Hotel Elysée

Ask around the local hospitality scene and Hotel Elysée keeps surfacing. A budget hotel in 2nd arr. that has been gathering momentum lately. Geographically speaking it's barely a stroll from the centre of Lyon, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Expect modest rooms with reliable wi-fi and…

Ask around the local hospitality scene and Hotel Elysée keeps surfacing. A budget hotel in 2nd arr. that has been gathering momentum lately. Geographically speaking it's barely a stroll from the centre of Lyon, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Expect modest rooms with reliable wi-fi and on-site parking, practical details that keep showing up in uneven comfort feedback. There's a particular atmosphere to the place, neither overdesigned nor neglected. With well over 2,100 reviews on the books and a solid average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €62 a night, a fair-value entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. Whether Hotel Elysée is the right fit depends on the trip, but it earns a place on the comparison shortlist for Lyon more often than not.