Élysée Hôtel

Élysée Hôtel is a 2-star budget hotel on Rue Président Édouard Herriot in the Presqu'île of Lyon's 2nd arrondissement, in France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The street is one of the main pedestrian and shopping axes between Place des Terreaux and Place Bellecour, which places the hotel in the middle of the central Presqu'île within walking distance of the Hôtel de Ville, the Opéra, the Cordeliers area and Place Bellecour. The Cordeliers and Bellecour metro stops are nearby and provide direct links to Part-Dieu and Perrache stations. The hotel is a modest, practical property suited to travellers who want a central address at a low price rather than extensive facilities. Listed room types are Single Room, Double Room and Twin Room, giving options for solo travellers, couples and friends sharing a room. Wifi and breakfast are the listed amenities, and the hotel does not advertise a restaurant, spa, pool or fitness area, so guests normally eat out. The surrounding streets contain a large choice of cafés, bakeries, brasseries and traditional Lyonnais restaurants, and the nearby Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse can be reached by metro. Rates of around €60 to €120 per night make it one of the more affordable options in the central Presqu'île, though prices rise during trade fairs and the Fête des Lumières. The service character is basic and functional, with staff who can help with directions and transport, and the property suits short city breaks, backpackers who prefer a private room and business travellers on a modest budget. Because the street is busy in the daytime and evening, light sleepers may want to ask for a room facing away from the main road. Guests should confirm whether a lift is available, as older central buildings may not have one.