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Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture

4.0 star property

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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Lounge
Property entrance
Superior Double or Twin Room (Courtyard View or City View ) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Point of interest

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $98
$83 nightly
$98 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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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

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Superior Double or Twin Room (Courtyard View or City View ) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double or Twin Room (Courtyard View or City View) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

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

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Lyon

With a stay at Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture , you'll be centrally located in Lyon, a short 8-minute walk from Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and 14 minutes by foot from Textile Museum. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Bellecour Square and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Musée des Confluences.

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
  • ‪Peaky Blinders - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Paul - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mademoiselle Simone - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Les vieux garçons - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 117 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include a television in a common area and a banquet hall.
Enjoy French cuisine at La Bibliothèque, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Children aged 3 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Children aged 3 and younger eat free breakfast.
La Bibliothèque - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Le Mélèze - Onsite bar. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

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 bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Bibliothèque
  • Le Mélèze

Things to do

  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 80-cm LED TV with premium satellite channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 3 and younger eat free breakfast

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 417 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 393 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

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

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

8/10 Good

SONIA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

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

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect and the staff could not have been more friendly or helpful!
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed a one-night stay here - about 30 min walk to Old Lyon along the river - lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

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

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place but a little out of the way from most things. although city transport is close.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

grim

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

Good breakfast and nice central location

We could park our bikes free of charge Breakfast was nice. Room was clean and beds were comfortable, It was very good location close to everything Would book again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Charlamagne

Hotel is close to main station in Lyon with basic comforts and fairly clean interior.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023