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Dorm beds in Lyon, France range from $24 to $45/night over the next 3 months. HostelHawk tracks 14 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Sep 27, Sep 13, Jul 26.

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Hostel prices in Lyon, France

A typical dorm night in Lyon runs about $26.

Across the upcoming months, September tends to be the cheapest month (from $24/night) and August the most expensive (from $25/night).

At $24/night and up, Lyon is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in France.

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Hostels we track in Lyon

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Local knowledge for Lyon

Where to stay

Guillotière, on the east bank near Métro Guillotière (line D), is where most budget travelers land: cheap Vietnamese and North African food, walkable to the Presqu'île, and well connected. If you want a local feel over convenience, the lower slopes of Croix-Rousse around Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse put you close to the morning market and away from tour groups.

Getting around

  • A TCL carnet of 10 tickets (a modest sum) beats single-ride fares if you're taking more than 4 trips a day. The Funiculaire up to Fourvière uses the same ticket as the metro.
  • The traboules, Lyon's network of passageways cutting through apartment blocks in Vieux-Lyon and Croix-Rousse, are free to walk. Skip the paid guided versions and just follow the numbered plaques on the doors.
  • Les Halles Paul Bocuse on Cours Lafayette is worth a lap for the display, but eat at the Marché de la Croix-Rousse instead. Tuesday through Sunday mornings, vendors sell rotisserie chicken, cheese ends, and hot tartiflette for a few euros.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest in January and February, and fill up fast from late June through August when school groups and French domestic tourists arrive.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hostel in Lyon cost per night?

Dorm beds in Lyon currently range from $24 to $45/night based on the next 3 months of availability.

When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in Lyon?

Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in Lyon are September 27, September 13, July 26.

How many hostels does HostelHawk track in Lyon?

HostelHawk currently tracks 14 hostels in Lyon, France.

What's the cheapest month to book a hostel in Lyon?

Based on current availability, September has the lowest hostel prices in Lyon, with dorm beds from $24/night.

Is Lyon affordable compared to other hostel cities in France?

Lyon is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in France, with dorm prices starting from $24/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Lyon?

Guillotière, on the east bank near Métro Guillotière (line D), is where most budget travelers land: cheap Vietnamese and North African food, walkable to the Presqu'île, and well connected. If you want a local feel over convenience, the lower slopes of Croix-Rousse around Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse put you close to the morning market and away from tour groups.

What is the best time of year to visit Lyon?

Hostels are cheapest in January and February, and fill up fast from late June through August when school groups and French domestic tourists arrive.