Citadines Presqu’île Lyon is an aparthotel on Rue Thomassin, in the shopping streets of the Presqu’île, the peninsula between the Rhône and the Saône that forms the centre of Lyon. It has 116 studios and apartments across eight floors, each with a kitchenette, which makes it a practical choice for longer stays, for families, and for anyone who likes to eat some meals in. The position is excellent: Place des Jacobins is two minutes away on foot, Place Bellecour four, the cathedral across the Saône about five and Place des Terreaux nine. Lyon is a city of food, and this is a base from which to enjoy it. Cafés and a bistro serving tartines are a minute away, and the pâtisseries and chocolate shops of the Presqu’île are within a couple of minutes, while the kitchenette lets you assemble a picnic from the market for a day out.
Location and getting around
The Cordeliers metro stop is five minutes on foot, and Lyon Saint-Paul station is twelve, so the metro, trams and funiculars are all easy to reach. There is no parking on site, which suits the pedestrian-friendly centre but means drivers will need a public garage nearby. The airport is about half an hour away by road or by tram and express link.
Rooms
Studios for two come with a double bed or twin beds, and the one-bedroom apartments sleep four with a double bed and a sofa bed. Deluxe categories add air conditioning, which is worth choosing for summer stays. Each unit has a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave, a stovetop, a kettle and cookware, as well as free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen television and a desk. Cribs and extra beds are not offered, so check the sleeping arrangements when you book if you are travelling with a baby.
Who it suits
Families, small groups, longer stays and independent travellers who like some self-catering. A communal living room and laundry facilities are useful for stays of a week or more. Guests who want a hotel restaurant, a spa or room service will find the full-service hotels in the city better.
Good to know
Breakfast is a buffet for an extra charge, with a lower price for children. The front desk is open around the clock, but late check-in is subject to availability, so tell the hotel your arrival time. A city tax and a housekeeping fee are charged at the property, and cash is not accepted. Check when you book for the category with air conditioning if you travel in summer.
Why stay here
- ✓Presqu’île shopping district location
- ✓116 studios and apartments
- ✓Kitchenette in every unit
- ✓Deluxe rooms with air conditioning
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Laundry facilities
- ✓Communal living room
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
Do the rooms at Citadines Presqu’île Lyon have kitchens?+
Yes, every studio and apartment has a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave, a stovetop and cookware, which is handy for families and longer stays.
Does Citadines Presqu’île Lyon have parking?+
No, there is no parking on site, so drivers should use a public garage nearby. The metro and the main squares are within a few minutes on foot.
Does Citadines Presqu’île Lyon have air conditioning?+
Only in the deluxe categories, so choose a deluxe studio or apartment if you travel in summer. Check when you book.
