The bohemian northern hill of the old silk weavers — village-y streets, a daily market, murals and great views down over the city. Quieter, more local and characterful, a short climb or metro from the centre; a favourite with returning visitors.
A look around
What you’ll be living next to. Swipe through.
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€130–220
typical per night in France
The sensible middle
Cheapest in LyonPriciest
Typical prices for Lyon — neither steal nor splurge.
Where it sits
The circle is Croix-Rousse and roughly a 10-minute walk around it.
How far is everything?
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry (LYS)~36 min drive20.2 km
From the middle of this area to the city's headline sights — pick your own on the city page and these become your list.
- Dinner in a bouchon14 min walk1.2 km
- Vieux Lyon & the traboules16 min walk1.4 km
- Basilique de Fourvière & the hill18 min walk1.5 km
- Cathédrale Saint-Jean19 min walk1.6 km
- Roman theatres of Fourvière22 min walk1.8 km
- Place Bellecour & the Presqu'île22 min walk1.9 km
- Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse7 min taxi2.4 km
- Musée des Confluences14 min taxi4.7 km
On your doorstep
What you’re living next to if you stay here.
- 7.Croix-Rousse & the Mur des Canuts — The old silk-weavers' hill — village streets, a lively daily market, artisan workshops and the giant Mur des Canuts, one of the world's largest trompe-l'œil murals. Bohemian, local and full of character; walk down through its traboules.
- 8.Parc de la Tête d'Or — A huge English-style park with a boating lake, free zoo, rose gardens and botanical glasshouses — the city's green lung and the locals' weekend spot. Rent a boat or a bike, or just picnic on the grass.
When are you staying?
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