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Where to sleep in Lyon with children?
Family-friendly accommodation in Lyon
As a family
Last updated date : 20/05/2025
From unusual hotels and tree houses to B&Bs, eco-responsible campsites and other kid-friendly accommodations, Lyon is bursting with good places to sleep with the kids.
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Hostels for families
This new breed of accessible, friendly accommodation is a dime a dozen! These modern hostels are located in the heart of the city center, with shared rooms designed as dormitories, and a large hall where you can enjoy a wide range of activities: meals on the go, board games, reading...
Our selection of hostels for families in Lyon :
Pilo
This is the new kid on the block. It takes the codes of the auberge and adapts them to families, with privatized dormitories (4 to 18 people, from €20) and the Quadruple room for families of 4 (from €99). The kitchen, laundry facilities, shaded inner courtyard and location in the heart of Les Pentes complete the picture.
Slo Lyon les Pentes
Nestled in a historic building on the lower slopes of the Croix-Rousse, it offers rooms with or without private bathrooms, dormitory beds (from €23), a shared kitchen, laundry facilities and bike rental. Special mention should be made of the Chambre Quadruple, ideal for families or small groups of friends, offering 4 original “cabane” beds (from €99). Finally, the bar and coffee shop are open to all those who wish to work or relax.
Youth hostels
Slo Lyon Les Pentes
21 rue Alsace Lorraine - 69001 Lyon 1er
Eklo
Ecological, economical and convivial, it's got it all! Starting with the Family Room, designed for 4 people (with double bed and bunk bed in the shape of a wooden hut), or the Eklo Studio, a furnished space with fully-equipped kitchenette and private bathroom.
Hotel - restaurant
Hôtel Eklo Lyon
2 rue Simone Veil - 69200 Vénissieux
Alter’hostel
Beds in dormitories (6 to 18 people) are available from €24, and can be privatized for groups and families. Here, we advocate alternative and eco-responsible tourism, with access to organic produce, a collective composter and local activities (cycling, hiking, kayaking...). A committed place that also offers a series of workshops in partnership with associations: making household products, film-debates, raising awareness of food waste, concerts...
Sleeping with your family in the countryside 2 minutes from Lyon
Just a few minutes from the center of Lyon, a number of lodgings offer a breath of fresh air, nestled in verdant surroundings. The perfect way for families to enjoy the countryside as much as the city.
Our selection of accommodations for a green family getaway around Lyon :
Lyon Campsite
Ideally located between Lyon and the Beaujolais region, this **** campsite is set in the heart of a 6-hectare nature park. Choose from en-suite tents, caravans, chalets or mobile homes to connect with nature without sacrificing comfort. The ultimate argument for the gones, a range of services: heated swimming pool, playground, pétanque, barbecues in the lead.
Hôtel de Village® Le Beaulieu
Just 20 minutes from Lyon, we love this hotel with its deliciously vintage design, ideally located in the heart of the spa village of Charbonnières-les-Bains. The 40m² Junior room, with its Queen-size bed and cosy lounge with sofa bed, is a must-try with children. And don't forget the Tartines breakfast option (hot drink, toast and delicacies for €5.50).
Hotel
Hôtel de Village® Le Beaulieu
19 avenue Charles de Gaulle - 69260 Charbonnières-les-BainsLyon Country House
Nugget in sight, the kind you pass around under the mantle and reveal half-heartedly. In Caluire's waterside countryside, young and old alike will have a field day. Spend the night in the high-perched Cabane de la Saône, which sleeps 4 (from €290), or in the Lodge (from €220 for up to 5 people): unusual accommodation in the heart of the forest, with headlamp and insulated backpack containing your breakfast.
Furnished accommodation and Gîtes
Lyon Country House
Montée du Vernay - 69300 Caluire-et-Cuire
Le Relais de la Godasse
In Reyrieux, at the crossroads of the Dombes, Beaujolais and Rhône regions (and 30 min from Lyon), here are guest rooms with the perfect change of scenery. In the fresh air, you'll enjoy spacious, tastefully renovated accommodation, such as the 80 m2 duplex in the outbuilding (€220/night, sliding scale).
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Special hotels for families with special needs
Among Lyon's plethora of hotels, some stand out as being particularly kidfriendly, and we like that! With their historic setting and child-friendly packages, it's no wonder they're a favorite with families on the go.
Our selection of family-friendly hotels in Lyon :
Mob Hotel Lyon
There's no doubt about it, we've got families in mind! The Mob Tatami room features a palatial double bed, complete with a rice-straw tatami for the kids. Special mention for the brunch, free for children under 6. As for the “Unworthy Parents” formula every Sunday, it offers parents the chance to have lunch in peace, while the kids are looked after next door.
Hotel - restaurant
Mob Hotel Lyon
55 quai Rambaud - 69002 Lyon 2ème
Le Lumière
In the city of cinema, the legacy of the Lumière brothers is ever-present. All the more so in the Monplaisir district, where the Hôtel Le Lumière is located just two minutes from the Institut of the same name. This family-friendly establishment offers a Large room (3-4 people, from €99) and a family suite at a special family rate.
CISL Ethic Etapes
An atypical place, specialized in welcoming groups of all kinds: schoolchildren, sports enthusiasts, professionals, families... Here, the rooms are functional, with or without private WC. Rates start at €19.80 per night per child (aged 2 to 12). Meals are adapted to the needs of young and old, with organic, local and seasonal ingredients. In fine weather, you'll love the shady terrace!
Centre international de séjour (accommodation for young people)
CISL Ethic Etapes
103 boulevard des États-Unis - 69008 Lyon 8ème
Mama Shelter
The temple of families, whether from Lyon or just passing through! On sunny days, you can enjoy the deliciously regressive dishes (yum, the coquillettes jambon) on the secure, fully enclosed indoor terrace... when the kids aren't playing around the XXL table soccer! For a good night's sleep, check out the XXL Mama Family: two connecting rooms with a queen-size bed and two single beds, from 34 to 42m².
Tourist residence
Mama Shelter Lyon
13 rue Domer - 69007 Lyon 7ème
If you're visiting Lyon with the whole family, think of the appart-hotels, which are practical for settling in just like at home, returning from a walk when you feel like it, being able to cook, wash your clothes... and even do some sport! These include Aparthotel Adagio Lyon Patio Confluence, Apart'Hotel Citadines Lyon Presqu'Ile.
So, what's your favorite place to stay in Lyon with the kids?
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