The best hotels in Lyon in 2026 are Villa Florentine for views from Fourvière hill, Cour des Loges for Renaissance courtyards in Vieux Lyon, the InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu in the restored hospital on the Rhône, Fourvière Hôtel in a former convent, and Collège Hotel and Hôtel des Artistes for good-value central stays.
Lyon's best areas to stay are Vieux Lyon and the Fourvière slopes for Renaissance character and views, and the Presqu'île between the rivers for shopping, restaurants and transport. Lyon Part-Dieu station is on the east bank, Perrache at the southern tip of the Presqu'île. Prices jump during the Fête des Lumières in early December (December 5–8 in 2026) and big trade fairs. For where to eat, see our best restaurants in Lyon and best bouchons.
A Relais & Châteaux hotel on the hillside with a panoramic view of Lyon.
Villa Florentine is a former convent on the slopes of Fourvière, now a Relais & Châteaux hotel with a spa, an outdoor pool and terraces looking over the whole city.
Vieux Lyon is a short walk downhill.
Good to know: Book a room with a city view and have a drink on the terrace at sunset.
25 Montée Saint-Barthélémy, 69005 Lyon
Renaissance houses around galleried courtyards, now a five-star hotel.
Cour des Loges joins several Renaissance houses around glass-roofed galleried courtyards in Vieux Lyon. Now a Radisson Collection five-star with 61 rooms and suites, it has a Michelin-starred restaurant, a bistro and a cocktail bar.
It is the most atmospheric place to stay in the old town.
Good to know: Have a drink at Bar 1341 even if you're staying elsewhere.
6 Rue du Bœuf, 69005 Lyon
A luxury hotel inside Lyon's restored historic hospital on the Rhône.
The InterContinental occupies part of the Grand Hôtel-Dieu, Lyon's monumental former hospital on the banks of the Rhône, restored with courtyards, shops and restaurants. Its rooms and the vast dome make it a landmark stay.
It is central, close to Bellecour and the river.
Good to know: Look into the Hôtel-Dieu courtyards and the Cité de la Gastronomie in the same complex.
20 Quai Jules Courmont, 69002 Lyon
A four-star hotel in a former convent near the basilica, with a spa and pool.
Fourvière Hôtel occupies a 19th-century convent on Fourvière hill, near the basilica and the Roman theaters, with a spa, an indoor pool and restaurants.
It is calm and green, with the city below.
Good to know: Use the funicular to get down to Vieux Lyon quickly.
23 Rue Roger Radisson, 69005 Lyon
A playful school-themed hotel at the edge of Vieux Lyon.
Collège Hotel takes its theme from an old French schoolroom, with vintage desks, maps and white bedrooms, on Place Saint-Paul at the northern edge of Vieux Lyon.
It is a fun, well-placed, mid-priced option.
Good to know: Ask for a room with a balcony.
5 Place Saint-Paul, 69005 Lyon
A classic, good-value hotel by the Théâtre des Célestins.
Hôtel des Artistes is a traditional hotel next to the Théâtre des Célestins, between Bellecour and the Saône, with simple, comfortable rooms.
It is a central, reasonably priced base for walking everywhere.
Good to know: Ask for a room overlooking the theater square.
8 Rue Gaspard André, 69002 Lyon
A lively, design-led budget hotel with a big restaurant and bar.
Mama Shelter Lyon has Philippe Starck-style design, playful rooms and a busy restaurant-bar, on the east bank in the 7th arrondissement.
It suits young travelers and groups who want style on a budget.
Good to know: Take the Métro to the center; it is a little out of the old town.
13 Rue Domer, 69007 Lyon
Vieux Lyon for atmosphere, the Presqu'île (around Bellecour and the Terreaux) for convenience, and the Fourvière slopes for views. All are central and walkable.
Villa Florentine, a Relais & Châteaux hotel on Fourvière hill, Cour des Loges in Vieux Lyon, and the InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu on the Rhône.
During the Fête des Lumières in early December and major trade fairs. Book months ahead for those dates.
Yes: the Beaujolais is under an hour north, and trains link Lyon with the Alps and Geneva.
Part-Dieu for TGVs and the airport tram, Perrache for some regional trains; both are linked to the center by Métro and tram.