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Sofitel Lyon Bellecour

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Sofitel Lyon Bellecour is a five-star hotel on the Quai Gailleton in central Lyon, close to Place Bellecour. It suits travellers who want a full spa, restaurants on site and easy walks to the city's main sights and metro stations.

Sofitel Lyon Bellecour is a five-star hotel in a single building dating from 1969. Its amenities include a spa offering full treatments, a fitness centre open 24 hours, two bars and lounges, a restaurant, a fine food shop and a garden and terrace. Vegetarian and vegan dining options are available, and at least 80% of the ingredients are local or organic.

The hotel sits on the Quai Gailleton, 3 min walk from Place Bellecour and 14 min walk from Cathédrale Saint-Jean. The Hôtel de ville de Lyon is 20 min on foot, and Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport is about 29 min by car. Bellecour metro station is a 4 min walk away, and Ampère - Victor Hugo is 6 min away.

Sofitel Lyon Bellecour: who is it for?

The hotel suits travellers who want a spa and fitness facilities on site, such as those on a wellness break. It also fits business guests, since it has a 24-hour business centre and 12 meeting rooms. Families will appreciate that children stay free and that childcare is available for an extra fee. Visitors who plan to explore the old town on foot will benefit from its central location, close to Place Bellecour and the metro.

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Sofitel Lyon Bellecour: which rooms?

  • Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, 20 m², sleeps 2
    Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, 20 m², sleeps 220 m²Sleeps 21 double bed≈ €272 per night
  • Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, 25 m², sleeps 2
    Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, 25 m², sleeps 225 m²Sleeps 22 twin beds≈ €291 per night
  • Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, River View, 25 m², sleeps 2
    Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, River View, 25 m², sleeps 225 m²Sleeps 21 double bed≈ €309 per night
  • Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed, 45 m², sleeps 4
    Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed, 45 m², sleeps 445 m²Sleeps 41 double bed≈ €385 per night
  • Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed, River View, 45 m², sleeps 4
    Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed, River View, 45 m², sleeps 445 m²Sleeps 41 double bed≈ €404 per night
  • Suite, 1 Double Bed, River View, sleeps 3
    Suite, 1 Double Bed, River View, sleeps 3Sleeps 31 double bed≈ €583 per night

Room prices checked on November 3, 2026 for the night of December 3, 2026, converted from US dollars to euros at the European Central Bank rate. The exact rate is shown by our partner when you book. Room types offered by the hotel on Hotels.com. Availability and rates when you book.

Where is Sofitel Lyon Bellecour?

Distance from Sofitel Lyon Bellecour to the centre of Lyon: 1.1 km, as the crow flies.

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Sofitel Lyon Bellecour: what to do around it?

Landmarks

  • Place Bellecour3 min walk
  • Cathédrale Saint-Jean14 min walk
  • Hôtel de ville de Lyon20 min walk
  • Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupéry)29 min drive

Where to eat nearby?

  • Les 3 dômesRestaurant1 min walk
  • Le VivaraisFrench cuisine2 min walk
  • TeneoRestaurant2 min walk
  • IchoJapanese cuisine2 min walk
  • Caffe NobileCafé2 min walk
  • Bistrot La VarenneFrench cuisine2 min walk
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Where to go out at night?

  • Au Bon CruBar2 min walk
  • Gustave Bistro-AperoPub3 min walk
  • La LinotteBar4 min walk
  • Le Troquet des SensBar4 min walk
  • Kaffee BerlinBar4 min walk

What to see nearby?

  • Flower TreeAttraction3 min walk
  • Mémorial Lyonnais du Génocide ArménienAttraction3 min walk
  • Musée des Tissus et des Arts décoratifsMuseum3 min walk
  • Square OllierPark4 min walk
  • La PenséeAttraction4 min walk
  • Lumière BellecourCinema4 min walk
Activities & tours

How to get around?

  • BellecourMetro4 min walk
  • Ampère - Victor HugoMetro6 min walk
  • GuillotièreMetro8 min walk
  • Guillotière - Gabriel PériMetro8 min walk

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Straight-line distances from the hotel, estimated walking times. openstreetmap.org/copyright · Powered by Geoapify

Amenities, fees, rooms and landmarks: information provided by the hotel on Hotels.com.

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Sofitel Lyon Bellecour: frequently asked questions

Sofitel Lyon Bellecour: where is the hotel?+

Sofitel Lyon Bellecour is in Lyon, in the Lyon area. Address: 20 Quai Gailleton, 69288 Lyon. Place Bellecour is a 3 min walk away. Distance from Sofitel Lyon Bellecour to the centre of Lyon: 1.1 km, as the crow flies.

Sofitel Lyon Bellecour: how much is a night?+

The latest recorded price is €272 for the night of December 3, 2026 (recorded on November 3, 2026).

Sofitel Lyon Bellecour: what transport is nearby?+

Around the hotel: Bellecour (Metro, 4 min walk), Ampère - Victor Hugo (Metro, 6 min walk), and Guillotière (Metro, 8 min walk).

Sofitel Lyon Bellecour: where to eat nearby?+

Around the hotel: Les 3 dômes (Restaurant, 1 min walk), Le Vivarais (Restaurant, 2 min walk), and Teneo (Restaurant, 2 min walk).

Sofitel Lyon Bellecour: where to go out at night?+

Around the hotel: Au Bon Cru (Bar, 2 min walk), Gustave Bistro-Apero (Pub, 3 min walk), and La Linotte (Bar, 4 min walk).

Sofitel Lyon Bellecour: what to see nearby?+

Around the hotel: Flower Tree (Attraction, 3 min walk), Mémorial Lyonnais du Génocide Arménien (Attraction, 3 min walk), and Musée des Tissus et des Arts décoratifs (Museum, 3 min walk).

Sofitel Lyon Bellecour: which room types?+

The hotel offers, among others: Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, 20 m², sleeps 2 (20 m², Sleeps 2), Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, 25 m², sleeps 2 (25 m², Sleeps 2), Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, River View, 25 m², sleeps 2 (25 m², Sleeps 2), Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed, 45 m², sleeps 4 (45 m², Sleeps 4), and Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed, River View, 45 m², sleeps 4 (45 m², Sleeps 4).

Sofitel Lyon Bellecour: is there parking?+

Yes, the hotel lists parking.

Sofitel Lyon Bellecour: are pets allowed?+

Yes, the hotel accepts pets.

Sofitel Lyon Bellecour: is the Wi-Fi free?+

Yes, the hotel lists free Wi-Fi.

Is breakfast included?+

Breakfast is served as a buffet with a supplement, from 06:30 to 10:30 on weekdays and from 06:30 to 11:00 at weekends.

Can I use the spa and fitness centre as a non-guest?+

The hotel offers a day-use option, so the spa and facilities can be booked for the day. The fitness centre is open 24 hours a day.

Is the hotel accessible for guests with reduced mobility?+

Yes. The hotel has a lift and a wheelchair-accessible route through the building.

Sofitel Lyon Bellecour: can it be booked for the day?+

Yes, as a day use on RoomForDay, from €119.

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