5th Arrondissement

Lyon
5th Arrondissement
5th Arrondissement which includes heritage architecture and street scenes
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5th Arrondissement
5th Arrondissement
Explore this compelling city district, which encompasses Lyon’s most famous sites, including Fourvière hill and Vieux Lyon.

Stretching along the banks of the River Saône, Lyon’s 5th Arrondissement is home to the city’s most popular tourist attractions. Wander around the 5th Arrondissement to view Lyon’s hidden passageways, the monumental basilica on Fourvière hill and the quaint squares and cobbled streets of the Vieux Lyon. 

Begin in Vieux Lyon, the colorful Renaissance quarter of the city that stretches from the River Saône to Fourvière. Admire the well-preserved and colorful historic houses as you amble along, and look for signs indicating that there are hidden passageways, known as traboules, nearby. 

Dating back to the 4th century, covered traboules were used by silk workers in the 5th Arrondissement to carry their precious textiles from their workshops to the river, thus avoiding damage during inclement weather. Many of the traboules are now at least partially open to the public, so if you see a sign, feel free to venture in. Try to keep noise to a minimum though, as many of these secret passageways lead through private properties.

Visit the trio of famous churches in the Vieux Lyon neighborhood. Start at Saint-George, which overlooks the River Saône, before continuing farther north to the St. Jean Cathedral and the Gothic Saint-Paul. Check out the souvenir shops on Rue St. Jean or browse the collection at museums, such as the movie-themed Musée Miniature et Cinéma and history-focused Musées Gadagne.

Walk or catch the funicular up Fourvière hill, where you can visit the Roman Theatres of Fourvière, the informative Musées Gallo-Romains and the iconic Notre-Dame Basilica. Bring your camera with you this hilltop vantage point at Fourvière offers some of the best panoramic views in the city.

When you’ve had enough sightseeing, the 5th Arrondissement also has plenty of interesting cafés, bars and restaurants to relax in, as well as independent boutiques for shopping.

Find maps and further information for the 5th Arrondissement at the tourist office on Place Bellecour, just across the Saône. The neighborhood is served by the Vieux Lyon metro station and by funicular stations at Minimes, St. Just and Fourvière.


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5th Arrondissement Hotel Deals

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
4 out of 5
23 rue Roger Radisson, Lyon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $225 per night from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25
CA $225
CA $255 total
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Nov 24 - Nov 25
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
"Excellent service at the check in by Anthony who was professional, very friendly and knowledgeable regarding the property. We absolutely love the room, lots of space and quiet. The restaurant on site Les téléphones was gorgeous regarding the service by Lisa and Thibault and the food too. We enjoyed ..."

Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2024

Fourvière Hôtel Lyon
Le Phenix Hotel
Le Phenix Hotel
4 out of 5
7 Quai De Bondy, Lyon, Rhone
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The price is CA $145 per night from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25
CA $145
CA $167 total
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Nov 24 - Nov 25
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (987 reviews)
Superb boutique hotel in a great location
"A fabulous small boutique hotel in a great central location for visiting major sights in Lyon. Hotel was clean , welcoming and tasteful . It is an " on demand " hotel as the staff put it so if you want water or kettle you have to request them and go and get them from reception. No frills or extras ..."

Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2024

Le Phenix Hotel
Collège Hôtel
Collège Hôtel
4 out of 5
5 Place Saint-Paul, Lyon, Rhone
The price is CA $160 per night from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25
CA $160
CA $183 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (657 reviews)
Excellent costumer service
"Decorated like an old school, this place had charm! They provided tea and coffee in the rooms and offered wine service for when you arrived for an extra charge. I also had difficulty getting a hold of a tour company I booked through and the hotel staff called them throughout the day until they got ..."

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2024

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L’Académie Hôtel Lyon
L’Académie Hôtel Lyon
4 out of 5
6 Rue Lainerie, Lyon, Rhone
The price is CA $147 per night from Dec. 23 to Dec. 24
CA $147
CA $169 total
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Dec 23 - Dec 24
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Place des Terreaux and Hôtel de Ville de Lyon ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay at L’Académie Hôtel. The building has a lovely sense of history and is very well located for exploring old Lyon."

Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2024

L’Académie Hôtel Lyon
Villa Florentine
Villa Florentine
5 out of 5
25-27 Montée Saint Barthelemy, Lyon, Rhone
The price is CA $293 per night from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25
CA $293
CA $332 total
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Nov 24 - Nov 25
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (397 reviews)
"Villa Florentine was fabulous!! The location is amazing, the views over Lyon are lovely and the location is perfect. We were greeted by very friendly staff with welcome drinks and pastries and then a 30 minute history lesson and chat with the manager Emmanuel. It really made us feel welcome and was ..."

Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2024

Villa Florentine
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
3 out of 5
31 rue Maurice Flandin, Lyon, Rhone
The price is CA $80 per night from Dec. 23 to Dec. 24
CA $80
CA $93 total
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Dec 23 - Dec 24
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lyon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (372 reviews)
"Clean, recently renovated, excellent location across from Part Dieu station."

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2024

Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
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4/5(2 area reviews)

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9th Arrondissement
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4.5/5(61 area reviews)

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5/5(16 area reviews)

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Perrache

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Perrache
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La Confluence

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