Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Lyon Confluence Shopping Center

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An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and umbrellas.
A reception area with a counter, two receptionists, yellow chairs, a wooden table with a sculpture, and a large potted plant.
A lion statue in front of a building with a glass door and a potted plant to the left.
A multi-level stone building with arched staircases and balconies.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a small table with a plant, and a window with sheer curtains.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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23 Cours Charlemagne, Lyon, Rhone, 69002
  • Place, Lyon Catholic University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellecour Square
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double or Twin Room (Courtyard View or City View )

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room (Courtyard View or City View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • City view
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Lyon

Lyon City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Lyon City Centre hotel, you'll find Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and Textile Museum. Bellecour Square and Musée des Confluences are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Lyon Catholic University - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Place Carnot - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lyon Confluence Shopping Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bellecour Square - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Musée des Confluences - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Place des Archives - 2 min walk
  • Lyon Perrache Station - 6 min walk
  • Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brasserie Georges - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Calle Latino - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪L'Alerte Rouge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Le Chalut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪My Beers Lyon Confluence - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture

4-star hotel near Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture .

This 4-star Lyon hotel is smoke free.

  • 117 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture offers 117 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 80-cm LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 21 per day); reservations required

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 80-cm LED TV with satellite premium channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 1 2026 to January 18 2027 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.86 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 21 per day (984 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Hotel Charlemagne Lyon

Charlemagne Lyon

Best Western Hotel Charlemagne

Best Western Hôtel Charlemagne

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture to the airport?

Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture is 21.7 mi (34-min drive) away from the Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture ?

As of Sep 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture on Sep 20, 2026 start from $121, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture .

Does Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture , but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Le Pharaon Casino (9-min drive) and Casino Le Lyon Vert (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture ?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture have a pool?

Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture have a restaurant?

Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture is home to La Bibliothèque, which features French cuisine. The lounge bar will be unavailable from October 1 2026 to January 18 2027 (dates subject to change).

Does Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture to downtown Lyon?

Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture is 1.4 mi away from Lyon.

Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large room, friendly helpful staff, and a great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very central to everything. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Beautiful city to explore
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was such a lovely hotel in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean curious helpful staff. Super location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

SONIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well located, cheap parking!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
The staff was super helpful and the breakfast excellent. Location is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, spacious and had so many great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly atmosphere . Lovely outdoor eating space and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and loved Lyon. Everything was great and the bed super comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Puneesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, lots of restaurants, tram across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant mid range hotel, absolutely ideal for a reasonably priced hotel slightly away from the centre but well connected by foot, tram and metro.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice breakfast. The hotel was fresh and in a nice condition. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Minakshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location . Near a main train/ metro station. Unfortunately there is no restaurant for hotel guests onsite. The cooliing system in the room was not responsive, so sleeping was a bit uncomfortable. Breakfast was very good and the staff were excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, excellent breakfast. Room was big and pleasant. Cleaning could be improved. Nice location, not far away from many attractions and with plenty of good restaurants in a short walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. I had issue with reservation but that was due to using a third-party booking system.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Massimiliano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel wonderful breakfast in the patio. Just a tiny bit outside the shopping centre but easily reachable by tram
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
big comfortable beds, very helpful staff, great, convenient location in a quiet neighbourhood very close to transit options.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Edith

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is old and very small, dirty patio, dirty room, we had to change rooms because the bed wasn’t clean had hair in between the sheets. The front desk guy was helpful changing us into another room. Breakfast was ok, didn’t look like in the pictures.
Sofá bed
Unclean
Old room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sheilah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff, excellent hygiene.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024