Lyon
Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Lyon.
Hotel guides
Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type.
Their Lyon ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Lyon with the best hotel views.
Read the guide at spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/lyon.
spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/lyon
Secretplaces is a curated accommodation site for boutique hotels, luxury hotels, villas and characterful holiday homes.
This page presents a Lyon selection of boutique hotels, luxury hotels, villas and holiday homes, with Mama Shelter Lyon shown as the supplied property example.
Read the guide at secretplaces.com/france/rhone-alpes/lyon/best-boutique-hotels-holiday-homes.
secretplaces.com/france/rhone-alpes/lyon/best-boutique-hotels-holiday-homes
Travel videos
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TOPJAW is a YouTube travel channel by Jesse and Will, documenting things to eat, drink, and do around the world.
This travel video is especially helpful for food-focused Lyon planning, covering 48 hours of restaurants, wine bars, coffee, pastries, craft beer, and local food stops.
Travel articles & blogs
Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel guide site and publishing brand focused on destination research and trip planning. Their Lyon destination page is a helpful city overview, covering riverfronts, cuisine, passageways, attractions, local spots, and expert planning tips.
Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/france/burgundy-and-the-rhone/lyon.
lonelyplanet.com/destinations/france/burgundy-and-the-rhone/lyon
ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured trip-planning tools. Their Lyon guide introduces the city through history, architecture, gastronomy, riverside setting, old town, and cultural scene, making it a well-rounded planning resource.
Read the guide at viatravelers.com/destinations/lyon/.
viatravelers.com/destinations/lyon/
World of Wanderlust is Brooke Saward's solo female travel blog covering city guides, solo travel, lifestyle, and hotels. Her Lyon city guide is a useful short-trip resource, covering what to see, what to do, and where to eat.
Read the guide at worldofwanderlust.com/a-complete-city-guide-to-lyon/.
worldofwanderlust.com/a-complete-city-guide-to-lyon/
The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, hostels, gear, and long-term travel. Their Lyon guide is practical for active city planning, bringing together things to do, itinerary ideas, and day trips around the city.
Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/things-to-do-in-lyon-france/.
thebrokebackpacker.com/things-to-do-in-lyon-france/
Jessie on a Journey is a solo female, adventure, and cultural travel site by Jessie Festa. Her Lyon itinerary is helpful for a two-day or weekend visit, with planning tips and a map supporting the route.
Read the guide at jessieonajourney.com/2-days-in-lyon/.
jessieonajourney.com/2-days-in-lyon/
Ciao Bambino is a luxury family travel agency with an extensive family travel blog. Their Lyon article is a helpful family-focused guide, highlighting kid-friendly ways to experience the city's culture, cuisine, and local charm.
Read the guide at ciaobambino.com/things-to-do-in-lyon-france-with-kids.
ciaobambino.com/things-to-do-in-lyon-france-with-kids
Bucket List Journey is Annette White's bucket-list and experience-planning site focused on travel ideas and life goals. Her 12-hour Lyon itinerary gives a practical, upbeat plan for travelers who want to spend one rewarding day exploring and eating around the city.
Read the guide at bucketlistjourney.net/one-bucket-list-worthy-day-lyon-france/.
bucketlistjourney.net/one-bucket-list-worthy-day-lyon-france/
Solo Traveler is a digital publication focused entirely on people who travel alone. Their one-day walking tour is a strong fit for independent visitors who want to cover a generous amount of Lyon on foot.
Read the guide at solotravelerworld.com/walking-tour-lyon/.
solotravelerworld.com/walking-tour-lyon/
Adventurous Kate is Kate McCulley's solo female travel blog focused on safety, confidence, destination inspiration, and candid travel writing. Her Lyon story offers a thoughtful personal perspective on the city, including its culinary reputation and lights festival.
Read the guide at adventurouskate.com/meet-lyon-frances-second-city/.
adventurouskate.com/meet-lyon-frances-second-city/