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Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture

4.0 star property

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A breakfast table with various foods, drinks, and a view of the outdoors.
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 multi-level stone building with arched staircases and balconies.
A lion statue in front of a building with a glass door and a potted plant to the left.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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23 Cours Charlemagne, Lyon, Rhone, 69002
  • Place, Lyon Confluence Shopping Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellecour Square
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Musée des Confluences
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room (Courtyard View or City View )

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room (Courtyard View or City View)

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a window with curtains, and a city view.

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour business centre, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture offers 117 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 80-cm LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture . During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lyon Catholic University. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy French cuisine while dining at La Bibliothèque
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests speak favourably about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Lyon Confluence Shopping Center and Textile Museum
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
La Bibliothèque – This restaurant specialises in French cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Le Mélèze – On-site 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 transport

  • 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 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

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 cable/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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

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

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately EUR 16 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • On-site 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

Hotel Charlemagne By HappyCulture Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 394 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marcia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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