In the heart of Lyon City Centre, Hôtel des Célestins offers a blend of modern comfort and classic charm. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, unwind with a book from the library, or explore nearby Bellecour Square and Place des Terreaux. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Place des Terreaux - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Hôtel de Ville de Lyon - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Part Dieu Mall - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) - 34 min drive
Saint-Etienne (EBU-Saint-Etienne - Loire Intl.) - 56 min drive
Grenoble (GNB-Grenoble - Isere) - 65 min drive
Lyon Saint Paul Station - 13 min walk
Lyon Perrache Station - 19 min walk
Lyon Jean Mace Station - 26 min walk
Bellecour Station - 3 min walk
Vieux Lyon Station - 8 min walk
Cordeliers Bourse Station - 8 min walk
Restaurants
Slake Coffee House - 3 min walk
VOLFONI PIZZA PASTA - 3 min walk
Amorino - 3 min walk
La Chapelle Café - 2 min walk
Pignol Patissier & Restaurant - 2 min walk
About this property
Hôtel des Célestins
At Hôtel des Célestins, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Bellecour Square and Part Dieu Mall. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Bellecour Station is 3 minutes and Vieux Lyon Station is 8 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
25 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–noon
Room service (limited hours)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Assistive listening devices available
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.65 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 14.00 for adults and EUR 7 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per stay
Policies
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.
Also known as
Hotel Celestins Lyon
Hotel Celestins
Celestins Lyon
Celestins
Des Celestins Hotel
Hôtel des Célestins Lyon
Hôtel des Célestins Hotel
Hôtel des Célestins Hotel Lyon
Frequently asked questions
Does Hôtel des Célestins offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hôtel des Célestins does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hôtel des Célestins?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Hôtel des Célestins?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hôtel des Célestins.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hôtel des Célestins?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Hôtel des Célestins?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Le Pharaon Casino (9-min drive) and Casino Le Lyon Vert (13-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around Hôtel des Célestins like?
Hôtel des Célestins is in Lyon City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Bellecour Station and 2 minutes' walk from Bellecour Square.
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Reviews
Hôtel des Célestins Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.4
Staff & service
8.8
Eco-friendliness
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was very enjoyable, tasty, and convenient with a nice variety of items. (10 reviews)
Excellent nearby dining options with great choices within a 5-minute walk. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2025
Amazing Location
We enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The location was amazing. Easy to get to from the airport by train and metro/subway. Staff were very helpful in getting us settled and giving us general information.
Walter
Walter, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2025
Great location.
Easy check-in and checkout.
Ladies at front desk were fantastic
CARLOS
CARLOS, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2025
1night Stay
Only stayed one night
Was in the perfect location for all the old town attractions
Room was very clean
Bathroom had been renovated and was clean
Perfect for a short stay.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 3, 2025
Salle de bain moderne; propreté sans faille ; personnel provenant; situation géographique parfaite.
Petit-déjeuner assez moyen...
Georges-André
Georges-André, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
Good location ran by nice helpful people.
Ian
Ian, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2025
Excellent and friendly staff. Very helpful staff with suggestions on many questions.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2025
Ideal location to access all points of interest in Lyon.
FENG
FENG, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 22, 2025
Tarif bien au dessus des prestations et de l’esthétique de cet hôtel vieillissant
Gaelle
Gaelle, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2025
Rekommenderas.
Bra hotell centralt i Lyon i ett vackert gammalt hus. Gårdsutsikten var mot en vägg. Härligt med badkar. Ok sängar med memory foam-kuddar.
Yvonne
Yvonne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2024
Wonderful 3-star hotel. Spotlessly clean, friendly and accommodating staff, very good breakfast, good location in Lyon. Would love to stay here again!
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2025
Best bathroom yet
Fabulous location, helpful English speaking staff and superb bathroom. We will hopefully be back
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
This a wonderful hotel. The staff are very friendly. The rooms are clean and the beds are very comfortable. The breakfast is varied and tasty. The location is great. I highly recommend this property. I would stay here again.
Michelle
Michelle, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 15, 2024
Bien
J'adore cet établissement bien équipé et parfaitement situé pour accéder au centre ville
Jérôme
Jérôme, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2024
Gammeldags hotel med sjæl
Gammeldags hotel med sjæl og personlighed. God beliggenhed og fremragende service fra personalet.
Allan
Allan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 18, 2024
Séjour agréable
Nous avons passé un séjour très agréable dans cet hôtel et le recommandons vivement.
Fritz
Fritz, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
Lyon trip
Very nice hotel in the center of Lyon with restaurants and cafes around as well as the river walk
Celile
Celile, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 5, 2025
The location is amazing, everything else mediocre
Anahit
Anahit, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
Great service. Rooms are small, but have everything you need.
James
James, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2025
Célestine suite was beautiful and a very large room. It was a perfect for our family!
Katrin
Katrin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
Très bon accueil
Mickael
Mickael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
Charming hotel with everything you need in a great location. Loved The Little Prince room.
Judith
Judith, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 24, 2025
Pour l'emplacement central
Bon séjour, bon accueil, très bon emplacement.
Chambre assez exiguë.
Régis
Régis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2024
The staff was very friendly here
The breakfast was very nice
The location in the Old Town was terrific very walkable to everywhere we wanted to go and we are 70
Peggy
Peggy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2023
Third time staying here. Great hotel in a great location.
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2025
Best sleep we had all trip. Black out shades, comfortable bed, and very nice staff. Would recommend