Hotel in Lyon, France
Ibis Styles Lyon Centre
Modern budget hotel in Lyon's Confluence district with colorful design, breakfast included, and tram access to old town.
Ibis Styles Lyon Centre is located at 42 Quai Rambaud in Lyon's 2nd arrondissement, within the Confluence district — a major urban redevelopment project occupying the southern tip of the Lyon peninsula at the meeting point of the Rhône and Saône rivers. The hotel is approximately 2.5 kilometres south of Lyon's historic centre (Vieux-Lyon) and within 300 metres of the Musée des Confluences, a landmark contemporary science and anthropology museum whose titanium-and-glass architecture by Coop Himmelblau is one of the district's primary architectural landmarks.
The property is part of the Accor ibis Styles network and applies the brand's signature colourful, graphic design language throughout: bold patterned textiles, backlit headboards, and compact but well-organised room layouts suited to urban short stays. Breakfast is included in all room rates and served buffet-style in the ground-floor dining area, covering pastries, yogurt, fruit, eggs, hot cereals, and hot beverages — a significant value advantage in a city where breakfast at cafés adds quickly to a trip budget.
A ground-floor bar serves drinks from the afternoon through the evening and functions as the hotel's main social space. Free WiFi throughout the property and 24-hour front desk service provide the key infrastructure expected of the ibis Styles format. The hotel does not have spa or pool facilities on-site.
Transport links from the Confluence district are well integrated. Tram lines T1 and T2 stop at the Montrochet and Confluence stations within 200 metres of the hotel, providing direct access to Place Bellecour (Lyon's central square) in 15 minutes and onward connections to Lyon Part-Dieu mainline station for TGV services to Paris in approximately 2 hours. The Confluence shopping centre is adjacent to the hotel site.
Lyon's status as France's gastronomic capital makes even a budget stay in the city a food destination in its own right. The traboules (covered passageways) and bouchons (traditional Lyonnais bistros serving quenelles, andouillette, and gratin dauphinois) of Vieux-Lyon and the Presqu'île are reachable by tram within 20 minutes. The ibis Styles Lyon Centre provides a cost-effective entry point to the city with breakfast included.
Amenities
- breakfast included
- free WiFi
- bar
- 24-hour reception
Visit / Book / Contact
- Phone: +33 4 72 77 47 00
Location
42 Quai Rambaud, 69002 Lyon
45.7406, 4.8153 — View on map
Highlights
- Riverfront location in Lyon's Confluence district at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône rivers
- Breakfast included in all room rates, served daily in buffet format
- Within 300 metres of the Musée des Confluences, a landmark contemporary architecture and anthropology museum
- Tram lines T1 and T2 at Montrochet station within 200 metres — 15-minute journey to Lyon city centre and Place Bellecour
- Colourful graphic interior design throughout, consistent with the ibis Styles brand aesthetic
Tips
- The Musée des Confluences is free on the first Sunday of each month — timing a stay to include this offers a cost-free cultural day
- Use the T1 or T2 tram rather than a taxi to reach Vieux-Lyon; the journey is under 20 minutes and the network runs until midnight
- Lyon's best traditional bouchons are concentrated around Rue Mercière and Rue des Marronniers in the Presqu'île — book a table through the hotel on arrival
- The hotel does not provide parking; the nearest paid car park is at the adjacent Confluence shopping centre
- Breakfast service closes at 10h00 on weekdays and 10h30 on weekends — confirm current times at check-in as schedules occasionally vary
FAQ
Is breakfast included at ibis Styles Lyon Centre?
Yes, breakfast is included in all room rates. It is served buffet-style in the ground-floor dining room and includes pastries, fruit, yogurt, eggs, hot cereals, and hot beverages.
How do guests travel from the hotel to Lyon Part-Dieu station?
The Confluence tram stop (Lines T1 and T2) is within 200 metres of the hotel. Tram T1 connects to Part-Dieu station in approximately 20 minutes. Part-Dieu is Lyon's main TGV station with high-speed services to Paris in around 2 hours.
Is the Confluence district central in Lyon?
The Confluence district is at the southern tip of the Lyon peninsula, approximately 2.5 kilometres from Vieux-Lyon and the main Presqu'île area. It is a newer, purpose-built district well connected by tram but geographically separate from the UNESCO-listed historic city.
What is there to do in the Confluence district?
The Musée des Confluences is the district's main cultural attraction. The Confluence shopping centre, the riverfront quays along both the Rhône and Saône, and a growing number of restaurants and cafés in the development make it a self-contained area for short stays.
Accessibility
Ibis Styles Lyon Centre is a modern building with lift access to all floors and step-free entry from street level on the Quai Rambaud. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available on request. The Confluence district features accessible pavement infrastructure and tram boarding points with level access. Contact the hotel at time of booking to confirm accessible room availability.
When to visit
Lyon is a year-round destination; the main tourist season runs April through October. The Fête des Lumières light festival in early December draws large crowds city-wide and is worth planning around. Spring and early autumn offer pleasant temperatures for exploring the city on foot and by tram.