College Hotel, Lyon - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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5 Place Saint Paul, Lyon, France, 69005

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4-star school-themed hotel in Vieux Lyon with rooftop terrace and panoramic city views

School-Themed Design & Rooftop Terrace

College Hotel is housed in a former school building with vintage furniture and decor that echoes its educational past. The hotel offers a rooftop terrace for relaxation with panoramic views over Vieux Lyon, a feature not commonly found at other Lyon hotels. Guests can enjoy a drink from the on-site bar that serves South American-inspired cocktails and snacks on the sun terrace.

Rooms & In-Room Amenities

Each air-conditioned room has a flat-screen TV and full-length lockers for storage, with private bathrooms including a hairdryer. Some rooms offer a balcony with panoramic views of the city. Allergy-free rooms are available, and the hotel provides complimentary soft drinks in 1960s-styled fridges and a drinking water fountain on the ground floor.

Dining & Breakfast

A generous buffet breakfast is served in the dining room with original classroom-style furniture, featuring local products. The on-site bar serves South American-inspired cocktails and snacks, and guests can also order wine or champagne. A coffee house on site and breakfast in the room are available, with kid-friendly buffet options.

Location & Nearby Attractions

College Hotel is located in the Old Town (Vieux Lyon) just 500 metres from both Vieux Lyon and Hotel de Ville metro stations. The Lyon Opéra and Saint Jean pedestrian area are a 6-minute walk away. Nearby attractions include the Gadagne Museum, Musée Miniature et Cinéma, and Fourvière Roman Theatre.

Business & Pet-Friendly Services

The hotel offers meeting and banquet facilities, a business centre, and fax/photocopying services for business travellers. Pets are welcome, with pet baskets and pet bowls provided, and the pet-friendly policy allows guests to bring their dogs. Additional services include 24-hour reception, luggage storage, express check-in/check-out, and an electric vehicle charging station.

Highlights

School Theme: Former school with vintage furniture and school-themed design

Rooftop Terrace: Panoramic views over Vieux Lyon with bar service

Location: Old Town Lyon, 500m from two metro stations

Pet-Friendly: Dogs welcome with pet baskets and bowls provided

Breakfast: Buffet with local products in classroom-style dining room

Business: Meeting and banquet facilities with business centre

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College Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room Under Graduate

2 persons

195 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Double Room Graduate

2 persons

175 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Double Room Post Graduate

2 persons

185 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Heating

Bathtub

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Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Facilities: Very good

7.6/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's buffet
Board games

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

College Hotel Location

5 Place Saint Paul, Lyon, France, 69005

Map view

5 Place Saint Paul, Lyon, France, 69005

City landmarks

Church

Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere

2700 ft

Park

Parc de la Tete d'Or

1.5 mi

Landmark

Fourviere

2700 ft

Square

Place Bellecour

4500 ft

Square

Place des Jacobins

2900 ft

Church

Basilica of Saint-Martin d'Ainay

4400 ft

Landmark

Theatres Romains de Fourviere

3500 ft

Square

Place des Terreaux

2400 ft

Landmark

Musee de l'Imprimerie de Lyon

2800 ft

Landmark

Rue de la Republique

3700 ft

Museum

Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourviere

3500 ft

Church

Eglise Saint-Bonaventure

2500 ft

Landmark

La Croix-Rousse

1.4 mi

Church

Eglise Saint-Georges

3000 ft

Landmark

Cour des Voraces

3900 ft

Landmark

Fourviere Hill

2800 ft

Church

Eglise Saint-Polycarpe

2200 ft

Landmark

Mur des Canuts

1.1 mi

Nearby

Church

Cathedral Saint Jean Baptiste

2000 ft

Place des Terreaux

Fontaine Bartholdi

1800 ft

Museum

Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

1800 ft

Museum

Musee du Cinema et de la Miniature

1600 ft

Museum

Musee Gadagne

700 ft

1 Place du petit College A Quelques Centaines de Metres du Metro Vieux Myon

Musee d'Histoire de Lyon

800 ft

Cnr 2 Rue de la Martiniere and the 49 Quai Saint Vincent

La "Fresque Vegetale Lumiere"

1200 ft

Church

Eglise Saint-Paul

400 ft

Metro Station

Vieux Lyon

1400 ft

Church

Temple du Change

500 ft

2 Place du Change

La Maison Thomassin

600 ft

Mall

Saint-Jean

1100 ft

Restaurants

Les Fines Gueules

300 ft

16 rue Lainerie Vieux Lyon Quartier Saint Paul

Bar Cocktails Baragones

100 ft

5 Place Saint Paul

Cactus Cafe

100 ft

12 Place st Paul

La Grillardiere

200 ft

4 rue Lainerie

l'Ane rouge

400 ft

11 rue Juiverie

Mansaya

400 ft

5 rue Juiverie

La monstrueuse

400 ft

8 rue Juiverie

Getting around

City Centre

Lyon8 min · 2000 ft

Airports

Lyon-Bron (LYN)20 min · 8.0 mi

Saint Exupery (LYS)45 min · 18.3 mi

Train

Gare de Lyon Perrache22 min · 1.1 mi

Lyon Perrache Train Station22 min · 1.1 mi

Underground

Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel9 min · 2300 ft

Bus

Bus stop2 min · 400 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

from 07:00-12:00

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation might be needed) at EUR 20 per day.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 21 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

Spanish

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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about College Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 1185 verified reviews

8.0/10

Great

81%

Recommend

Breakfast

8.1/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Comfort

8.1/10

Facilities

7.6/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.1/10

Location

9.4/10

Paid Wi-Fi

6.3/10

Staff

8.9/10

Value for money

7.4/10

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