Gîte du Vieux Lyon

25 rue saint jean, 5th arr., 69005 Lyon, France – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>103</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
7.7
Scored 7.7
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Rated good
103 reviews

Amazing location in a beautiful part of Lyon. Quirky, small place full of character and fun to stay in for a short trip. Great recommendations from the owners.

Jamie United Kingdom
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Gîte du Vieux Lyon

  • Entire apartment
  • 129 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Free WiFi
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
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Gîte du Vieux Lyon is located in Lyon, just 1.2 miles from Lyon Perrache Train Station and 2 miles from Lyon Part Dieu Train Station. This apartment offers a 24-hour front desk and free Wifi. The property is a 10-minute walk from the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon and within 500 yards of the city center. The apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Fourviere Roman Theater, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviere, and Musée Miniature et Cinéma. The nearest airport is Lyon - Saint Exupery Airport, 19 miles from Gîte du Vieux Lyon.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Lyon, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.2
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.3
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  • Jamie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Amazing location in a beautiful part of Lyon. Quirky, small place full of character and fun to stay in for a short trip. Great recommendations from the owners.”
  • Hanna
    Ukraine Ukraine
    “The location is amazing, the place is cute, small in size but the host is very thoughtful and made us feel so welcomed and comfortable with all little details in bathroom and kitchen.”
  • Matilda
    Denmark Denmark
    “such a nice location! the apartment is quite small but comfortable nonetheless for two people.”

Hosted by Lionel et MJ

8.6
8.6
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Lionel et MJ
Small renovated and bright studio like a room located in the historical and medieval district of Old Lyon. Ideal for 2, it is quiet overlooking courtyard on the second floor of a historic building with vaults, spiral staircase and old stones. Functional and ideally located, it is in the middle of the main street, Saint Jean street in the center of the historical and medieval quarter. It is on the second floor of a historic 17th century building with vaulted ceilings, spiral staircase and old stones. The newly renovated studio is made up of a room with equipped kitchen and a bathroom with shower and toilet located under the mezzanine. The sleeping area is on the mezzanine or one accesses it with a staircase. Bright, it has 2 large windows that overlook a courtyard. It is about 10 m2 with 3 m2 for the mezzanine.
We like to travel and meet, we like to receive, to make pleasure and in our approach of renting we are at heart to do everything so that our guests are the most satisfied and happy possible.
You will be able to stroll and enjoy this district, its shops, its restaurants but also visit the cathedral of Fourvière, visit the Traboules which cross the buildings or the various museums at your disposal. In the heart of this unique neighborhood, you are also in the heart of Lyon, a 2 minute walk from the center of the city, you can also enjoy the banks of the river Saône. For traveling, you can use public transport: the underground (5 minutes) the bus, or rent bicycles. The Vieux Lyon is a Medieval and Renaissance district and is one of the few with Venice to have been preserved. The strong points Saint Jean and its cathedral, St Paul and St Georges The traboules: network of secret passages between the streets Museum of History of Lyon Gadagne Museum Museum of Fourvière Gallo Romain Museum of Miniatures and Cinema The small Fantastic Museum of Guignol The "bouchons lyonnais" and the bistros The funicular to go to the Basilica of Fourvière
Languages spoken: English,French

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Amenities of Gîte du Vieux Lyon

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • 24-hour front desk
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

Gîte du Vieux Lyon takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 5:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to EUR 100 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Gîte du Vieux Lyon of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 100 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: 6938512556714

FAQs about Gîte du Vieux Lyon

  • Gîte du Vieux Lyon has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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  • The prices at Gîte du Vieux Lyon may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Gîte du Vieux Lyon can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

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  • Check-in at Gîte du Vieux Lyon is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Gîte du Vieux Lyon is 2,300 feet from the center of Lyon. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Gîte du Vieux Lyon offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):