Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Lyon
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Lyon, France — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Vieux Lyon.
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Top pick
Vieux Lyon
Renaissance old town on the right bank — cobbled streets, traboules passageways.
11 min walk from center
#2
Presqu’île
Central peninsula between two rivers — restaurants, shopping, the Bellecour square.
8 min walk from center
#3
Confluence
Modern district at the river junction — contemporary architecture, the aquarium.
2.9 km from center
Getting around
Metro, tram, and funicular cover the city; the Confluence and Vieux Lyon are short rides apart.
Buy a TCL day ticket; book bouchon reservations a day ahead — they’re small and popular.