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Lovely apartment, bright and quiet in the heart of the historic district

Apartment near Bellecour Square in Lyon

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A compact kitchen with a dining area, a window with red curtains, and a view of buildings outside.
A kitchen with a built-in oven, a stove, and a microwave. There is a small potted plant on the counter.
A dining area with a white table, black chairs, and a red curtain. There is a black floor lamp and a white cabinet with a plant.
A room with a large window, a radiator, a small table, and a lamp.
A dining area with a white table and chairs, a black chair in the foreground, and a view of a building through large windows with red curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 461 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Place, Lyon Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellecour Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the area

Lyon

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Lyon City Centre apartment, you'll find Bellecour Square and Historic Site of Lyon. Lyon Cathedral and Odéon are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Historic Site of Lyon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lyon Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bellecour Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Place des Jacobins - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière - 12 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Vieux Lyon Station - 4 min walk
  • Lyon Saint Paul Station - 14 min walk
  • Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Piazzetta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Café du Soleil - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Betty's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sambahia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le New Delhi Lyon - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Lovely apartment, bright and quiet in the heart of the historic district

Our apartment, completely renovated in 2016, will surprise you with its calm and brightness. We have specially furnished and decorated it, in a contemporary and sober style, to welcome you during your stays in Lyon. It got the 3 star rating. Its large windows offering a beautiful panoramic view of Lyon and, in good weather, of the Alps, bring in a lot of light. The fully equipped kitchen opens onto the living room with a bar where it is pleasant to have a drink. The bathroom decorated with stone, wood and ceramic has a large walk-in shower and a large washbasin. The 2 bedrooms have dressing rooms and offices. In the living room, a 3-seater convertible sofa and 2 armchairs await you for a well-deserved break after visiting the traboules or the antique theatre. You will quickly feel at home.
Located in the heart of the district classified as a UNESCO heritage site, you will not need a car to visit Lyon, its historic district, the peninsula and even reach the new confluence district and its museum by river shuttle. The apartment is close to many restaurants, theaters and cinemas but also to the Perrache train station, the old Lyon metro station is 300m away. However, if you are motorized, the St Georges car park is 2 steps away.
Apartment dedicated to family stays preferably. Groups of young people are in principle not authorized following a bad experience. Thank you for your understanding.
Household linen and cleaning included in the stay

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 657 square feet

Policies

Check-out

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. No onsite parking is available. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 6938512403393

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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lovely apartment, bright and quiet in the heart of the historic district to the airport?

This apartment is 22.9 mi (39-min drive) away from the Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lovely apartment, bright and quiet in the heart of the historic district have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

Does Lovely apartment, bright and quiet in the heart of the historic district offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lovely apartment, bright and quiet in the heart of the historic district?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Le Pharaon Casino (9-min drive) and Casino Le Lyon Vert (13-min drive) are nearby.

Is there free parking at Lovely apartment, bright and quiet in the heart of the historic district?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Lovely apartment, bright and quiet in the heart of the historic district have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Lovely apartment, bright and quiet in the heart of the historic district have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Lovely apartment, bright and quiet in the heart of the historic district to downtown Lyon?

This apartment is 0.7 mi away from Lyon.

Lovely apartment, bright and quiet in the heart of the historic district Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee L B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot, beautiful views, but small second bedroom and very, very steep hill/stairs so luggage should be light (ride share/taxi won’t go up it) and mobility should be good.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a lovely flat with great views it the river. It is close to all of the vieux Lyon activities. The hosts are responsive and friendly to international travelers. All of the instructions are clear. It’s a bit of a walk up a steep hill, but it is a chance to walk off your bouchon Lyonaise meal. Our family stayed 8 days and would choose this again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Lyon lodgings

This apartment is ideally situated for exploring all parts of Lyon, either on foot or by public transport. The accomodation is quite charming and fully equipped, and the hosts have provided a welcoming environment.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apartment in a great location

We stayed here for 4 weeks- a perfect location, lovely host, everything we needed - and the bonus was keeping fit walking up the steepish hill each evening.
Stayed 35 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great area

We stayed at this awesome 2 bedroom flat and really enjoyed the access to Vieux Lyon, St. Just and the metro and transit connections. I would stay here again without a doubt !
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexander M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice location in the center of the historical Lyon

Fine and nice
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

stephanie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

A cute apartment within walking distance of everything! I walked to the outdoor market along the river almost daily. The hill to the apartment is fairly steep but the location makes up for it. Apartment itself has a ton of natural light and is clean.
Stayed 69 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Lyon

Very nice owners met us and oriented us. Nice apartment in the heart of Vieux Lyon - very good location. Apartment was beautifully decorated with a well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

location

Thanks for a great 5 days and to the owners for the crib and high chair. Clean great kitchen and we walked everywhere
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ilsa s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We enjoyed the location and view of the rental. Our family of 4 from US comfortably fit in rental. Very convenient location. TV was nonfunctional - our only issue. Would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

hubert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A cosy apartment in a quiet neighbourhood

We enjoyed the stay. We had two bedrooms on the top (second) floor. It was very quiet (no noise from neighbors).
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Old Lyon

This apartment is absolutely perfect, and is in a perfect location in Vieux Lyon. Two bedrooms made it the perfect spot for my daughter and me to be very comfortable. We are both very athletic and fit, and we quite enjoyed the short uphill walk to the apartment.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely flat in the old town

This lovely flat is perfect for a small family or couple to enjoy while staying in Lyon. We were very impressed with how clean the flat was and the location couldn't have been better. Christiane & Thierry were very helpful with our trip details and with our arrival. They couldn't have been nicer, thank you. I would highly recommend this flat for a stay while in Lyon.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jennifer b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour à Lyon

A wonderful apartment in the old town so close to everything. Christiane was an amazing host going way beyond what was expected to help us. The steep street may be daunting for some but was manageable. Would highly recommend this apartment .
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely central apartment with great views

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the heart of Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon). The apartment is tucked away in a nice quiet street, a short walk to restaurants, cafes, bars, shops and supermarkets. It is very comfortable, loads of space and has great views of the area. Christiane and Thierry are fabulous hosts, who communicated quickly with us and provided great information on what to do in the area. We felt at home in their unit and would stay again.
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tage K.

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Super appartment centrally located

We were mother, father and two sons (6 and 10). The appartment was highly suitable for us and our purpose. Well equipped og extremely well located for a visit in and around Lyon. We were warmly and efficiently welcomed and informed by the the hosts Christiana and Thierry. We highly recommend this appartment for a copule or, as in our case, a small family. If travelling by car make space in your budget for high parking costs in the city. Family Kleinbeck, Copenhagen
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a really pleasant stay in this lovely apartment in Vieux Lyon, located just across the St George bridge. Attractively decorated, very clean and tidy, and stocked with necessities. Compact, yet comfortable for four people.The cobbled streets of the old town are charming - lined with traditional restaurants, great bakeries, and additionally fresh food snd antique markets on both banks of the Soane River. Easily walkable to interesting sights in Vieux Lyon, including two ancient Roman amphitheatres and the Fouvriere basilica on the hill dating from the late 1800s - pleasant places to see late afternoon when the basilica’s facade is illuminated by the last rays of sunlight. There, from the nearby viewing platform one can look down upon the city of Lyon and its rivers laid out like a map below.A must for anyone interested in art is a visit to the musee des Beaux Artes - France’s second major art museum. Also the city quarter with numerous jewellery, craft, and art ateliers stocking genuinely locally made products. Thanks to our obliging hosts and the accomodation we had a really enjoyable holiday in Lyon.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location. Steep hill.

Well situated but it is an attic so you need to be careful of sloping ceilings. Well equipped but one large and one small towel each for 7 days was a bit mean. Also the towels were quite old. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay. Taxis cannot drive to the door as it is a narrow steep street for residents only. You have to walk your luggage down to the main street.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paul W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Recommended with caveats

We liked it, despite many reasons not to, and we liked Christiane and Thierry. We were there all of October, 2022. The street is steep. You can catch the funicular to the Roman ruins at the nearby metro stop and walk down the 144 (!) steps at the top of the street; still easier than walking up. Google map it. When we arrived, they apologized and said we were the first after a long-term pandemic renter who had been slovenly, so they were still cleaning. We left our bags and returned hours later. It wasn’t enough. We spent most of a day cleaning it ourselves. They were very friendly and did their best, but seemed overwhelmed by how bad it was. Looking back, they should have gotten us a hotel room for a day and finished up. Then we saw mice. When informed, they immediately brought in traps and poison, and later a professional. Sadly, we were responsible for tending the traps and cleaning up after les souris. We caught six. The last two weeks of our stay there were no signs. The furniture in the living room is frankly in need of replacement. The rest of the furniture, including the beds, was fine and comfortable. We asked for and they provided new sheets, towels, pillows, etc. The lighting in the building stairwell was good going up due to a timed switch at the bottom, but there was no switch at the top for going down! The kitchen was poorly equipped. We gave them a list of items and they provided them all right away. One of the burners on the gas stove did not work properly; we didn’t need it. The shower drain smelled a little sewer-like in the mornings; it probably needed a heavy dose of bleach. The apartment is close to the river, the metro, a wonderful open air market, good restaurants, cafes, bakeries, shops, pubs, and a creperie. The Roman ruins were an easy funicular ride. There was no traffic so it was wonderfully quiet. We could open the windows and hear the sounds of people on the street below and children in a park a couple of blocks away. The view standing at the windows was grand. On cold days the apartment heater kept us very comfortable. The on-demand water heater gave unlimited hot water, for the best shower I’ve had in Europe. The clothes washer and drying rack were good. The kitchen was very usable and we cooked some delicious meals. If the apartment had been properly clean and equipped from the start, we would have enjoyed it a lot. We hope the owners will take the remaining steps to make it right.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christiane and Thierry were great hosts. We enjoyed the apartment as described. It was wonderful stay in Vieux Lyon. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie Françoise F.

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Hôtes très accueillants ils nous ont donné des conseils sur les choses a voir à Lyon appartement très bien placé belle vue sur Lyon et en plein centre ville
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leonore d.

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Fijn appartement. Goede locatie aan de rand van het oude centrum. Rustig gelegen. Voldoende opbergruimte. Laatste stuk naar het appartement is goed voor de beenspieren. Wellicht minder handig met veel of zware bagage. Mooi uitzicht over de stad.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacques A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour touristique de 10 jours. Très bien localisé dans le vieux Lyon. Les propriétaires étaient sur place à notre arrivée et ont été rapide à répondre à nos demandes. Pour se rendre à l'appartement la rue est très pentue ce qui nous a permis de maintenir la forme.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian G.

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Emplacement idéal pour accès au métro et à la ville

Nous sommes restés dans cet appartement pendant une canicule record pendant tous notre voyages. Bien que la salle n’est pas climatisée, les hôtes nous ont fournis un refroidisseur pour aider. Mais la nuit tombée, il y avait toujours un beau vent de fraîcheur qui venait par les fenêtres donnant sur la ville. La télé et internet ont plus aux enfants, et la bouteille de vin proposée était délicieuse. Petit astuce pour éviter la cote… prenez le funiculaire…. Est plus facile descendre que de la remonter :). Merci 1000 fois Thierry !
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

francois c.

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Au calme dans le vieux Lyon

Bien placé dans une des extrémités du vieux Lyon et pas loin du métro l appartement permet de profiter de la ville sans avoir le flot de touristes dans la rue. Une montée un peu raide pour les derniers mètres mais la vue de l appartement est une bonne récompense.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025