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Hotel Saphir

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière

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Comfort Room, Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 17 per person)
Reception
Junior Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, shampoo

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
18 Rue Louis Loucheur, Lyon, Rhone, 69009
  • Bellecour Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place des Terreaux
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Room, Twin Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Comfort Room, Twin Beds

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Room, Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Comfort Room, Double Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lyon

9th Arrondissement stay.Your stay at this 9th Arrondissement hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and Bellecour Square. Place des Terreaux and Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Bellecour Square - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Hôtel de Ville de Lyon - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Place des Terreaux - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Lyon National Opera - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ecully-la-Demi-Lune Station - 4 min drive
  • Gorge de Loup Station - 5 min walk
  • Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maison Pozzoli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪O Jardin - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪L'Esprit Bistrot - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Les 4G - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Divina - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Saphir

3-star hotel near Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A fitness center, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Saphir. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Lyon hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 110 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1992
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Saphir offers 110 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Lyon hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (EUR 12 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 17 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 89-cm TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Saturday and Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Saturday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 12 per pet, per day
  • 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.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 1.65 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 17 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 12 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 12 per pet, per day
  • 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 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 major credit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher 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.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Saphir to the airport?

Hotel Saphir is 23.8 mi (33-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 Saphir?

As of May 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Saphir on Jun 13, 2025 start from $96.96, excluding 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 Saphir have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Saphir.

How close is Hotel Saphir to the beach?

This hotel is 11.1 mi (22-min drive) from Plage de l'Atol'.

Does Hotel Saphir offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Saphir, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 17 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Saphir?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Le Pharaon Casino (9-min drive) and Casino Le Lyon Vert (11-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Saphir?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Saphir?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 12 per day.

Does Hotel Saphir have a pool?

Hotel Saphir does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Saphir have a restaurant?

Hotel Saphir is home to Les Tournesols, which features French cuisine.

Does Hotel Saphir have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Saphir to downtown Lyon?

Hotel Saphir is 1.6 mi away from Lyon.

Hotel Saphir Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 492 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 492 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 492 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 492 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 492 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights. Close to the train station and a short ride to old town. AC didn’t seem to work very well. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Neighborhood seemed a little iffy but had no problems
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lautissier

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shao yang

Traveled with family
Good value, the receptionist is very kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Lovely

Lovely hotel in a good position. Staff incredibly helpful and keen to make the stay good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Alice

Disliked: Staff & service

Dont stay here

Front desk gentleman extremely rude. Not helpful with parking and accused us of letting csts into the garage behind us. When checking out after 3 days the older lady in reception had trouble with running our credit card snd suggested we mydt be over our credit limit? When she tried the other machine it went thru immediately. We were asked to use the same towels for three days when i asked for an extra towel it was really big deal. This is a one star hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alireza

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

Good hotel with friendly staff.

Short stay, good condition for a 3 star hotel. Receptionist was polite. You can have access to underground carpark if driving with a €12 charge. No issues.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Rita

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna-Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the fact that at no point until I was given a sheet of paper at checkin to hotel, was it highlighted that no housekeeping would be available. It wasn’t until I asked receptionist on the afternoon of day 1 of our stay why the room hadn’t been cleaned was it mentioned that it says on the sheet of appear we were given. Pity this wasnt reflected on the price!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Barry

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Please be aware that this hotel is quite far away from lYon city centre. There are very few amenities close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just needed a night stay between travels. The hotel is in a residential area, with a few apartment building, pretty quiet overall. The hotel lobby was pleasant and clean, the room was a little small with the “king size” bed being a “French king”? size… But comfortable and clean. 20-minute drive to the Part-Dieu train station. I recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

serge

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good except the fact that I pay for breakfast and only had a bottle of water and a croissant. I understand the Covid is making everything difficult but it is better not to take the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel located close to metro station with a few restaurants conveniently around. The bed was comfortable and the shower was nice. However, the room had a bit of an off smell. I don't know if that is always the case or they were having issues as the next day the lobby smelled like sewer and I got to witness a maintenance guy go off on one of the hotel managers about something leaking and him not being given the tools/opportunity to repair. Maybe all smells will disappear once the issue is fixed? Also (minor) the VIP amenity is free WiFy but everyone gets free Wifi...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Achille

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

Nice clean and near public transport.

Nice clean hotel, the only thing to change is the carpet in the rooms. The carpet looks clean however these days for hygiene and easy cleaning hotels should avoid them in the bedrooms. Hotel fairly well situated not far from public transport getting you to all touristic and shopping sites. I will stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Giora

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Asher

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019