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1. Villa Florentine (La)
- If you can afford the rates, four star Villa Florentine is an exquisite hotel, full of peaceful charm and romantic beauty. The hotel's unique location... read more
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- Nile Expert Tip: An exquisite hotel! Stay at Villa Florentine, or visit the hotel's award winning'Les Terrasses de Lyon'...
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2. Hôtel Royal
- Also referred to as Le Royal Hotel, this award winning 4 star establishment is situated in a prime location on the edge of Place Bellecour and... read more
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3. Reine Astrid (La)
- Looking onto the prestigious Boulevard des Belges, La Reine Astrid is opposite the Tete d'Or Park, the largest cultivated park of Lyon and ideal... read more
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4. Mercure Lyon Plaza République
- The Mercure Lyon Plaza République is situated in a uniquely central location within the city of Lyon. Sited on the narrowest part of the Presqu'île... read more
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5. Hotel Sofitel Lyon Bellecour
- International Sofitel customers will be accustomed to the high 'red carpet' standards found at Sofitel hotels and the Lyon 5 star branch is no... read more
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6. Salle De Seminaire Lyon - La Tour Rose
- Located in the heart of the historic World Heritage zone of Old Lyon, the four star La Tour Rose is a stylish hotel housed in beautiful renaissance... read more
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7. Cour des Loges
This luxury hotel in Old Lyon occupies four connected houses dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. Among its allures are a rooftop bar and garden,...
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8. Grand Hotel Mercure Chateau Perrache Lyon Centre
This hotel near the Perrache train station offers Lyon's most traditional rooms. The style is polarizing: You will either love or hate this monument...
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9. Hôtel des Savoies
- Despite the name and some Savoyard coats of arms in the front, you wouldn't say people from Savoy were everywhere here. But it doesn't matter,... read more
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10. Hotel Saint-Paul
- The Rue de la Lainerie is the northern extension of the most frequented pedestrian route in old Lyon: la Rue St Jean. This historical quartier... read more
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Being a French capital for tourism and commerce, Lyon offers a truly wide variety of accommodation options. The city has all the expected brand name hotels, luxury 4 and 5 star establishments, intimate boutique hotels, a whole host of uniquely independent hotels and a sprinkling of hostels. One of the real joys of Lyon is the fact that eminent attractions are condensed throughout the city, so wherever you stay; it’s likely you’ll have a must-see attraction on your doorstep or very nearby.
Starting from the top, Lyon’s most highly stared hotel is the 5 star Sofitel Lyon, which is situated close to the central Place Bellecour. The Sofitel is the only accredited 5 star hotel in Lyon, but equal standards can be found in hotels throughout the city. Just around the corner from the Sofitel - and located directly on the Place Bellecour perimeter - Hotel Royal is a beautiful hotel with a 4 star rating which it generally surpasses. Moving from Bellecour - up Fourvière hill - Villa Florentine is a highly romantic and highly rated 4 star hotel with a Michelin stared restaurant and a stunning location on the slopes of Fourvière hill. And for 4 star accommodation in Lyons green area around Parc Tête d’Or, La Reine Astrid is an elegant hotel located opposite the park on the prestigious Boulevard des Belges.
Mid-range hotels take up the greatest proportion of the accommodation pie in Lyon, and can be found in abundance throughout city. Brand name hotels account for much of the mid-range options, with Mercure hotels holding a big presence in Lyon. Mercure Lyon Plaza Republique is a notable option, owing to the hotel's prime location in the narrowest point of the central Presqu’Île (peninsula), and the Mercure Lyon Brotteaux is another mid-range choice, located on the formerly mentioned Boulevard des Belges. Ibis hotels are also a big name in the city. Providing an extensive selection of mid-range options, Ibis hotels generally offer consistent value for money. Ibis Lyon Centre Perrache and Ibis Pert-Dieu les Halles are both good mid-range options for accommodation located near to the city’s main train stations.
On the lower end of the scale, the line between hostels and hotels becomes a bit vague in Lyon. Many budget hotels advertise themselves as hostels, but do not operate in the usual hostel style. For a real hostel; look out for the word ‘auberge’ in the accommodation type title. ‘Aberge’ is the French equivalent of a hostel that can be found mainly in France’s rural areas. This said, there are a few in the city of Lyon, and this accommodation option can make for a more authentic and culturally integrated stay in the city. Notable for its prime location on Fouviere hill - and for its true hostel atmosphere - Auberge de Jeunesse du Vieux Lyon is a great choice for all hostel lovers. Getting back to the budget hotels, two well established choices include Hotel de Bretagne and Hotel des Savoies; both notable for their location on Lyon’s Presqu’Île.
