In the heart of Lyon City Centre, Pilo Lyon - Hostel offers a unique blend of comfort and connection. Enjoy a coffee or snack from the cafe, socialize at the bar, and stay productive with coworking spaces. With in-room WiFi and helpful staff praised by previous guests.
Saint-Etienne (EBU-Saint-Etienne - Loire Intl.) - 65 min drive
Lyon Saint Paul Station - 10 min walk
Sathonay-Rillieux Station - 11 min drive
Collonges Fontaines Station - 12 min drive
Croix-Rousse Metro Station - 7 min walk
Croix Paquet Station - 9 min walk
Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel Station - 13 min walk
Restaurants
Auprès De Mon Arbre - 5 min walk
Fika Lyon - 3 min walk
Grand Café de la Soierie - 7 min walk
Barabaar Croix-Rousse - 6 min walk
Les Délices Du Liban - 4 min walk
About this property
The People Lyon
When you stay at The People Lyon , you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Part Dieu Mall. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Croix-Rousse Metro Station is 7 minutes and Croix Paquet Station is 9 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
45 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
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
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Coworking spaces
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
1 building/tower
Terrace
Bicycle parking
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 35
Stair-free path to entrance
Smooth flooring in public areas
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Freshen up
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
More
Housekeeping on request (surcharge)
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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 0.88 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 9 for adults and EUR 9 for children
Housekeeping is available for an extra charge and varies based on length of stay
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per stay
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
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.
Does The People Lyon offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The People Lyon 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 The People Lyon ?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of EUR 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The People Lyon ?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The People Lyon .
What are the check-in and check-out times at The People Lyon ?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The People Lyon ?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Le Pharaon Casino (8-min drive) and Casino Le Lyon Vert (19-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around The People Lyon like?
The People Lyon is in Lyon City Centre, a short 7-minute walk from Croix-Rousse Metro Station and 9 minutes' walk from Place des Terreaux.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2025
Great location, amenities and staff.
Katherine
Katherine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2025
The staff, private room, dining area, and ambience is superlative.
Quintessential are the people: helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, and patient.
A wonderful place to stay.
James
James, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 21, 2025
We loved the place and the staff. The atmosphere was friendly with even kids. 😀 The staff are super nice!
Sinae
Sinae, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2026
The room we had was very clean and very comfortable with large lockers. The location is great because it’s only about a 10 minute walk to the center of the city, to the Hotel de Ville (City Hall). There’s a very nice courtyard just off of the reception and bar area which is a great place to meet. The staff was really nice and very helpful so we thank them very much.
The buildings in the area have a lot of graffiti, so at first it seemed a little sketchy. But it felt fine once we got acquainted with the area around the hostel.
One thing to note: if you have a car, parking is very difficult and very expensive (55 Euros/day street parking, and 43 Euros/day for garage parking). I asked ChatGPT to tell me where there is free parking, and it said the ninth district has free parking on the street, so you’ll have to walk about 10 to 15 minutes. But you will save money.
Wesley
Wesley, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 18, 2025
Nice staff, good location
Soraya
Soraya, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 18, 2025
Very comfortable for a hostel
Martijn
Martijn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2024
Very friendly staff; clean rooms!
michelle
michelle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2025
Good value hotel in central Lyon
Matthew
Matthew, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 4, 2024
Great stay! The room was clean and fun, and the service was perfect.
Manja
Manja, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2025
Nice location a d affordable prices.
There is no parking. You need to park at 15min walk at Gross Callou, quite pricey
tommaso
tommaso, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
Very cool place, Clean and quiet
Lilia
Lilia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2024
Perfect place to stay in Lyon!
amazing atmosphere with a very nice location. we really liked the yard.
Kartal
Kartal, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2023
Combination of hostel and hotel patrons made for some great people watching.Loved the courtyard right off the eating area.
Kieran
Kieran, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2023
Great
Lovely hotel, with friendly and helpful staff and a great vibe. Facilities are good and the restaurant has a good menu and a great terrace. Enjoyed our stay, recommended!
Thomas
Thomas, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2023
I've stayed at many hostels in Europe, this one was one of the best experiences. Clean, nice beds, friendly staff.
Zsigmond
Zsigmond, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2023
Fantastic service and price. Good location close to Lyon centre and some rooms have a view of Basilique de Fourviere.
Gerda
Gerda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
Great hotel on a hill
Hotel was clean and welcoming! Lots to do/eat on the ground floor. Room was a bit dark, but very comfortable. Hotel was close to everything, but located on a steep hill, so be prepared.
Molly
Molly, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2024
Great hostel. Clean, modern, hip. Good staff. Great value.
Keang
Keang, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 11, 2025
Cleanliness could be improved: the sheets were clean but the room itself was dirty/dusty. The same about common area/kitchen.
The only clean space was the highkey restaurant.
If you have heavy baggage better dont opt for this hostel as it would be difficult to carry it uphill.
Pros: good location, comfyatress, the girl at reception was friendly, you can leave your luggage for free.
Overall for a hostel: great price performamvr ratio.
Nigar
Nigar, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2023
Good and affordable option in Lyon. The family room we had was cleverly designed and clean. Staff was approachBle and helpfull.
Erdal
Erdal, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 18, 2025
Family's holiday
The Hostel is very comfortable Nice and modern with a lovely bar on the ground floor.
The only negative point is the position,up on the hill,so it's not very easy to reach if you are coming with luggages or buggies and young kids. Overall is a good price for the expensive Lyon.
Anna
Anna, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 26, 2023
The room and bathroom were clean. Very quirky, would have been more comfortable with more storage, comfortable flooring and the very high ceiling was strange. Wouldn’t have liked to use the bunks.
Anne-Marie
Anne-Marie, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 19, 2023
Comfy but noisy
Lovely hostel/hotel with warm and welcoming staff.
The room was clean and tidy and the beds a were comfy.
Only minus with our stay was the fact that we stayed on the second floor just above the bar where very loud music was played every night until midnight. Which made our room very noisy until the music was turned off.
Tine
Tine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
Great value for money
I had a great 6 day stay at Pilo. The pods are a great way to have a bit of privacy and feel like you're more in your own space, though don't be fooled – it's still fundamentally a hostel, but loads better if you find having to interact with people a bit awkward. The attached coffee shop/bar/restaurant is great. I was quite unwell one night which was a nightmare in a shared room, probably equally if not moreso for the other people in the room but the Pilo staff were so helpful.
I think my only real niggle is that whilst the bedding is perfectly serviceable and the beds comfy enough (and, fundamentally, you'd be a fool to expect luxury high thread count linen at these prices) it would be much nicer with relatively little outlay with some better pillows (also, it's in the name!)
Kieran
Kieran, 6-night trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 10, 2025
Ok hotel- lots of details to improve
The location of the hotel is very nice, sadly there are not many transport closeby and is very step (lots of stairs) to get to the hotel, to considered for elderly people or in disable situation. The hotel in general has a nice concept, the personal is very kind and is easy to get to the rooms. On improving points the cleaningness, I stayed for three nights but never cleaned the room, the breakfast is needing urgently more options and space, in rush hour is too crowded, not a lot of options, for the price seems a little expensive. The bed was comfortable but the bathroom was not so nice, the door was very difficult to access and the shower is very uncomfortable to bath in.