Hôtel des Artistes

Hôtel des Artistes is a 3-star mid-range hotel at 8 Rue Gaspard André in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, France, in the Bellecour area of the Presqu'île within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The street lies beside the Place des Célestins and the Théâtre des Célestins, a historic theatre district whose arts connection suits the hotel's name, and it is a short walk from Place Bellecour, one of the largest public squares in Europe. The Saône quays and the footbridge toward Vieux Lyon, with its Renaissance houses and traboules, are close to the west, while the Rue de la République shopping street, the Hôtel de Ville and the Musée des Beaux-Arts lie to the north. Metro lines A and D stop at nearby Bellecour and Cordeliers stations, giving quick access to the Part-Dieu railway station and the Perrache station. Rates run from about €110 to €210 per night, and the listed room types are double, twin and triple rooms. Recorded amenities are wifi and an optional breakfast; no spa, pool or restaurant is listed, so details should be confirmed with the hotel on +33 4 78 42 04 88 or at hotel-des-artistes.fr. The service character is that of a central, traditional three-star hotel favoured by couples and culture-minded visitors who want to walk to theatres, galleries and restaurants. Dining in the immediate area ranges from Lyonnaise bouchons and wine bars to contemporary bistros and cafés with terraces on Place des Célestins, and the many pedestrian streets make evening strolls easy. The location suits visits built around Lyon's food scene, the Fête des Lumières in December, and day trips by train from Part-Dieu or Perrache to Beaujolais, Annecy or Vienne. Visitors who enjoy performances can combine a stay with an evening at the nearby theatre, then return on foot through lit pedestrian streets, a short and easy walk in this part of the centre.