalLook for accommodation within walking distance of the hospital or on its tram or metro line.…