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Welcome to our blog post all about the benefits of choosing Central hotels when travelling to Lyon in France! Lyon is a vibrant city that offers a captivating blend of history, culture, and gastronomy. As you plan your trip, one crucial decision to make is where to stay. This is where Central hotels come in.

Choosing a Central hotel in Lyon has numerous advantages. Firstly, it allows you to have easy access to the city's most popular attractions. Whether you're interested in exploring the narrow cobblestone streets of Vieux Lyon, visiting the magnificent Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière, or immersing yourself in the city's rich culinary scene, staying in a Central hotel ensures that everything is just a stone's throw away.

Another reason to choose Central hotels in Lyon is the convenience they offer for transportation. With their strategic location, these hotels provide excellent access to public transportation links, making it incredibly easy to navigate the city. Whether you prefer using the metro system, buses, or simply walking, staying in a Central hotel ensures that you can travel around Lyon effortlessly and efficiently.

One of the key factors that make Central hotels an excellent choice in Lyon is the abundance of nearby dining options. Lyon is renowned for its world-famous culinary scene, and staying in a Central hotel puts you right at the heart of it all. From Michelin-starred restaurants to cozy bouchons, you'll find an array of dining choices just steps away from your accommodation. Indulge in Lyonnaise specialties such as quenelles, saucisson chaud, and praline-filled brioche easily with a Central hotel as your base.

Lastly, choosing a Central hotel provides a charming and immersive experience in Lyon's unique neighborhoods. By staying in the heart of the city, you'll have the opportunity to truly soak in the local atmosphere, whether it's taking a leisurely stroll along the Rhône River, browsing the boutiques in Presqu'île, or enjoying a coffee at a charming café in Croix-Rousse. With a Central hotel in Lyon, you'll feel like a true Lyonnais, immersing yourself in the local way of life.

In conclusion, opting for a Central hotel when traveling to Lyon is a decision worth considering due to the convenience, accessibility, dining options, and immersive experience they offer. Stay tuned for the rest of our blog post, where we will dive deeper into each of these advantages and help you find the perfect Central hotel for your Lyon adventure!

Best Hotels in Lyon Downtown

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1. Intercontinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu, An Ihg Hotel

2. College Hotel

3. Villa Florentine

4. Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette

Hotels in Lyon City Centre With Parking

5. Ibis Lyon Centre Perrache Hotel

6. Hotel Foch

7. Hotel Du Simplon

Hotels in Downtown Lyon With Pool

8. Hotel Des Artistes

9. Sejours & Affaires Lyon Saint-Nicolas

10. Hotel Carlton Lyon - Mgallery Hotel Collection

Intercontinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu, An Ihg Hotel

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The 5-star Intercontinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu, An Ihg Hotel is situated in the very heart of Lyon, 16 minutes on foot from a hot shopping spot such as the public square "Place des Terreaux". Located less than a 5-minute stroll from Rue des Marronniers Pedestrian Street and 25 minutes on foot from the minor basilica "Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere", this luxury hotel features massage therapy, various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities.

The eco-friendly Intercontinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu, An Ihg is placed about 15 km from Lyon-Bron airport and nearly 25 minutes on foot from such cultural venues as the modern hillside Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourviere. The sophisticated accommodation offers proximity to natural sights like the expansive 19th-century park "Parc de la Tete d'Or" (2.5 km) and La Croix-Rousse Hill (3 km). Resistance and Deportation History Centre lies a mere 1.3 km away, while Bellecour is a short way from this Lyon property. Intercontinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu, An Ihg Hotel stands about 5 minutes on foot from the massive pedestrianized public square "Place Bellecour", within 250 metres of Pont Wilson - Rive Droite bus stop.

📍 Address: 20 Quai Jules Courmont

College Hotel

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The 4-star College Hotel is nestled near the entertainment district of Lyon, at 400 metres of the famous La "Fresque Vegetale Lumiere" Mural. Boasting views of the city, along with various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities, this Lyon hotel is set near an underground station.

The boutique property is located at 450 metres of Vieux Lyon, at a short distance from Eglise Saint-Georges Roman Catholic Church. The hotel offers proximity to natural sights like La Croix-Rousse Hill (2.2 km) and the bustling 1-hectare park "Chartreux Garden" (1 km). The charming accommodation lies 10 minutes by car from the large urban park "Parc de la Tete d'Or". The nearest underground station is about 0.7 km away.

📍 Address: 5 Place Saint Paul

Villa Florentine

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Located within 15 minutes' walk of the massive pedestrianized public square "Place Bellecour", the 5-star Villa Florentine Lyon offers modern comforts such as a currency exchange and a lift. This smoke-free hotel boasts a setting relatively close to the 19th-century basilica "Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere" and features a Turkish steam bath, a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool along with an outdoor swimming pool.

The luxury property is in the very heart of the city, within 5 minutes' drive of La Part-Dieu Mall, and 10 minutes' walk from Cordeliers tube station. Guests can visit the Roman Catholic church "Cathedral Saint Jean Baptiste", which is merely a 5-minute walk away, and Saint-Jean which is only a few minutes from the Villa Florentine Lyon. The accommodation is nestled on hills. Along with other cultural attractions the municipal Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon is nestled within 0.9 km of Villa Florentine. The property is located 15 km from Lyon-Bron airport and within an easy walking distance from Romain Rolland bus stop.

📍 Address: 25 Montee St Barthelemy

Hotels in Lyon City Centre With Parking

Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette

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Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette is set at 30 metres of Rhone and offers guests a heated pool onsite. Highlights at this 4-star hotel include a traditional French restaurant, a terrace bar and Wi-Fi throughout the property.

The pleasant accommodation boasts a central location near a tube station and a minute's walk from Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse. Located right near General Consulate of Romania, the hotel is reachable in a 10-minute walk from the centre of Lyon. The property is about a 15-minute walk from Place des Jacobins. The nearest underground station is about 5 minutes' walk away.

📍 Address: 29 Rue De Bonnel

Ibis Lyon Centre Perrache Hotel

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Ibis Lyon Centre Perrache Hotel, located within 5 minutes' drive of the stunning and eminently manageable Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, features Wi-Fi throughout the property. The hotel entices guests with public parking, available nearby.

The accommodation is set in 2nd arr., which is packed with international stores and malls on elegant boulevards, nearly a 10-minute drive from the 19th-century basilica "Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere". The Ibis Lyon Centre Perrache is also in vicinity of the Romanesque church "Basilica of Saint-Martin d'Ainay", and near a tube station. The nearby sport attractions include Stade Gerland Stadium, which is a 10-minute ride away. The 3-star Ibis Lyon Centre Perrache Hotel is about a 5-minute walk from Centre d'echanges de Perrache bus station, and Bellecour Square is approximately 15 minutes' walk away.

📍 Address: 28 Cours De Verdun Perrache

Hotels in Lyon

Best Price Hotel 🤑 Intercontinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu, An Ihg Hotel
Top Hotel for couples 💑 College Hotel
Best reviews Hotel ❤️ Villa Florentine

Hotel Foch

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The 3-star Hotel Foch Lyon enjoys a central location 400 metres from A Thou Bout D'Chant Live Music Venue and offers 16 rooms with views of the courtyard. Le Dada Shop is placed around 5 minutes' walk away, and Musee du Cinema et de la Miniature Museum is about a 25-minute walk from this Lyon hotel.

The property is situated near a shopping district, in the very heart of Lyon. The 6th arr. district of Lyon, where the Foch Lyon sits, grants access to cultural attractions like the municipal Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, which is about 1 km away. Families travelling to Lyon will enjoy being about a 25-minute walk from the old Lyon Zoo. There is Foch underground station at 150 metres from Hotel Foch, and the minor basilica "Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere" is set about 2.2 km away.

📍 Address: 59 Avenue Marechal Foch

Hotels in Downtown Lyon With Pool

Hotel Du Simplon

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Comprising 23 rooms, the 3-star Hotel Du Simplon is set near the entertainment district of Lyon approximately a 5-minute drive from the 19th-century basilica "Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere". Guests will appreciate the views of the city and a prime location near a train station, while staying in this Lyon hotel.

The environmentally friendly accommodation is located in the very heart of Lyon, merely 50 metres from Place Carnot and approximately a 5-minute drive from Des Hauteurs Hillside Park. The Du Simplon Lyon offers proximity to such natural sights as Jardin des Curiosites (0.9 km) and the city park "Parc Sergent Blandan" (2 km). This Lyon property stands within sight of the Romanesque church "Basilica of Saint-Martin d'Ainay", popular with pilgrims and tourists alike. Centre d'echanges de Perrache bus station, allowing a good connection throughout the city, is close to Hotel Du Simplon.

📍 Address: 11 Rue Duhamel

Hotel Des Artistes

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Placed at 550 metres of shopping venues such as the massive pedestrianized public square "Place Bellecour", the 3-star Hotel Des Artistes Lyon includes a restaurant and baggage storage. Located relatively near the minor basilica "Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere", this Lyon hotel features 40 rooms with views of the courtyard.

The family-friendly property has a central location in the heart of Lyon, at 250 metres of Place des Jacobins. The smoke-free Des Artistes is also situated a few minutes drive from the Roman Catholic church "Cathedral Saint Jean Baptiste". Along with other cultural attractions the municipal Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon is nestled less than a 13-minute walk from the accommodation. Hotel Des Artistes is located in the adjacency of Bellecour underground station and a 20-minute drive will be enough to get to Lyon-Bron airport.

📍 Address: 8, Rue Gaspard Andre, Lyon, Fr

Sejours & Affaires Lyon Saint-Nicolas

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Sejours & Affaires Lyon Saint-Nicolas is set at a 3 km distance from the hilltop Fourviere and 12 minutes on foot from La Part-Dieu Mall. The aparthotel also features Wi Fi throughout the property.

The property is placed about 10 km from Lyon-Bron airport and within 5 minutes' drive of such cultural venues as the mansion Textile Arts Museum. The comfortable hotel is located in the immediate adjacency of Montluc prison and African Museum of Lyon. The absorbing Musee de l'Imprimerie de Lyon Museum is about a 5-minute ride away, while Garibaldi is 10 minutes' walk from this accommodation. Guests will find Part-Dieu Renaudel bus stop next to the 2-star Sejours & Affaires Lyon Saint-Nicolas, a mere 350 metres away.

📍 Address: 90 Bd Vivier Merle

Budget Hotels In Lyon City Centre

Hotel Carlton Lyon - Mgallery Hotel Collection

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Featuring a luggage room and a barber shop, the 4-star Hotel Carlton Lyon - Mgallery Hotel Collection is located merely a 6-minute walk from the massive pedestrianized public square "Place Bellecour". Bellecour Square is placed approximately 10 minutes' walk away, and the public square "Place des Terreaux" is just a pleasant stroll away from the luxury hotel.

This Lyon property is in the very heart of the city, within a 5-minute drive of La Part-Dieu Mall, and 300 metres from Cordeliers tube station. The nearby cultural sights are the absorbing Musee de l'Imprimerie de Lyon Museum (500 metres) and the stunning and eminently manageable Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon (0.9 km). The hotel is also set in 2nd arr., which is packed with international stores and malls on elegant boulevards, where guests will find many attractions, including Place des Jacobins, which is less than a 5-minute stroll away. Pont Wilson - Rive Droite bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is not far from Hotel Carlton Lyon - Mgallery Hotel Collection.

📍 Address: 4 Rue Jussieu

Best Western Hotel Du Pont Wilson

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Situated approximately 25 minutes on foot from the hilltop Fourviere, the 4-star Best Western Hotel Du Pont Wilson Lyon offers a garage on site and Wi-Fi throughout the property as well as great views of the city. Staying at the luxury hotel, guests discover the shopping area at walking distance to the large square "Place Bellecour".

The smoke-free accommodation is located in 3rd arr., which is a buzzing enclave of hip cafes, eateries and shops, within 1.3 km of La Part-Dieu Mall. The Best Western Hotel Du Pont Wilson Lyon stands within easy reach from Guillotiere - Gabriel Peri tube station. No matter the religion, travellers prefer to visit the 19th-century basilica "Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere", a popular place of worship set a 5-minute ride from this Lyon property. Augagneur Servient bus stop, offering a direct link to the city attractions and main places, is only metres from Best Western Hotel Du Pont Wilson.

📍 Address: 6 Rue Mazenod

Cour Des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel

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Offering a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service, the superb Cour Des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel is nestled 5 minutes' walk from Saint-Jean and about an 11-minute stroll from the municipal Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. Located 5 minutes by car from the up-and-coming Perrache, this 5-star luxury hotel comprises 60 rooms and 2 restaurants.

The pet-friendly property stands in 5th arr., which surrounds the ornate Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière and centuries-old Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, noted for its astronomical clock, relatively near the religious sites like the 19th-century basilica "Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere". The medieval Cathedral Saint Jean Baptiste is within 5 minutes' walk of the Cour Des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection and Lyon-Bron airport is 15 km away. The area offers shopping experience such as La Part-Dieu Mall within a 5-minute drive of this superb accommodation. Romain Rolland bus stop is 150 metres from Cour Des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel and a 10-minute walk takes guests to Cordeliers underground station.

📍 Address: 6 Rue Du Boeuf

Citadines Part-Dieu Lyon

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Comprising 98 rooms, the 3-star Citadines Part-Dieu Lyon is set near a shopping district, nearly a 20-minute walk from Saint-Nizier Gothic Church. WiFi is offered in the rooms as well as a lift, a snack and drink vending machine are available on site.

Located in the business area on the doorstep of Renaissance, the aparthotel is just a stroll from a train station. Situated in the heart of Lyon, this hotel is less than 8 minutes' walk from La Part-Dieu Shopping Center. For more shopping options, you can visit a shopping mall and shops, set next to the accommodation. Only metres from Citadines Part-Dieu Lyon there is Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse.

📍 Address: 91-95 Rue Moncey

Hotel Lyon Metropole

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Offering a beauty salon and luggage storage, the fabulous Hotel Lyon Metropole lies in 4th arr., which is known for the gigantic Mur des Canuts mural and a warren of steep stone stairways winding uphill from the River Rhône banks, within 10 minutes' drive of the hilltop Fourviere and a 10-minute drive from such cultural places of interest as the municipal Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon. This 4-star modern hotel is placed not very far from Ile Barbe, and provides guests with a Turkish steam room, a Turkish bath and a hot tub.

The smoke-free Metropole is set in a shopping area of Lyon. Spa Lyon Plage is around 16 minutes on foot from the fabulous property, and Lyon-Bron airport is 20 km away. Standing approximately 3.1 km away, the medieval Cathedral Saint Jean Baptiste is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination. Situated in the heart of Lyon, Hotel Lyon Metropole is a few moments from Lyon-Plage bus stop.

📍 Address: 85 Quai Joseph Gillet

Crowne Plaza Lyon - Cite Internationale Hotel

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Placed about 14 minutes' walk from the expansive 19th-century park "Parc de la Tete d'Or", Crowne Plaza Lyon Parc De La Tete D'Or Hotel includes views of the Rhone River. This hotel also offers Wi Fi throughout the property.

The accommodation is situated in a historic district in front of Freight Train. Grand Casino de Lyon is around a 5-minute walk from the 4-star hotel and Place des Jacobins is around 3.3 km away. Aside from using a photocopy machine and a desk on site, guests can take advantage of convention centres set just a step away from this property. Crowne Plaza Lyon Parc De La Tete D'Or Hotel is around 25 minutes' walk from La Croix-Rousse Hill and other main attractions of Lyon. The accommodation is located 15 km from Lyon-Bron airport and in a short walking distance from Cite Internationale - Centre de Congres bus stop.

📍 Address: 22 Quai Charles De Gaulle

Hotel Le Royal Lyon - Mgallery

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Hotel Le Royal Lyon - Mgallery includes 72 rooms and is set around a 5-minute ride from the 19th-century basilica "Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere". Offering location right off the large square "Place Bellecour", this 5-star hotel overlooks city and has a traditional French restaurant.

The property in 2nd arr., which is packed with international stores and malls on elegant boulevards, within 5 minutes' drive of La Part-Dieu Mall. Place des Jacobins is a mere 550 metres away, while Rue Victor Hugo Pedestrian Street is in the very adjacency to the Le Royal Lyon - Mgallery. Cultural experience in the area feature Confluence Museum, situated a 10-minute drive from the accommodation. Bellecour Charite bus stop is 50 metres from Hotel Le Royal Lyon - Mgallery and a 5-minute walk takes guests to Bellecour underground station.

📍 Address: 20 Place Bellecour

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