Sofitel Lyon Bellecour

5.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with a full-service spa and bars

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2 bars/lounges
Front of property
Exterior
Interior entrance
Suite, 1 Double Bed, River View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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20 Quai Gailleton, Lyon, Rhone, 69288
  • Place, Bellecour Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Place des Terreaux
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 1 Double Bed, River View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed, River View

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, Bay View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View (Fitness and Sofitel Spa)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed (1 Lounge Area)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Opera. Separate Lounge)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fitness and Sofitel Spa)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lyon

Located in Lyon City Centre, Sofitel Lyon Bellecour is within a 5-minute walk of Bellecour Square and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Lyon Cathedral. This 164-room, 5-star hotel has a restaurant, a full-service spa, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Bellecour Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Place des Terreaux - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Hôtel de Ville de Lyon - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Lyon National Opera - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bellecour Station - 7 min walk
  • Lyon Perrache Station - 14 min walk
  • Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Sud - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Français - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tony's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chabert et Fils - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Royal Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Lyon Bellecour

Riverfront hotel with a full-service spa and bars
Guests staying at Sofitel Lyon Bellecour enjoy access to a full-service spa, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Valet parking is available for EUR 30 per night. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include conference space, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and LED TVs with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. MP3 docks, minibars, and espresso makers are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

So FIT has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a steam room. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 30 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 34 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 3 Dômes

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • 2,906 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1969
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • MP3 dock
  • Pay movies
  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from August 1 to August 25:
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.30 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 34 per person
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 30 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Bellecour Lyon
Lyon Bellecour
Lyon Sofitel
Lyon Sofitel Bellecour
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Sofitel Bellecour Hotel
Sofitel Bellecour Hotel Lyon
Sofitel Bellecour Lyon
Sofitel Lyon
Sofitel Lyon Bellecour
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Sofitel Lyon Bellecour?

Sofitel Lyon Bellecour offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Sofitel Lyon Bellecour?

As of Oct 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofitel Lyon Bellecour on Nov 2, 2025 start from $171.13, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near Sofitel Lyon Bellecour?

This hotel is situated in Lyon City Centre, just steps from Textile Museum, and within a 10-minute walk of Bellecour Square and Historic Site of Lyon. You'll also find Lyon Cathedral and Place des Jacobins less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Sofitel Lyon Bellecour?

Yes, valet parking is offered for EUR 30 per night. Though parking is limited, accessible parking and electric car charging are also available.

Is a spa located at Sofitel Lyon Bellecour?

So FIT is the hotel's spa and services include body wraps, couples treatments, mani/pedis, and massages.

Does Sofitel Lyon Bellecour include a casino on the premises?

No, Sofitel Lyon Bellecour doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Sofitel Lyon Bellecour?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Sofitel Lyon Bellecour?

This riverfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including 2 bars, a restaurant, and a full-service spa.

Does Sofitel Lyon Bellecour have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does Sofitel Lyon Bellecour have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Sofitel Lyon Bellecour serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at 3 Dômes.

Will Sofitel Lyon Bellecour allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Sofitel Lyon Bellecour for a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Sofitel Lyon Bellecour?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Sofitel Lyon Bellecour?

The closest major airport to Sofitel Lyon Bellecour is Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS), which is 22 mi away (30 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Sofitel Lyon Bellecour?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Sofitel Lyon Bellecour.