Visit La Croix Rousse
Popular places to visit
Gros Caillou
Find out about the history of Lyon when you spend time at Gros Caillou. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Maison des Canuts
You can browse the exhibits at Maison des Canuts, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Lyon. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Bellecour Square
Relax at a café in one of Europe’s largest open squares and enjoy the French ambiance generated by street performers and live music.
Part Dieu Mall
During your visit to Lyon, you can do some window-shopping at Part Dieu Mall. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Tête d'Or Park
Complete your Lyon visit with several hours in this delightful spot, a combination of botanical gardens, grassy public spaces and a zoo.
Place des Terreaux
Life unfolds in this beautiful and busy central square, home to a superb fountain sculpted by Statue of Liberty designer, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi.
Things to do
Vieux Lyon Cultural & Historical Walking Guided Tour (English)
Lyon: Private Walking Tour of "Traboules" in the Old Town
Beaujolais wine tour from Lyon half day
Lyon City Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour
Food Tour in Lyon – A Full Taste of France by Do Eat Better
Top hotels in La Croix Rousse
Hotel Lyon Métropole
Just a one night stop over with spa access, what a treat. Nice big rooms, nice staff and the spa is an added experience. Would highly recommend this hotel. My only advice if your male and not used to the French customs you cannot wear swimming shorts with pockets in the pool / spa area. We had to ...
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025
Campanile Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
Bien situé
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Lagrange Apart'HOTEL Lyon Lumière
Room was clean and the staff friendly.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
Yes
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Campanile Lyon Centre-Berges du Rhône
Encore merci à toute l’équipe
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Premiere Classe Lyon Centre - Gare Part Dieu
The rooms are small but we found them very clean and that's the main thing as far as I'm concerned. The only thing I didn't like was the shower head but it was a water saver shower head so that was a good reason to have it.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Croix Rousse
Old Lyon
If you're spending time in Old Lyon, you might enjoy attractions like Lyon Cathedral and Palais de Justice de Lyon. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Vieux Lyon Station to see more of the city.
Les Cordeliers
Take time in Les Cordeliers to visit attractions like Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and Place des Jacobins. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Cordeliers Bourse Station to see more of the city.
Fourvière
Fourvière is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Fourvière Station or Minimes - Théâtres romains Station to explore sights like Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière.
6th Arrondissement
Consider a visit to Tête d'Or Park and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in 6th Arrondissement. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Massena Station or Foch Station.
La Presqu'île
Place Carnot and Bellecour Square are top sights in La Presqu'île, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ampere-Victor Hugo Station or Bellecour Station to see more sights in the area.
Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu
While you're in Bellecour - Hôtel Dieu, take in top sights like Bellecour Square and jump on the metro at Bellecour Station to see more of the city.
