🇫🇷 Lyon 03, France
ibis Styles
📍 48 Rue Jacques Louis Hénon, Croix Rousse, LYON, 69004
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Your stay — ibis Styles
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The Property — ibis Styles
This is a cheerful, budget-conscious design hotel in a plain modern block. The lobby pops with bold primary colours and playful furniture – more youth hostel energy than hushed boutique. It suits travellers who want a clean, central base without frills, and who treat the hotel as a place to sleep rather than a destination.
Chronicles of Lyon 03
Lyon was founded in 43 BC as the Roman colony Lugdunum and quickly became Gaul's administrative capital. Its medieval Old Town (Vieux Lyon) is a UNESCO site, with cobbled lanes and Renaissance houses built by Italian silk merchants. The 19th-century industrial boom reshaped the city around the Rhône and Saône, creating vast stone districts like the Presqu'île. Today Lyon is France's gastronomic capital, with a fierce local identity that prizes bouchons and Beaujolais over Eiffel Tower clichés.
Best Time to Visit
Full Lyon 03 guide →Best months
June and September: warm weather, long light, and far fewer tourists than the school-holiday peak. Both months also hit the city's major food festivals – Fête de la Gastronomie in September.
Peak / festival surge
July–August: Lyon is busy but not impossibly so; the real crush is the first week of July (Fête de la Musique, Pride). Hotel prices jump 30-50% above shoulder rates. August empties slightly as locals flee south.
Budget shoulder season
May and late September: temperatures linger around 20°C, hotel rates drop by 20-30% from July peaks, and queues for the traboules are short.
Weather & packing
July in Lyon is hot and humid with occasional violent thunderstorms. Pack a light rain shell even if the forecast looks clear, and always carry a refillable water bottle – tap water is fine but public fountains are scarce outside the parks.
Live City Briefing — Lyon 03
- Lyon's new metro line B extension to Saint-Genis-Laval opened in 2024, reducing travel time from city centre to southern suburbs by 15 minutes.
- The Part-Dieu shopping centre (10 minutes' walk from the hotel) is midway through a €500m expansion, adding a cinema, rooftop garden and dozens of new shops by late 2026.
- Construction on the Rhône riverside cycle path continues; expect some detours between Pont de la Guillotière and Pont Lafayette until summer 2027.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to ibis Styles, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3–5 facing the inner courtyard. These floors sit above street-level bustle and are less affected by the lift core. The courtyard side is markedly quieter than the Rue Jacques Louis Hénon side.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (especially facing the street) and floor 2 directly above the entrance – you'll get foot traffic, early deliveries, and the sound of the main door closing.
Best views
Higher courtyard-facing rooms give a calm view of the inner block's rooftops and trees. Street-facing rooms on floors 4–6 have a classic Lyon view of the Croix-Rousse neighbourhood but with road sound.
Quietest floors
Floors 3, 4 and 5. The building is a mid-rise; these floors offer a good balance of quiet and convenience.
🔊 Noise notes
Rue Jacques Louis Hénon is a busy secondary road in Croix-Rousse. Expect delivery lorries from 6am, tram/bus routes within earshot, and the Croix-Rousse market noise on Sunday mornings. The ground-floor bar adds low hum until 11pm.
Insider tips
1. Check-in online in advance to skip the lobby queue – the single reception desk can bottleneck at peak times. 2. If driving, don't rely on on-site parking; the hotel has limited spaces. Use the nearby Parking Saint Paul (5 mins walk) instead.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — ibis Styles
Free basic WiFi (about 5 Mbps) for all guests; premium tier at €5/24h (up to 30 Mbps). No login – just accept terms on captive portal
One lift serves all 7 floors; no stairs-only sections
Digital PressReader access free via lobby tablet; no physical newspapers. The building is a converted 19th-century silk-weaving workshop – original vaulted stone cellar used as breakfast room
Check-in from 14:00; luggage can be dropped from 10:00. Late check-out until 13:00 costs €30; after 13:00 charged as half night
Free luggage storage at reception on check-in and check-out day
Step-free main entrance; lift to all floors; one adapted room on ground floor. No grab rails in standard bathrooms; narrow doorway to breakfast room may be tight for large wheelchairs
No on-site parking. Public car park Parking Croix Rousse (62 Rue Philippe de Lassalle) €18 for 24h, 5 min walk. No EV charging on premises; nearest public charger at Parking Saint-Paul (1.2 km, 6 terminals)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.76 per person per night (under-18s exempt)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit for standard booking; €50 credit card pre-authorisation at check-in for incidentals
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid the airport currency exchange desks and tourist-area bureaux, which have poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless and mobile payments are common in most shops, cafés, and restaurants. A few small markets and bakeries still prefer cash.
Tipping is not expected; service is included by law. For good service, round up the bill or leave 1-2 euros in cash at a café. Taxi drivers don't expect a tip, though 1-2 euros is a kind gesture. Hotel staff: 1-2 euros for porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard espresso at a café counter is about 1.20-1.50 euros; takeaway often costs a little more.
A set lunch menu (entrée+plat or plat+dessert) in a bistro or brasserie runs around 15-17 euros.
A decent main course at a local restaurant is typically 16-22 euros.
Croix-Rousse market (boulevard de la Croix-Rousse) on weekday mornings and weekend mornings; also the artisan alley Rue des Près for simple, affordable crêpes and sandwiches.
Carrefour City, Super U, Lidl are common in this part of Lyon 04 (Croix-Rousse).
Major high-street brands (Zara, H&M) are in Part-Dieu shopping centre; the old town offers vintage and second-hand shops along Rue de la République.
Single metro ticket 1.90€; a day pass (TCL journée) costs 6.20€. From Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport the cheapest option is the Rhônexpress tram (15.70€ one-way) — there's no cheaper public bus alternative.
Buy a carnet of 10 metro tickets (18.70€) if you'll travel more than once per day; many museums are free on the first Sunday of the month; drink at a café counter rather than sitting at a table to avoid the premium.
Good to know — Lyon 03
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Emergency Contacts
Lyon 03From any phone in France, dial 112 for all emergencies (police, ambulance, fire). For Lyon specifically, the police station in the 3rd arrondissement is at 48 Rue Paul Cazeneuve; non-emergency number is 04 78 62 87 00.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Lyon 03, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at ibis Styles
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Hôtel du Parc (Gare Part-Dieu Villette stop, 300m away) → Lyon Part-Dieu train station
💡 The tram stops just outside the hotel, but it's a one-stop hop—faster to walk 5 minutes to Part-Dieu. Use T4 for direct access to the Hôpital Édouard Herriot or Université bus stops.
Hôtel du Parc (Gare Part-Dieu Villette stop, 300m away) → Bellecour or Saxe-Gambetta (city centre)
💡 The metro entrance at Part-Dieu Villette is just east of the hotel. A single ticket works on metro, bus, and tram for 1 hour. Avoid the 06:20 departures from Charpennes if jammed.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) → Part-Dieu Villette tram stop (then 5-min walk to hotel)
💡 Buy tickets at the machine before boarding. Validate at the platform. Exit at Part-Dieu, walk north along Rue de la Villette to Rue des Fargues—the hotel is on your left.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) → Hôtel du Parc, 6 Rue des Fargues, Lyon 03
💡 Book through Allo Taxi or a ride app like Uber to avoid airport surcharges. Flat rate to the 3rd arrondissement is typically 45-50€, not 70€.
About Lyon 03
Wikipedia ↗
Lyon (Franco-Provençal: Liyon; formerly Lyons in English) is a city in France. It is located at the confluence of the rivers Rhône and Saône, to the northwest of the French Alps, 391 km (243 mi) southeast of Paris, 278 km (173 mi) north of Marseille, and 113 km (70 mi) southwest of Geneva, Switzerla...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at ibis Styles?
Request a room on floors 3–5 facing the inner courtyard. These floors sit above street-level bustle and are less affected by the lift core. The courtyard side is markedly quieter than the Rue Jacques Louis Hénon side.
Which rooms should I avoid at ibis Styles?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 (especially facing the street) and floor 2 directly above the entrance – you'll get foot traffic, early deliveries, and the sound of the main door closing.
Is ibis Styles noisy?
Rue Jacques Louis Hénon is a busy secondary road in Croix-Rousse. Expect delivery lorries from 6am, tram/bus routes within earshot, and the Croix-Rousse market noise on Sunday mornings. The ground-floor bar adds low hum until 11pm.
Which rooms have the best views at ibis Styles?
Higher courtyard-facing rooms give a calm view of the inner block's rooftops and trees. Street-facing rooms on floors 4–6 have a classic Lyon view of the Croix-Rousse neighbourhood but with road sound.
What are insider tips for staying at ibis Styles?
1. Check-in online in advance to skip the lobby queue – the single reception desk can bottleneck at peak times. 2. If driving, don't rely on on-site parking; the hotel has limited spaces. Use the nearby Parking Saint Paul (5 mins walk) instead.
What time is check-in at ibis Styles?
Check-in at ibis Styles is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does ibis Styles have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (about 5 Mbps) for all guests; premium tier at €5/24h (up to 30 Mbps). No login – just accept terms on captive portal
Is there a city or tourist tax at ibis Styles?
€1.76 per person per night (under-18s exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near ibis Styles?
A set lunch menu (entrée+plat or plat+dessert) in a bistro or brasserie runs around 15-17 euros.
What is the cheapest way to get around from ibis Styles?
Single metro ticket 1.90€; a day pass (TCL journée) costs 6.20€. From Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport the cheapest option is the Rhônexpress tram (15.70€ one-way) — there's no cheaper public bus alternative.
When is the best time to visit Lyon 03?
June and September: warm weather, long light, and far fewer tourists than the school-holiday peak. Both months also hit the city's major food festivals – Fête de la Gastronomie in September.
Top Attractions in Lyon 03
💡 Best in April for cherry blossom. Bring a book—there's a free book box at the entrance. Open until dusk only.
💡 Pick up a free map of traboules from the tourist office on Place Bellecour. Rue du Bœuf and Rue Juiverie are the most picturesque.
💡 Visit late afternoon for quieter crowds and golden light. Take the funicular (€2.50) from Vieux Lyon to avoid the steep climb.
💡 Enter by the Porte des Enfants du Rhône for the quickest route to the lake. The greenhouses are open 10am-5pm and free.
💡 Free entry on first Thursday of each month (except July-August). Booking online recommended. The rooftop terrace is free to access without a ticket.