Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and Textile Museum. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out La Bibliothèque, which serves French cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. The helpful staff and location get good marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Place des Archives is steps away and Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop is 3 minutes.
Lyon Confluence Shopping Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Bellecour Square - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Musée des Confluences - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) - 34 min drive
Saint-Etienne (EBU-Saint-Etienne - Loire Intl.) - 65 min drive
Lyon Perrache Station - 6 min walk
Lyon Saint Paul Station - 7 min drive
Lyon Jean Mace Station - 23 min walk
Place des Archives - 2 min walk
Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop - 3 min walk
Montrochet Tram Stop - 9 min walk
Restaurants
Le Paradis du Fruit - 11 min walk
Calle Latino - 9 min walk
Woko - 10 min walk
Peaky Blinders - 5 min walk
Kiwa - 11 min walk
About this property
Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture
Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and Textile Museum. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out La Bibliothèque, which serves French cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. The helpful staff and location get good marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Place des Archives is steps away and Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop is 3 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
117 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children
Children aged 3 and younger eat free breakfast
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking within 984 ft (EUR 21 per day); reservations required
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Golfing nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Television in common areas
Piano
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
80-cm LED TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
La Bibliothèque - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Le Mélèze - Onsite bar. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
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 2.86 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 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 1 2026 to January 18 2027 (dates subject to change):
Bar/Lounge(s)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 21 per day (984 ft away)
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
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.
Property class
This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.
Also known as
Hotel Charlemagne Lyon
Charlemagne Lyon
Best Western Hotel Charlemagne
Best Western Hôtel Charlemagne
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture 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 Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture ?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture ?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture ?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Le Pharaon Casino (9-min drive) and Casino Le Lyon Vert (14-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Lyon Confluence Shopping Center (8-min walk) and Textile Museum (14-min walk), along with Bellecour Square (0.9 mi) and Musée des Confluences (1.1 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture ?
Yes, La Bibliothèque offers French cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture like?
Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture is in Lyon City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Place des Archives and 18 minutes' walk from Bellecour Square. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.
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