Hôtel Bayard Bellecour

Hôtel Bayard Bellecour is a 2-star budget hotel at 23 Place Bellecour in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, France, on the edge of the great central square of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region's capital. Place Bellecour is one of the largest open public squares in Europe, with a famous equestrian statue of Louis XIV at its centre, and it serves as the heart of the Presqu'île, the peninsula between the Rhône and the Saône. The Bellecour metro station, with lines A and D, sits on the square, giving fast links to Part-Dieu, Perrache, Vieux Lyon and the Fourvière funicular. Rue de la République, the pedestrian shopping street, begins at the northern side of the square, and the tourist office, the Saône quays and the footbridge toward Vieux Lyon are all a short walk away. The hotel is a budget option with typical rates of about €60 to €120 per night, which is low for a square-front address, and lists single, double and twin rooms. The recorded amenities are wifi and an optional breakfast; no restaurant, spa or pool is listed, so visitors should plan to eat out. The service character is that of a simple, traditional two-star hotel suited to solo travellers, couples and visitors who value location over amenities. Around the square, cafés, brasseries and shops are plentiful, and the surrounding streets contain bouchons and bistros serving classic Lyonnaise dishes such as salade lyonnaise, quenelles and praline tart. The square also hosts the Christmas market and seasonal events, and the Fête des Lumières in December fills the area with visitors. Further information is available by phone on +33 4 78 37 39 64 or at hotelbayard.fr. Because the address is on the square, the hotel works well as a meeting point for groups and as a convenient starting point for guided walking tours of the Presqu'île and Vieux Lyon.