Transvaal
Lyon
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Popular places to visit
Part Dieu Mall
During your visit to Lyon, you can enjoy retail therapy at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Bellecour Square
Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.
Tête d'Or Park
Complete your Lyon visit with several hours in this delightful spot, a combination of botanical gardens, grassy public spaces and a zoo.
Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
During your trip to Lyon, you can do some window-shopping at Lyon Confluence Shopping Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Lyon National Opera
Watch a performance or tour the interior of this unusual opera house, which dramatically combines traditional and modern architectural styles.
Place des Terreaux
Life unfolds in this beautiful and busy central square, home to a superb fountain sculpted by Statue of Liberty designer, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi.
Things to do
Lyon Sunset Food Tour: Full Meal of Lyon’s Best Bites
Lyon: City Cruise with Charcuterie, Cheese, and Wine
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon Highlights & Secrets Walking Guided Tour (small group) including Funicular
Lyon: Musée des Confluences Entrance Ticket
Storytelling tour of the Vieux-Lyon for children in French
Transvaal Hotel Deals
Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Bioparc Lyon Est
Lovely staff and a fantastic breakfast
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Campanile PRIME - Lyon Centre Gare Part Dieu
staff were very welcoming
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
Bikube Lyon
Very clean room,equiped kitchenette, perfect loction to trams and metro
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Staff were brilliant, check in was a breeze, great prices and walking distance from the main Lyon station.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
Bon petit déjeuner
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
NH Lyon Airport
Good place
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Transvaal
3rd Arrondissement
Discover the 3rd arrondissement's impressive towers, such as Tour Part-Dieu and Tour Oxygène, and enjoy cultural venues like Auditorium Maurice-Ravel and Théâtre de la Tête d'Or. Easily navigate with Metro Lines B and D, and Tramway T1 and T3.
La Guillotière
While you're strolling through La Guillotière, you may want to check out the restaurants and riverfront. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Garibaldi Station or Saxe-Gambetta Station.
Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim
If you're spending time in Part Dieu - Bir Hakeim, check out sights like Part Dieu Mall or Auditorium Maurice Ravel and hop on the metro to see more the city at Part-Dieu - Auditorium Tram Stop or Part-Dieu - Vivier Merle Tram Stop.
Voltaire - Saint Amour
When in Voltaire - Saint Amour and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Tour Part-Dieu or Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse and hop on the metro to see more the city at Saxe-Gambetta Station or Place Guichard-Bourse du Travail Station.
7th Arrondissement
7th Arrondissement is well-liked for its cafes and theaters. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Halle Tony Garnier and Matmut Stadium are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Debourg Station or Place Jean Jaures Station to get around.
Gerland
The coffeehouses and live music are just a few things visitors like about Gerland. Matmut Stadium and Halle Tony Garnier are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Debourg Station or Challemel Lacour - Artillerie Tram Stop to get around the larger area.
