In the heart of Lyon, Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture offers a warm welcome with its charming coffee shop and delightful restaurant La Bibliothèque. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, unwind on the sunny terrace, or explore nearby Textile Museum and Bellecour Square. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Bar
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
24/7 front desk
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
24-hour business center
Conference center
Business center
Meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
The current price is R1 834
R1 834
R2 120 total
includes taxes & fees
08 Jun - 09 Jun
Room options
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Showing 3 of 3 rooms
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Standard Double or Twin Room (Courtyard View or City View)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
17 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Superior Double or Twin Room (Courtyard View or City View )
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
23 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Triple Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
17 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Lyon Confluence Shopping Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Bellecour Square - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Musée des Confluences - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Lyon National Opera - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) - 30 min drive
Saint-Etienne (EBU-Saint-Etienne - Loire Intl.) - 54 min drive
Lyon Perrache Station - 4 min walk
Oullins Station - 5 min drive
Lyon Jean Mace Station - 23 min walk
Place des Archives - 2 min walk
Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop - 3 min walk
Montrochet Tram Stop - 10 min walk
Restaurants
Le Chalut - 3 min walk
Platypus Brewpub - 1 min walk
Les Vieux Garçons - 4 min walk
Point Nommé - 2 min walk
Monna Lisa - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture
At Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture , you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Bellecour Square and Part Dieu Mall. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out La Bibliothèque, which serves French cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. The helpful staff and location get good marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Place des Archives is steps away and Sainte-Blandine Tram Stop is 3 minutes.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
DONE
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Golfing nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Television in common areas
Piano
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
80-cm LED TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
La Bibliothèque - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Le Mélèze - Onsite bar. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 14 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 40.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Hotel Charlemagne Lyon
Charlemagne Lyon
Best Western Hotel Charlemagne
Best Western Hôtel Charlemagne
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture ?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture ?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture ?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture ?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Le Pharaon Casino (10-min drive) and Casino Le Lyon Vert (13-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Lyon Confluence Shopping Center (8-min walk) and Textile Museum (14-min walk), along with Bellecour Square (0.9 mi) and Musée des Confluences (1.1 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture ?
Yes, La Bibliothèque offers French cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture like?
Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture is in Lyon City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Place des Archives and 18 minutes' walk from Bellecour Square. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.
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Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture Reviews
Reviews
8,4
Very good
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8,6/10
Cleanliness
8,6/10
Staff & service
8,2/10
Amenities
8,2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8,4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Location
Breakfast
Air conditioning
Walking
Bathroom
Elevator
Transportation
Bar
What guests liked
Breakfast was delicious with a lot of choice and options available. (8 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
8/10 Very good
26 May 2025
would recommend
Ours was a short stay of 1 night but overall we were happy with the experience. Hotel was conveniently located to centre of town.
Sheilah
Sheilah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 September 2024
The staff was super helpful and the breakfast excellent. Location is great!
Robert
Robert, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 December 2024
Great Hotel in splendid Lyon
The Hotel was fabulous, clean and easy to reach. We loved our room with a great view, a hot bath and a strong WIFI signal. And what made the hotel even more special was the ladies at the reception: warm, kind, welcoming and helpful. Thanks Hotel Charlemagne by Happy Culture for a great stay in splendid Lyon.
Ilka
Ilka, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
03 October 2024
Attentive staff, excellent hygiene.
Vincent
Vincent, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
16 January 2025
Hotel rooms are run down and breakfast is like at faulty towers. On the bright staff all the staff are very friendly and accommodating.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2024
Very nice hotel wonderful breakfast in the patio. Just a tiny bit outside the shopping centre but easily reachable by tram
Massimiliano
Massimiliano, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
07 October 2024
Good for a couple of nights; friendly staff; near Gare de Perrache and a 10mn walk from Old Lyon. A bit pricey though.
Agnes
Agnes, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 February 2024
Good location, lots of restaurants, tram across the street.
Puneesh
Puneesh, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 June 2024
Very central location
michael
michael, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 February 2025
A good spot in Lyon
While a little "worn around the edges", this hotel is very pleasant. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Bed comfort is very good. We discovered a good bistro down the road - the midi-minuit - which actually closes at 10:30 (bizarre given the name). Looked at Georges bistro but was overcrowded and too noisy. If you arrive late, parking is free in the street.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
06 June 2024
Worked great for our final day in Lyon
Gabriel
Gabriel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2024
staff were great
Andy
Andy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 March 2024
This property is located right near a train and bus station with easy access to Vieux Lyon (old Lyon), there is a lot of restaurants and shops around the hotel as well. The hotel breakfast was also excellent. I would highly recommend this hotel if you’re visiting Lyon.
Rafael
Rafael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 September 2023
Good location
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 September 2023
big comfortable beds, very helpful staff, great, convenient location in a quiet neighbourhood very close to transit options.
chris
chris, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
02 May 2024
Well located hotel right next to Perrache train station so very convenient.
There is a great bakery across the street for breakfast if you do not want the hotel buffet.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
09 June 2024
We loved it
Great value, high quality for the price. We really enjoyed our stay. Excellent breakfast buffet & customer service, great intelligent multi lingual staff. Great business center laptop.
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
01 July 2024
My wife and I went for 2 nights and had an excellent experience. The staff were very kind and helpful. The room was clean and very comfortable bed. It was minutes away from the train station Lyon Perrache, 10 min from the confluence and 40min walk to Old Lyon. Would definitely recommend.
Justin
Justin, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
29 November 2024
The pictures are misleading. The hotel is pretty old and doesn't really feel like it deserves 4 stars.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
06 March 2024
Hotel staff were very helpful and courteous. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The breakfast was very complete, with everything you could want to eat.
There were lots of common spaces in the building with different functions, that gave a resort feel to the hotel.
Susan
Susan, 6-night trip
6/10 Good
02 September 2024
Staff lovely. Location too far from central Lyon for restaurants shopping... A lot of homeless and felt unsafe outside of hotel
Hotel did not have a fridge and room very small
Donald and Diana
Donald and Diana, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
07 October 2024
Triple room for 3 people was definitely too small
Agnes
Agnes, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 November 2023
The front desk staff was helpful in making copies, requesting taxis, & providing info.
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 March 2024
A convenient location with the train station nearby. Their breakfast was more than we expected. Ms. Lucie at the front desk was exceptionally kind and helpful for our questions. Thank you, Ms. Lucie ~
woojin
woojin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
07 August 2024
Our room was not really clean... sheets with hole, bed with stains, dust behind the night stand, hole in the door and the radiator dirty. But the staff was very friendly, the included breakfast good and the location is really good