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Bienvenue Chez Sylvie

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, 7-minute walk to Bellecour Square

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Exterior
Double Room (Orchidée) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Double Room (Orchidée) | Jetted tub
Free daily local cuisine breakfast

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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18 Montée des Épies, Lyon, 69005
  • Place, Bellecour Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Place des Terreaux
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (Orchidée) | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Orchidée)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lyon

Located in Lyon City Centre within a short walk of Bellecour Square, Bienvenue Chez Sylvie is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Place des Terreaux. This 3-star guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and a hot tub.
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What's nearby

  • Ancient Theatre of Fourvière - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bellecour Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Place des Terreaux - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hôtel de Ville de Lyon - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Vieux Lyon Station - 4 min walk
  • Lyon Saint Paul Station - 13 min walk
  • Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Têtedoie - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grive - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Antidote - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Café du Soleil - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Luna - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Bienvenue Chez Sylvie

Guesthouse with free breakfast, 7-minute walk to Bellecour Square
At Bienvenue Chez Sylvie, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and a terrace. Helpful staff can provide luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk. This guesthouse also has laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer jetted tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include portable fans, desks, and wardrobes or closets.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include a hot tub.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Deposit is payable by wire transfer or by check and is due within 72 hours after booking the reservation.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 5 per accommodation, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.50 percent will be charged
  • Deposit is payable by wire transfer and is due within 72 hours of booking the reservation.

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.

  • Pet fee: EUR 5 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hot tub fee: EUR 20 per night

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 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, debit cards, and cash
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: 5 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

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 for incidental charges and 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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

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.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Bienvenue Chez Sylvie Guesthouse Lyon
Bienvenue Chez Sylvie Guesthouse
Bienvenue Chez Sylvie Lyon
Bienvenue Chez Sylvie Lyon
Bienvenue Chez Sylvie Guesthouse
Bienvenue Chez Sylvie Guesthouse Lyon

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Bienvenue Chez Sylvie?

Bienvenue Chez Sylvie provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to Bienvenue Chez Sylvie?

This guesthouse is situated in Lyon City Centre within a 10-minute walk of Bellecour Square, Ancient Theatre of Fourvière, and Lyon Cathedral. You'll also find Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and Place Carnot less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Bienvenue Chez Sylvie?

No, this guesthouse doesn't offer parking.

Does Bienvenue Chez Sylvie include a casino on the premises?

No, Bienvenue Chez Sylvie doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Bienvenue Chez Sylvie?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Bienvenue Chez Sylvie?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a jetted bathtub as well as free breakfast and a terrace.

Does Bienvenue Chez Sylvie have a hot tub?

Yes, this guesthouse has a spa tub.

Does Bienvenue Chez Sylvie feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Bienvenue Chez Sylvie offers free breakfast (local cuisine) each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Bienvenue Chez Sylvie allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Bienvenue Chez Sylvie for a fee of EUR 5 per accommodation, per night.

Does Bienvenue Chez Sylvie have connecting rooms?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Bienvenue Chez Sylvie?

The closest major airport to Bienvenue Chez Sylvie is Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS), which is 22.9 mi away (46 minutes by car). Another top airport is Saint-Etienne (EBU-Saint-Etienne - Loire Intl.), which is around 30 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Bienvenue Chez Sylvie?

No, at Bienvenue Chez Sylvie, there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.

Bienvenue Chez Sylvie Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig, St. Albert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sylvie is an absolute treasure - she bends over backwards to accommodate her guests. The room itself is very spacious and comfortable and breakfast is simple but satisfying. Fair warning - there is a short but steep walk leading up to her place and even more stairs to the room after that, which can make large suitcases a bit of a challenge. Also, Sylvie's English is limited. My spouse is fluent so this was not an issue for us. That aside, our stay was very pleasurable and I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was large and had every amenity and breakfast was amazing! Sylvie is a fabulous hostess!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sylvie was a lovely host and her breakfasts were excellent. She shared a lot about the city and what highlights we might be interested in seeing. Would definitely stay at Bienvenue Chez Sylvie on our next trip to Lyon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sylvie has poured her heart into this beautiful and historic home on a quiet street with lovely views. The spacious room is at the top of the house. Her breakfasts are abundant and delicious and her company is fun! We feel lucky to have found her and her home. Sad to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in old Lyon

We had a lovely 2 night stay at Chez Sylvie, everything was perfect. As many have said previously, Sylvie is a fabulous host and really enjoys having people stay at her bed and breakfast. Great location in the old town of Lyon, and the steep hill really gets the heart racing! What an amazing city, so much to see and especially the beautiful Basilica at the top of the hill overlooking the city!
Hill climb up to Chez Sylvie
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Location, Even Better Host

We had such a lovely stay at this charming bed and breakfast tucked away in the historic old quarter of Lyon. The location was perfect—easy walking distance to so many great restaurants, shops, and beautiful sites. The space itself was super cute and cozy, full of character that matched the charm of the area. Our host was absolutely wonderful—so sweet, welcoming, and genuinely fun to be around. We really enjoyed the breakfasts each morning, not just for the delicious food, but also for the great conversations we had with her. She made our time in Lyon even more memorable, and we felt like we were staying with a friend rather than just renting a room. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a place with heart and hospitality in one of the most beautiful parts of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sylvie was a delight to be with and so very welcoming and helpful. The room was lovely and fresh, with good views, good amenities, and a powerful shower. If I have the chance to come back, I would stay here again, not only for the room, but for Sylvie herself.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed meeting our host, Sylvie, each morning for a delicious breakfast! Sylvie had wonderful suggestions for travel in Lyon and could answer any questions. Her place is so lovely and quiet on the cobblestone streets of Vieux Lyon. We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Abbeville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice clean room situated smack dab in the middle of Old Lyon with easy access to a plethora of bouchons, cafe's, boulangeries, restaurants, and anything else you want to eat. We found it very cozy and despite a slight language barrier we communicated very well with our very accomodating host, Sylvie, and her husband Joseph. Since we are Cajuns, it was a highlight of our stay to be able to immerse ourselves in a real French environment and we would certainly stay here again. The only downside was the climb up the street and the stairs inside, but you can do it in stages to catch your breath.
View from the room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and the view from the room is amazing. Sylvie is a wonderful hostess and strives to make your stay memorable. You do need to be in reasonable shape to walk the hill to get there, as well as to climb the stone stairs to the room. Given that, the short walk to shopping and restaurants makes the hill well worth it!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sylvie’s little Gem!

Our stay with Sylvie was brilliant. A perfect host who was welcoming, very friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. She wanted us to have the best possible Lyon experience. Freshly made and beautiful breakfast every day. Sylvie always goes above and beyond to make her guests happy. Location perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sylvie is one of the best hosts you'll ever meet. She greeted us warmly when we arrived and her genuine friendly nature carried over during our brief stay in this 16th- century building. Actually, it feels more like a castle, with concrete steps, a winding staircase and old-world charm throughput. But there's nothing old-fashioned about it. The room is modern, spacious snd even has a jacuzzi. Sylvie's attention to detail is extraordinary, matching or exceeding many 5-star hotels. She really knows how to pamper her guests. What's more, Sylvie fixes a sensational & filling breakfast every morning. She enjoys hosting people and it shows. She's always smiling, laughing and makes you feel special. Stay here when you're in Lyon. Sylvie's hospitality can't be beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of our favorite bed and breakfasts ever

Sylvie's BnB is absolutely amazing. We have done a lot of world travel, and Sylvie's place is unmatched. Her service is amazing and the room is exceptional. The location is central to many places in Vieux Lyon, making it very walkable. Sylvie is a spectacular host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommended

This is a beautiful room in a historical home near Old Lyon. Sylvie make a wonderful local breakfast each morning and is happy to recommend fun things to do each day if you’re curious. Sylvie also booked a car to the airport on the final day so there was no stress. Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Andover

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved the property and the room. I'm looking forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph, Ferrisburgh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts are a most charming couple and they went out of their way to make us feel welcome. They helped with our luggage which was a godsend for two eighty year old travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thiam Chuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A real treasure in Lyon

We stayed with Sylvie for two nights as part of our trip across France. Of the many hotels we stayed in, none of them exceeded the service and hospitality that we got from Chez Sylvie. The host, Sylvie, goes above and beyond to make her guests comfortable and to ensure they enjoy their time in Lyon. Even when my partner and I had to wake up extra early to catch our train, Sylvie didn't hesitate to also wake up early and make sure we left with our bellies full with a good breakfast. And the view from her suite? Unmatched in all of Lyon. We would definitely stay with her again if we find ourselves in Lyon. We recommend her without hesitation. Merci, Sylvie!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful local experience.

Our stay was wonderful. Host Sylvie is an absolute gem. Very attentive and helpful. Wonderful breakfast and we loved conversing with her in broken english and google translate. Not good if you dont like steps or steep streets.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in historic neighborhood. Easy access to everywhere. Sylvie is amazing host. We contacted her about late arriving and received very nice welcoming at 11 pm. She served unbelievable breakfast every morning on time which was convenient for us. She answered all our questions and gave us a lot of information about restaurants, shopping etc. The room is clean and filled with all things that you need to feel comfortable. She arranged taxi to airport and served early breakfast on our departure day. Great feeling and appreciation! Thank you Sylvia😊👍
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay and a wonderful host! An old mid-1600 building in thre old city. Wonderful restaurants near by. Owner makes a different breakfast each day and her food was excellent. One draw back, it is not for people who have trouble walking hp stairs, there are plenty. Plus, the taxi drops you off at the bottom of the hill and a short stteo walk to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Amazing property, wonderfully placed near city center, and in excellent condition. But the best of all is wonderful Sylvie who makes you feel really at home. We highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was amazing! She is a great host and made us feel so special. The house is stunning and is in old Lyon. We walked everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved Sylvie. She was wonderful. She was so full of happiness and joy, it just radiated out of her. Her unit was exactly the experience we wanted. It was old Lyon with all of itscharacter, but with midern comforts. Getring to her hotel required a bit of uphill walking and so was it to our room. So for people that have limited mobility it may not be for you. Her breakfasts were great and each day she stayed and visited with us. When we travel we looks for opportunities to connect with locals and we got that with Sylvia. She also went out of her way to help me. I had lost my wallet in Avignon and it had been found and i had it mailed to her hotel. The post would not deluver it without me signing for it and took it back to main post office. Sylvia drove me to post office and went inside to help me get it. Without her I would not have been successful in retrieving it. She volunteered and did that without me asking. I can't say enough about our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023