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The People Lyon

Hostel near Bellecour Square in Lyon

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Shared Dormitory, Women only | Soundproofing, free WiFi
Exterior
Front of property
Restaurant

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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10 Mnt des Carmélites, Lyon, Rhône, 69001
  • Place, Place des Terreaux
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lyon National Opera
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room with Fourviere View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Comfort Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir mixte de 4 lits

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir mixte de 9 lits

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 9 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir mixte de 10 lits

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir mixte de 14 lits

  • Sleeps 1
  • 14 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir mixte de 16 lits

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 16 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir mixte de 18 lits

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 18 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir pour femmes de 8 lits

  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

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1 lit dans un dortoir pour femmes de 10 lits

  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Lyon

Heart of Lyon.Within a 10-minute walk of this Lyon City Centre hostel, you'll find Historic Site of Lyon and Place de la Croix Rousse. Place des Terreaux and Espace Gerson are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Place des Terreaux - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hôtel de Ville de Lyon - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lyon National Opera - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Croix-Rousse Metro Station - 7 min walk
  • Lyon Saint Paul Station - 10 min walk
  • Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fika Lyon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dam's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Micro Sillon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Aux 3 Gaules - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Jardin des Pentes - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The People Lyon

Hostel near Bellecour Square in Lyon
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The People Lyon also features a terrace, an elevator, and a microwave in a common area. A complete renovation of The People Lyon was completed in January 2023.

This Lyon hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
The People Lyon offers 45 accommodations with hair dryers. This Lyon hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 9 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 10 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 0.83 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 9 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay

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
Cashless transactions are available
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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 is also known as

Pilo Lyon
Pilo Lyon Hostel
Pilo Lyon - Hostel Lyon
Pilo Lyon - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Pilo Lyon - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Lyon

Frequently asked questions

How close is The People Lyon to the airport?

The People Lyon is 18.4 mi (39-min drive) away from the Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The People Lyon have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The People Lyon .

Does The People Lyon offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The People Lyon , but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 9 for adults and EUR 9 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The People Lyon ?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Le Pharaon Casino (8-min drive) and Casino Le Lyon Vert (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The People Lyon ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The People Lyon ?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does The People Lyon have a pool?

The People Lyon does not have a pool.

Does The People Lyon have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The People Lyon to downtown Lyon?

The People Lyon is 0.6 mi away from Lyon.

The People Lyon Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 231 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stuff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

André

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Le logement est très bien, mais la porte extérieure et le vestibule de l’immeuble sont peu invitant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No ventilation in the room, I got there after check in time and it was dirty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amarildo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

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

Great value for money

I had a great 6 day stay at Pilo. The pods are a great way to have a bit of privacy and feel like you're more in your own space, though don't be fooled – it's still fundamentally a hostel, but loads better if you find having to interact with people a bit awkward. The attached coffee shop/bar/restaurant is great. I was quite unwell one night which was a nightmare in a shared room, probably equally if not moreso for the other people in the room but the Pilo staff were so helpful. I think my only real niggle is that whilst the bedding is perfectly serviceable and the beds comfy enough (and, fundamentally, you'd be a fool to expect luxury high thread count linen at these prices) it would be much nicer with relatively little outlay with some better pillows (also, it's in the name!)
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, London

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value hotel in central Lyon
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rhea

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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

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

Family's holiday

The Hostel is very comfortable Nice and modern with a lovely bar on the ground floor. The only negative point is the position,up on the hill,so it's not very easy to reach if you are coming with luggages or buggies and young kids. Overall is a good price for the expensive Lyon.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ok hotel- lots of details to improve

The location of the hotel is very nice, sadly there are not many transport closeby and is very step (lots of stairs) to get to the hotel, to considered for elderly people or in disable situation. The hotel in general has a nice concept, the personal is very kind and is easy to get to the rooms. On improving points the cleaningness, I stayed for three nights but never cleaned the room, the breakfast is needing urgently more options and space, in rush hour is too crowded, not a lot of options, for the price seems a little expensive. The bed was comfortable but the bathroom was not so nice, the door was very difficult to access and the shower is very uncomfortable to bath in.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Semra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not an hotel, bare minimum to sleep at night. That is all
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

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

Great hotel on a hill

Hotel was clean and welcoming! Lots to do/eat on the ground floor. Room was a bit dark, but very comfortable. Hotel was close to everything, but located on a steep hill, so be prepared.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Addison

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

Good Hostel, Far From Train Station

Check-in was very easy. The room itself was a bit cramped with so many bed pods. It was quite difficult to make the bed yourself. The shower/bathroom was very clean and had multiple doors/locks for separation so many people could use it at once. It got very warm at night with so many bodies in the room. The restaurant was great, and with the keycard offered a 10% discount. My greatest complaint is that it is so far from the train station (about 1 hour walk) and sits on a steep hill. With buses on an odd schedule and the metro not close, it was difficult to reach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff; clean rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Uwe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hard to get to by car. No parking nearby..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

MOHAMMED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool place, Clean and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel. Clean, modern, hip. Good staff. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Yong

good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sunday

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024