Information about Lyon - Lyon travel guide - Go Guides

Information about Lyon can keep your travels here affordable, practical and fun as you explore the many museums, art galleries, shopping establishments and attractions on offer. Grab a Lyon City Card, an essential pass that allows you steeply discounted access to many of these attractions and even guided tours. From art galleries and museums to river cruises and even discounted public transportation, this card is your pass to the city.

Lyon is accessible by car with more than 50 car parks in the city, by bicycle, by train or public transportation. The city is also largely accessible to people with disabilities.

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10 Mistakes People Make When Visiting Lyon
The sorts of mistakes people make when visiting Lyon are very rarely serious. They aren’t likely to cause anything more than a little embarrassment and maybe a slight waste of money. Generally, Lyon is a very safe and tourist-friendly city,...
10 Most Popular Neighbourhoods in Lyon
The most popular neighbourhoods in Lyon provide a multitude of different experiences. Staying in any of these areas puts you within a short distance of the city’s architectural landmarks. For example, the Roman ruins of the Fourvière, the 19th-century gems...
10 Most Popular Streets in Lyon
The most popular streets in Lyon include notable riverside thoroughfares and shopping places that help uncover the story of this French city. Lyon is the capital of France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region as is where the Romans first set down the streets...
Lyon Travel Essentials
Our Lyon Travel Essentials lays out the essential information you need to help planning your trip to one of the most popular destinations in France. No matter how frequently you travel, some questions will always need answers: What’s the weather...

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Where to stay in Lyon

Exterior

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

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