Académie Hôtel Lyon

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Place des Terreaux

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Daily full breakfast for a fee
Reception
Interior detail
Front of property
Suite Lumière | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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6 Rue Lainerie, Lyon, Rhone, 69005
  • Place, Place des Terreaux
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellecour Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room with Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, 2 Bathrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite Lumière

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

Chambre Classique Rez-de-Cour

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Traboule Lyonnaise Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Suite Lumiere

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Lyon

Lyon City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Lyon City Centre hotel, you'll find Place des Terreaux and Bellecour Square. Tête d'Or Park and Part Dieu Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Lyon Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Place des Terreaux - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hôtel de Ville de Lyon - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bellecour Square - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Lyon Saint Paul Station - 2 min walk
  • Vieux Lyon Station - 8 min walk
  • Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Wallace - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Elephant & Castle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Rocambole - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪L'Apostrophe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Big White - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Académie Hôtel Lyon

4-star hotel near Place des Terreaux
Académie Hôtel Lyon offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. Académie Hôtel Lyon also features room service (during limited hours), a communal living room, and a water dispenser. A complete renovation of Académie Hôtel Lyon was completed in December 2023.

This 4-star Lyon hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1406
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Académie Hôtel Lyon offers 12 accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 1 mile (EUR 20 per night)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 21 for adults and EUR 11.50 for children

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.86 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 21 for adults and EUR 11.50 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per night (6562 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number FR62327612602

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Children 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Hôtel Saint Paul Lyon
Saint Paul Lyon
L'Académie Hôtel
Hôtel Saint Paul Lyon
L’Académie Hôtel Lyon
Académie Hôtel Lyon Lyon
Académie Hôtel Lyon Hotel
Académie Hôtel Lyon Hotel Lyon

Frequently asked questions

How close is Académie Hôtel Lyon to the airport?

Académie Hôtel Lyon is 17.9 mi (25-min drive) away from the Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Académie Hôtel Lyon?

As of Jun 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Académie Hôtel Lyon on Jul 28, 2026 start from CA $181, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Académie Hôtel Lyon have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Académie Hôtel Lyon.

How close is Académie Hôtel Lyon to the beach?

This hotel is 10.2 mi (23-min drive) from Plage des Eaux Bleues and 10.7 mi (30-min drive) from Plage de l'Atol'. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Académie Hôtel Lyon offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Académie Hôtel Lyon, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 21 for adults and EUR 11.50 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Académie Hôtel Lyon?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Le Pharaon Casino (6-min drive) and Casino Le Lyon Vert (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Académie Hôtel Lyon?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Académie Hôtel Lyon?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Académie Hôtel Lyon have a pool?

Académie Hôtel Lyon does not have a pool.

Does Académie Hôtel Lyon have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Académie Hôtel Lyon to downtown Lyon?

Académie Hôtel Lyon is 0.4 mi away from Lyon.

Académie Hôtel Lyon Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 245 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernardus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location and the room is also comfortable for the family
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, accommodating staff and very cool rooms. Perfect for a stay in Lyon !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location, very helpful staff. Hotel is located in historic building which is very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ling Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff was awesome. Breakfast was better than expected. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sigurd

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is NOT a 4 star hotel. Standard hotel, nice location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sergen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, spacious room and being able to fill large water bottles a nice touch
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garrard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and beautiful hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous boutique hotel, walkable to all of Lyon’s sights. Fabulous dining nearby at all of the authentic Bouchon’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a treat - highly recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nilima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, spacious for a family of 4.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sheri

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and the breakfast was very good quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun hotel with quirky layout. In the best part of old town Lyon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

Lovely small hotel in great location. Loved the free extras of water bottles for the room. Spacious rooms and really appreciated the separate bathroom and toilet in ours.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay in Lyon. The staff were fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is unique and very quiet considering location to bars etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was unique and boutique. The room was quite spacious and wonderfully located.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in great location. Very comfortable and large rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it! Nice room and staff with an excellent location. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edmund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Vieux Lyon stay

Perfect location, beautiful hotel full of original features.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming property, very helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old town is the best, from hotel, lost of food and great walks. Take the food tour, its amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alecia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel more than met our expectations. Our family of 4 stayed in the room on the 4th floor and it had plenty of room for all of us. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025