Cheap 3-Day France City Break in Lyon

Your cheap holiday experience in France begins as soon as you arrive in the vibrant city of Lyon, where you'll stay for 2 nights. The city offers a variety of budget-friendly hotels and places to stay, and you'll find yours conveniently located in downtown Lyon.

The cozy Radisson Blu Hotel, Lyon is among the top-rated hotel options we recommend in Lyon. The 4-star Radisson Blu Hotel, Lyon offers guests a pleasant stay, and is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars in 3,176 reviews.

Hotel Axotel Lyon Perrache, Qualys is another excellent choice for travelers on a cheap holiday in Lyon. This 3-star hotel provides guests with comfort and convenience, with around 2,689 guests rating it an average of 3.6 out of 5 stars in their reviews.

Travelers in Lyon also enjoy staying at the practical 3-star B&B Hotel Lyon Centre Gambetta. This top-rated hotel offers cheap deals and has an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars in 2,230 reviews.

Budget accommodations in Lyon are popular and get fully-booked fast. If these options are not available during your city break in Lyon, we’ll help you find alternatives that match your preferences.

Lyon is the perfect destination for cheap holiday goers. With interesting sights around every corner, this city in France is truly an unforgettable city break destination!

When you’re ready to start exploring, head to the incredible Porte des Enfants du Rhône. A stop at this spectacular park and travel destination makes a great introduction to the city. The fascinating Porte des Enfants du Rhône has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,967 travelers.

A quick, cheap trip to Lyon is also the perfect opportunity to experience the country's local food culture.

For the best dining experience in this affordable city break destination, eat at the highly recommended L Bar food & drink. This restaurant is sure to satisfy your hunger as it has an impressive average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,758 customers.

Bouchon Tupin is another local-favorite restaurant in Lyon. Bouchon Tupin serves delicious and affordable meals, and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 969 reviews.

Known for its good food and service, L'Institut Restaurant is also popular among locals and cheap holiday goers in Lyon. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 of 5 stars from around 853 customers.

When you feel like celebrating your arrival in Lyon, you’ll be glad to know that Lyon is also home to several great bars for every budget. One great example is The Phantom of the Opera. This bar offers various snacks and drinks at affordable prices and has an impressive average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 514 customers.

Black Forest Society is another popular bar in Lyon. If you ask the 500 customers who have rated it an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars, Black Forest Society is the perfect place to hang out for a drink or two.

This bar offers customers a great place to relax and have a good time in Lyon.

Raise a toast for the beginning of your refreshing city break and cheap holiday in Lyon!

Day 2 of your cheap holiday in France will introduce you to plenty of the best things to see and do in Metropolis of Lyon. Make sure to eat your breakfast because day 2 of your affordable city break will be full of adventure!

You'll start today's fun with a visit to the remarkable Place Bellecour. This square and travel destination has received an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 20,560 visitors.

The incredible Parc de la Tête d'Or is another local-favorite sight in the area. This attraction is a park, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4.6 visitors.

The magnificent Fresque des Lyonnais is yet another popular stop on travelers’ itineraries. This attraction is a wonderful fresco and a highlight for many visitors in Metropolis of Lyon. The attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 4,927 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll want to fit into your schedule is the fantastic La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière. Around 25,765 visitors have given this attraction and well-loved minor basilica an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

You can also spend a day of your city break at the popular Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste. This well-known site in Metropolis of Lyon is a fantastic catholic cathedral, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,228 travelers.

There’s more to know about the city of Metropolis of Lyon than meets the eye. If you’re up for a challenge or a completely unique learning experience in this fabulous cheap holiday destination, join a popular tour you can try out on this day.

There are plenty of top-rated and reasonably-priced experiences to choose from in Metropolis of Lyon. Check out below to discover all options available during your stay in Metropolis of Lyon and add your pick to your cheap vacation package.

A cheap, budget vacation in Metropolis of Lyon should not stop you from enjoying incredible food. When you’re ready to have the best dining experience in Lyon, try some of our top recommendations.

You could check out Flair Restaurant, one of locals’ top restaurant options in the city. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 726 customers, and is a great place to enjoy a satisfying meal after a busy day of exploring.

Restaurant Gastronomique Christian Tetedoie is another excellent choice for cheap holiday goers in Lyon. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and comforting foods and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,459 customers.

If you feel like having something different, check out the menu at Les Fleurs du Malt le Bar "La Mise en Bière". This is one of the most popular restaurants in Lyon and is known to offer good food at reasonable prices. Les Fleurs du Malt le Bar "La Mise en Bière" has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 1,225 customer reviews.

After dinner, visit some of the best bars in the city to end the day perfectly. Relax, have a few drinks, or talk to friendly locals to make the most of your city break in Lyon. Dam's Pub is an excellent example. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,373 customers.

You can also enjoy having some snacks and drinks at The King Arthur. This bar is a popular hangout spot among locals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,312 customers.

There’s no better way to celebrate this opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday experience in France! Raise your glass and relax after another amazing city break adventure in Metropolis of Lyon!

Your city break in Lyon is coming to an end and it’s soon time to say goodbye to this fabulous cheap holiday destination. Day 3, or your departure day, is your chance to make the most of your affordable vacation in France.

Depending on how much time you have until your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

If you would rather go for some last-minute sightseeing, the remarkable Porte des Enfants du Rhône is a fantastic attraction you could visit on this day. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,967 visitors.

Before you conclude your city break in Lyon, drop by a top-rated restaurant for your last chance of an unforgettable dining experience. For example, Dam's Pub has a menu of appetizing food and refreshing beverages and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,373 customers.

If you feel like eating something else, The King Arthur is another restaurant worth trying out. This restaurant serves a variety of value-for-money savory dishes and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,312 customers.

Another restaurant popular among cheap holiday goers is Le Mirtillo. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 526 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy unique flavors that will remind you of France and your fun memories in Lyon.

You’ll then say farewell to Lyon and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with the best city break memories from your terrific and cheap vacation experience in France!