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.

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 Place Bellecour. A stop at this spectacular square and travel destination makes a great introduction to the city. The fascinating Place Bellecour has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 20,560 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 Bouchon Tupin. This restaurant is sure to satisfy your hunger as it has an impressive average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 969 customers.

L'Institut Restaurant is another local-favorite restaurant in Lyon. L'Institut Restaurant serves delicious and affordable meals, and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 853 reviews.

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 L Bar food & drink. This bar offers various snacks and drinks at affordable prices and has an impressive average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,758 customers.

The Phantom of the Opera is another popular bar in Lyon. If you ask the 514 customers who have rated it an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars, The Phantom of the Opera is the perfect place to hang out for a drink or two.

Locals also enjoy drinks at Black Forest Society. This bar offers customers a great place to relax and have a good time in Lyon. Around 500 customers have given this bar an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in reviews.

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

Day 2 of your affordable vacation in France offers you another 24 hours to go on exciting new adventures in Lyon, where you still have 1 night left to stay.

One of the top places you can visit in this fabulous cheap holiday destination is the incredible Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. This attraction is a spectacular minor basilica and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 25,765 visitors.

The outstanding Place Bellecour is another attraction travelers from all over the world add to their itinerary every year. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 20,560 visitors, this popular square and travel destination is one of the best-rated attractions in the area.

For the full Lyon city break experience, visit the fascinating Lyon Cathedral, a well-loved catholic cathedral in the city. This attraction is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,228 visitors.

For a truly remarkable cheap holiday experience in Lyon, join budget-friendly activities on this day of your vacation. Tours offer you a chance to take a closer look into Lyon and the culture of past or present-day France.

After or in between your city break activities in Lyon, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city. An excellent option is Flair Restaurant, a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 726 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant in Lyon is Restaurant Gastronomique Christian Tetedoie. This restaurant is popular among locals and cheap holiday goers for its delicious food and reasonable prices. Restaurant Gastronomique Christian Tetedoie has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 2,459 reviews.

Make sure to stop by Le Mirtillo for a great dining experience in Lyon. A favorite place to eat among many, around 526 customers have rated the irresistible Le Mirtillo an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, an awesome bar you can go to is Les Fleurs du Malt le Bar "La Mise en Bière". This place has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,225 customers.

To enjoy a great atmosphere, continue your evening at Dam's Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,373 customers.

The King Arthur is another great place where you can celebrate your city break adventures in Lyon. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,312 customers.

Toast to another opportunity to enjoy a cheap holiday experience in Lyon, France!

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 Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière is a fantastic attraction you could visit on this day. This minor basilica and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 25,765 visitors.

An excellent alternative is the spectacular Place Bellecour. Based on its average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from more than 20,560 reviews, this attraction is a worthwhile visit in this cheap holiday destination.

You can also stop at the spectacular Lyon Cathedral to take in the beautiful Lyon one last time. This outstanding attraction is a well-loved catholic cathedral that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,228 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, Betty's Bar has a menu of appetizing food and refreshing beverages and is rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 607 customers.

If you feel like eating something else, Le Garet is another restaurant worth trying out. This restaurant serves a variety of value-for-money savory dishes and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 658 customers.

Another restaurant popular among cheap holiday goers is L'Alexandrin. Rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 349 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!