If you are looking for originality, immersion, and sensationalism in Lyon, you are in the right place. Let me show you the quirkiest and most original hotels in town.
Mama Shelter
13 rue Domer – 69007 Lyon – France
If you are still a child at heart, Mama Shelter is made for you.
This hotel provides a great experience through its modern and colorful decoration.
The chalkboard-like ceiling and brightly colored decor give the impression of a return to childhood.
Moreover, it is a gathering place where everything is designed for people to meet: table footballs, a bar, etc.
The hotel also has a great rooftop that is ideal for summer evenings.
In a word, it’s a good place to stay if you like to have fun.
Price: From €110
We like: The great bar.
We love: The colorful decoration.
Mama Shelter: Information and bookings
Bayard Bellecour
23 Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon, France
It is a warm place with 19th-century furniture, chequered wooden floors, flowery curtains and island baths.
Nothing has been left to chance. Everything fits together perfectly.
Located next to Lyon’s largest square, Place Bellecour, this hotel is dedicated to those who love decoration and immersion.
It is a place that will not disappoint you.
Price: From €152
We like: The sophisticated decoration of its rooms.
We love: The quality-price ratio.
Bayard Bellecour: Information and bookings
MOB HOTEL Lyon Confluence
55 Quai Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France
Ideally located near the Musée des Confluences, the old town of Lyon and the Place Bellecour, this hotel is a concept in itself.
An avant-garde treasure which combines modernity and ethics.
With a large rooftop, a fair trade shop and an Italian cantina, everything has been done in order to make you feel good.
You will also enjoy the playroom for your children.
If you are afraid of being bored during your stay in Lyon, then don’t hesitate and book a room in this hotel.
Price: From €200
We like: The cantina, where you can enjoy good four-cheese pizzas.
We love: The large rooftop which is a real asset with its many tables, its greenery and its bohemian decoration.
MOB HOTEL Lyon Confluence: Information and bookings
Fourvière Hôtel
23 rue Roger Radisson, 69005 Lyon, France
This is certainly one of the most unusual hotels in Lyon as it was a former convent that was restructured in 1854 by the famous architect, Pierre Marie Bossan.
In fact, you can check-in in the former chapel of the hotel.
It has a working area and a relaxation area (steam room, jacuzzi, sensory showers, swimming corridor, ice shower, etc.).
This is a modern convent where you will love to spend the night.
Price: From €417
We like: The outdoor heated swimming pool.
We love: The restaurant which is located under the cloister vaults.
Fourvière Hôtel: Information and bookings
Boscolo Lyon Hotel & Spa
11 Quai Jules Courmont, 69002 Lyon, France
This is a luxurious hotel in the heart of Lyon.
The major asset of this hotel is certainly its underground swimming pool. The vaults that cover it and its stone walls give it a real cachet.
As for the rest: there is beautiful furniture, beautiful fabrics and perfectly balanced lighting.
If you are part of the Instagramming generation, this is the place for you. It is full of sumptuous decorations that are perfect for photos. It’s enough to make you feel like Beyoncé or Jay-Z for a night.
Price: From €230
We like: The underground pool.
We love: The sumptuous decorations.
Boscolo Lyon Hotel & Spa: Information and bookings
Hôtel de l’Abbaye
20 Rue de l’Abbaye d’Ainay, 69002 Lyon, France
If you want to enjoy Lyon’s charm at its fullest, both its heritage and its culture, this hotel is the place to be.
Located in the heart of Lyon’s peninsula, in the Ainay district, the Hôtel de l’Abbaye is an intimate and charming place.
This place which is full of history has been carefully renovated while keeping its ancient atmosphere.
The hotel is located right in front of the Saint Martin d’Ainay abbey. You will be able to (very closely) observe the stained glass windows of the abbey from the window of your room.
Price: From €244
We like: The authenticity of the place.
We love: The view on the abbey.
Hôtel de l’Abbaye: Information and bookings
MiHotel Sala
26 Rue Sala, 69002 Lyon, France
This property which is halfway through a rental apartment and a design hotel offers an innovative concept in the center of Lyon.
Customers only have to book online to access their reservation independently, using a code which they will have received beforehand by email (which is perfect for the age we are living in).
This hotel is composed of several independent suites, located in the 2nd district. They can accommodate 2 to 4 people and are equipped with modern commodities for a pleasant stay.
The decoration of each room is inspired by nature.
A very peaceful and minimalist place.
Price: From €156
We like: The avant-garde booking process.
We love: The minimalist and uncluttered decoration of the rooms.
MiHotel Sala: Information and bookings
MiHotel Vieux Lyon
3 Avenue du Doyenné, 69005 Lyon, France
As you can guess, it is in the same category as the one above.
The reception is also online. The difference lies in the atmosphere and the layout of the rooms.
You are invited into a subdued and minimalist world. Each room features colorful neon lights that blend perfectly with the rather futuristic designs.
A cocoon where you can snuggle up in peace; since each room has a kitchenette and a sitting area.
Price: From €167
We like: The pre-booking process.
We love: The decoration of the rooms.
MiHotel Vieux Lyon: Information and bookings
Hôtel Le Royal Lyon – MGallery
20 Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon, France
Are you also a Bridgerton Chronicles Netflix series aficionado?
Have you ever dreamt of lazing around in a countess’ bedroom?
Then this is the place to be.
This place mixes modernism and English aristocracy. It has refined furniture that is finely combined with curved furniture which is a little more design-oriented.
Price: From €361
We like: The atmosphere.
We love: The furnishings.
Hôtel Le Royal Lyon: Information and bookings
InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu, an IHG Hotel
20 Quai Jules Courmont, 69002 Lyon, France
This hotel is located in the heart of the former Hôpital du Pont du Rhône, dating from the Middle Ages.
A real heritage site that today offers over 60,000 m2 of leisure activities, with numerous shops, food stalls, restaurants and bars.
The big cupola, which is emblematic of the city of Lyon, is the nerve center of the hotel.
It is the ideal place to enjoy hot drinks, creative cocktails, light dishes or sweet delicacies.
As for the rooms, just as is the location, each is more luxurious than the other.
A perfect union of luxury and history.
Price: From €460
We like: The location of the hotel.
We love: All those stone walls.
InterContinental Lyon: Information and bookings
Villa Maïa
8 rue Professeur Pierre Marion, 69005 Lyon, France
If this place had a description, it would be “relaxation”.
The hotel offers many facilities such as a hammam, a heated swimming pool, a whirlpool and a gym.
But its major asset remains its panoramic view of Lyon: large bay windows allow you to admire the city from almost any spot (rooms, swimming pool, restaurant, etc.).
In addition to that, all bathrooms are made of Carrara marble.
It is truly a sumptuous, magical and soothing place.
Price: From 535 €.
We like: The numerous relaxing activities (whirlpool, jacuzzi, sauna, hammam…).
We love: The breathtaking panoramic view.
Villa Maïa: Information and bookings
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