Explore the traboules hand in hand with our top 6 most romantic hotels in Lyon, one of France’s most charming cities!
Routine is getting the better of us, and it’s time to pack up and take a break. And why not Lyon, capital of the Gauls? Like no other city, Lyon combines the pleasures of the eye and the taste buds. On the program: a stroll through its old quarters, hide-and-seek in the traboules, a meal for two in Lyon’s bouchons, a stroll along the banks of the Saône and why not end the evening with an exceptional performance at the opera? Finally, when it comes to relaxing, we’ve got you covered. All you have to do is choose from our selection of the 6 best romantic hotels in Lyon.
1. The Cour des Loges
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Assets: its location in the listed Old Lyon district, its inner courtyard and Renaissance architecture.
Price: €€
Service : ★★★★★
La Cour des Loges sets the bar very high in this list of romantic hotels in Lyon. Housed in a Renaissance building at the foot of Fourvière hill, the establishment boasts interior courtyards, the main one topped by a glass roof. The layout of the ten or so rooms successfully combines antique decor, notably with Italian-style painted wooden headboards, with more contemporary furnishings. The Michelin-starred restaurant and grocery café complete the picture, as does the spa. All perfectly located in Vieux-Lyon, just a few steps from the quays, theaters, stores and cathedral.
2. MiHotel La Tour Rose
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Assets: its architecture, original concept and multiple gastronomic areas
Price: €€
Service : ★★★★
It’s hard to miss this charming hotel in Lyon, with its unique architecture and pink color scheme! The building with its emblematic circular tower on rue du Bœuf has just reopened after several months of renovation.
The program includes 14 rooms with eclectic, elegant decor blending different styles such as art deco, contemporary design and 1970s. The surprise lies in its new digital hotel concept, where everything is controlled by home automation via smartphone or tablet, from keys to heating to breakfast delivery.
And let’s not forget the gourmet experience, with the innovative Food traboule concept, a gastronomic space with various counters featuring local produce. All managed by chefs, of course.
To make matters worse, the hotel is right in the heart of old Lyon, the perfect location for visiting the city.
3. Le Fourvière Hotel
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Assets: quiet hilltop location, green setting and architecture
Price: €€
Service : ★★★★
The hotel is housed in a former convent dating from 1854, at the top of the famous Fourvière hill, a stone’s throw from the Basilica and Roman remains. You’ll be greeted in a most unusual way, as you’ll have to go into the former chapel to collect your keys. A total of 75 rooms and suites have been fitted out.
The decor is very simple, in shades of white and blue, with doors bearing the effigies of great figures who have marked the city’s history. Above all, it’s the experience and the location that add to the charm of the stay. In addition to a spa and heated swimming pool overlooking the park, the hotel is home to artistic and playful works such as a floor printed with an old map of Lyon. On the gastronomic side, a café and two restaurants, including a bouchon lyonnais, await you.
Although the convent is located in the hills, old Lyon and the peninsula can be reached in less than 10 minutes on foot.
4. Hotel Le Gourguillon
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Highlights: panoramic views from the red suite and Jacuzzis in every room
Price: €€€
Service: ★★
This stone-built hotel is located in a hidden alleyway in old Lyon that leads up to Fourvière. The establishment comprises 9 rooms furnished in a romantic contemporary style. Each has a private Jacuzzi, and some have a garden or city view from the bed.
If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to enjoy breakfast on the superb panoramic terrace. If you wish, romantic services are even available at extra cost, making this one of the best romantic hotels in Lyon, close to all the monuments. There’s no doubt that Le Gourguillon is one of the most romantic hotels in Lyon.
5. The suites on Île Barbe
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Assets: location on a partly private island, rooms in a former abbey in the heart of a green setting.
Price: €€
Service: ★★★
It’s a small island on the Saône, a true refuge from time, with a few charming houses and the remains of one of the country’s oldest abbeys. It’s here, in these historic buildings, that Les Suites de l’Île Barbe is located. It’s not a hotel, since you’re the only occupants of the premises, and you can enjoy breakfast for two on the terrace in the gardens. The waterfront is just a few dozen meters away. In the evening, enjoy a Michelin-starred dinner at the Auberge de l’Île Barbe, just a stone’s throw from the door.
Between two walks, why not take advantage of the many services on offer, such as a boat trip, a yoga class or a guided tour of the city just 10 minutes away?
6. Villa Florentine
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Assets: luxury amenities, location and view over the heights of Lyon
Price: €€
Service : ★★★★
Finally, here’s Lyon’s best-known romantic hotel. Set in a Renaissance-style convent on the heights of Fourvière hill, the Villa Florentine has plenty to offer. The outdoor swimming pool, nestled on the terrace, overlooks some of the finest buildings in the historic center, while the panoramic, Michelin-starred restaurant gives the impression of dining on the city’s rooftops.
The 28 simply but elegantly decorated rooms and suites also offer superb views. Your stay is enhanced by a spa with sauna, hamman, fitness room and massages. Between siestas, you can easily stroll through Lyon’s most beautiful districts, which are just a few minutes away.
So why not treat yourself to a getaway in one of Lyon’s 6 most romantic hotels?