Lyon & the Rhône Valley
By far the most unusual sleeping option in the Gorges de l'Ardèche, this good find offers eight luxury safari tents (called 'lodges') and four modern,…
Must-see hotels in Lyon & the Rhône Valley
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Lyon
Four 14th- to 17th-century houses wrapped around a traboule (secret passage) with preserved features such as Italianate loggias make this an exquisite…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Just 300m away from the Pont d'Arc, the aptly named Belvédère (Lookout) has 30 rooms that have been sleekly refitted. Half of the rooms have views of the…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Beaujolais’ iconic, much-beloved inn occupies a village house restyled into an urban-chic, design-led boutique hotel. Oh, and there’s the fantastic…
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Lyon
A stellar new addition to Lyon, the Mob Hotel is a magnet for designers and the creative set. Metal lacework encases the avant-garde building overlooking…
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Lyon
Friendly owners Françoise and Patrick rent these two superbly situated Vieux Lyon apartments with beamed ceilings and kitchen facilities. The smaller 3rd…
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Lyon
Lyon's branch of this trendy hotel chain has sleek decor, carpets splashed with calli-graffiti, firm beds, plush pillows, modernist lighting and big…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
A pleasant combination of modern and traditional, this atmospheric hotel smack dab in the centre of Vaux-en-Beaujolais has 12 stylishly refitted rooms,…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
If you're after hush and seclusion, this B&B with a green ethos – it was built as a positive-energy home – is the answer. The trio of sunny rooms have…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Set in a medieval town house, the 'Salthouse' features five romantic rooms that have loads of character. The decor mixes modern and vintage and the result…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Relax into the lap of luxury at this apricot-coloured villa overlooking La Pyramide (a 15.5m-tall obelisk dating from the Roman times). It contains…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Such charm! If you've ever wanted to stay in a 16th-century hôtel particulier (master's house), this bijou B&B enticingly positioned in a quiet alley near…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
You wouldn't expect to find such a gem of a B&B in a neighbourhood that's known for its rows of charmless buildings. Occupying a manor dating from 1900,…
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Lyon
Chic and centrally located, this 3rd-floor B&B (no lift) has two spacious rooms replete with modern conveniences – one in understated purple and pistachio…
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Lyon
Run by Lyonnais photographer Frédéric Jean, the three spacious tower rooms and self-catering apartment of this delightful chambre d'hôte have centuries of…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
About 20km east of Villar-les-Dombes, you'll find this delightful rural lodging option. Pierre Massie has converted a 19th-century farm into a rustic B&B,…
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Lyon
Representing a new wave of affordable lodging that doesn't sacrifice design smarts, Ho36 has transformed an old two-star hotel into an atmospheric spot…
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Lyon
The dorm rooms are simple, but the welcome is warm at this convivial hostel on the Rive Gauche (left bank). The huge and bar lounge area is perhaps the…
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One of Lyon's best new budget sleeps, Away Hostel has attractive, sunny rooms with tall ceilings, wood floors and oversized windows. The cafe is a good…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Nathalie Fauvin, one of the few Beaujolais female vintners (hinted at in the website’s name), rents out five individually decorated rooms as well as three…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
To appreciate Pérouges’ charm, you could do worse than booking a room at this historic hotel, which also operates a respected restaurant. Its 28 rooms…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Run by traditional caravan-maker Pascal and his wife Pascaline, this unique place has a trio of romantically furnished 1920s to 1950s gypsy caravans amid…
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This vintage hotel tempts with soundproofed rooms done up in brilliant reds, lovingly restored with period furniture, mouldings and wallpaper. Options…
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Lyon
It's worth braving the four-storey climb to these two historic, self-catering apartments, right in the heart of Vieux Lyon. The south-facing unit boasts…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
The Pic family's truffle-coloured, 1889-established inn has ultra-chic rooms mixing antique, contemporary and cutting-edge design. It is often fully…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Were it not for its unbeatable location opposite a park right at the edge of the centre and its cosy atmosphere, we’d say the Hôtel du Parc was an honest…
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Lyon
Graphic artist and jewellery designer Karine Sigiscar runs this three-room B&B in an 18th-century home midway between Croix Rousse and the Hôtel de Ville…
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Lyon
With an art deco façade, stylishly minimalist guestrooms and school-themed decor throughout, this four-star hotel is one of Vieux Lyon's unique lodging…
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Lyon
This centrally located, remodelled hotel in a 19th-century bourgeois building features individually decorated themed rooms. The spacious, front-facing…
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Lyon
This cosy and classy hotel just north of central place Bellecour is surrounded by designer boutiques. The priciest rooms have gorgeous (oblique) views of…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
This charming inn features 13 rooms in various buildings scattered around the village. They’re all equipped to the highest standard, but the vast suites…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Some 2.5km northwest of Vallon Pont d'Arc, this delightfully rustic farmhouse offers three pleasantly set rooms with stone walls and views over the…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
For the ultimate château experience, you can’t do better than this attractive venture nestled amid seas of vineyards. Françoise Barbet will welcome you in…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
This well-run venture with modernised rooms is definitely good value. The cheaper doubles have minuscule bathrooms and don't have air-con but are…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
This 42-room hotel is a good choice if you want to stay in the centre and not break the bank. Although the rooms are nothing to crow about, they get the…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
If you've dreamed of staying in a romantic countryside château but your budget is tight, you'll be delighted by this affordable mansion in the vineyards,…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
A breath of fresh air, this friendly two-star venture in a stately villa dating from 1905 is hard to resist. It features 16 individually decorated rooms…
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Lyon & the Rhône Valley
This good-value hotel in what was once a relais de poste (coaching inn) was redesigned from top to bottom and features 23 personalised rooms with funky…
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Despite its slightly out-of-the-way location, Slo Hostel is a great port of call if you're counting the euros. It has a variety of rooms for every budget,…
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Le Boulevardier is a bargain 14-room hotel with snug, spotless rooms. It sports quirky touches such as old skis and tennis racquets adorning the hallways…
