Lyon for young people

Where to stay in Lyon?

Weekend away with friends, romantic getaway or travelling solo, whatever your reason for coming to Lyon, you need to choose a place to stay. Even on a small budget, you can sleep in an individual room or dormitory at one of the city’s many hostels. You can even pitch your tent a stone’s throw from Lyon.  

Where to eat in Lyon? 

If you didn’t know it yet, Lyon is the global capital of gastronomy. Here you’ll find France’s best specialities in our traditional local restaurants: the bouchons lyonnais. Enjoy a first taste of gratons, saucisson brioché, quenelles lyonnaises and other specialities on affordable menus at L’Acteur and La Tête de Lard. 

More into street food? Many restaurants and food spots serve dishes to take away or simply eat in. Make the most of a wide variety of cosmopolitan food outlets.  

Afternoon tea isn’t just for kids, so here’s a list of our best sweet addresses for a coffee stop, coworking, or a relaxing end to the day.  

Where to go out and party in Lyon? 

Looking to enjoy new experiences and meet new people? Lyon is a culturally-rich city where you can visit exhibitions, listen to music, dance, play, and participate in unique activities. All year round, discover the best of Lyon at events tailored to all tastes. Bargain hunters take note: check out our free good ideas in Lyon.

If you’re passionate about museums and exhibitions, Lyon's museums put on excellent programmes all year round to meet all your cultural needs and satisfy your curiosity.

Whether you’re an adventurer at heart or a big risk-taker, you can also book indoor or outdoor activities. Adrenaline guaranteed!

We know that Gen Z love to party and go out to nightclubs, bars and addresses with exciting programmes where they can have fun all evening in Lyon.

Travelling to and around Lyon

Lyon is a genuine international hub that’s easy to travel to and around. 

Once you’re here, the city has very good transport links via TCL (Transports en Commun Lyonnais, i.e., Lyon public transport). Lyon has set the standard in terms of mobility.  Transports en Commun Lyonnais. Lyon has set the standard in terms of mobility. The TCL card is cheaper for under 25s and includes buses, trams, metros, and funicular railways.  

Prefer the outdoors? Velo’v bikes are available all across the city and you can make the most of a cut-price subscription. Exploring Lyon by bike also means doing your bit for the planet!

Studying in Lyon

Lyon is recognised as France’s second city for higher education. The quality and quantity of courses on offer is outstanding! There’s Lyon University and its campuses, a range of grandes écoles  (i.e., higher education establishments which admit students on the basis of competitive exams), and plenty of other educational facilities.

There are many good ideas for students in Lyon. Check out the site Info Jeunes Lyon that’ll help you settle in. There’s even student-specific housing support.

In terms of culture, check out the Carte Musées museum card for young people from 18 to 25 inclusive, which gives you access to six municipal museums in Lyon for 1 year, for €7.

More serious athlete or big eater? Every September, you can make the most of the Mojjo card, which offers you €100 of gifts from a range of brands including Ninkasi, Grand Domaine Alpe d’Huez and Lou Rugby.

Campaigning in Lyon

Want to campaign for a cause that’s close to your heart, but don’t know where to turn? Looking to support responsible Lyon addresses? It’s possible. Since 2020, Greater Lyon has campaigned for an ecological and social transition.

If you'd like to find out about all the charities in the area, the Agir près de chez moi website lists all the local initiatives. Or check out: Récup & Gamelles, Conscience & Impact Ecologique and Le Chainon Manquant. 

And because we encourage you to drink from a gourd rather than plastic bottles, check out Lyon's #GourdeFriendly places! 

Digital Lyon

Lyon also has a digital presence. Follow the city’s news on the website A la lyonnaise and social networks Instagram and Facebook. Grab your calendar because the best good ideas in Lyon are published there every week.

Want to follow life in Lyon on social networks but also enjoy content tailored to your tastes? No problem! Lyon’s influencers and artists are super talented. Here’s a small selection: for fashion, take a look at @virginiegrossat or @laroxstyle. For music, listen to @pommeofficial and @folamour. And for more lifestyle-based content, check out @julienfabro and @gueulesdelyonnais.  

Now you hold all the cards to make the most of living in Lyon whether for a day, a weekend or several years!