10 rue Dubois, 69002 Lyon

Hotel de Bretagne

Name: Hotel de Bretagne
Address: 10 rue Dubois, Lyon, 69002, FR
Rating: 3.1

Hotel 1-star in Lyon

Presentation

Hotel de Bretagne is located in the heart of Lyon’s Presqu’île, between Terreaux and Bellecour, just a stone’s throw from Rue Mercière and its lively terraces. The address is easy to spot when walking up from Cordeliers station, barely two hundred meters away.

There is no endless lobby here, nor any carefully staged lighting effects. You open a plain door, pass the reception desk, and immediately understand the kind of place this is: a one-star hotel that makes no attempt to look like more. The rooms have recently been renovated. The walls are light, and the bedding is neat. There are thirty rooms in total, some able to accommodate up to three people, all with private shower, cable TV, and reliable Wi‑Fi.

It should be said plainly: there is no elevator here. You climb the floors on foot, and depending on the room assigned, your suitcase may feel a little heavier in your legs. The staircase has its charm, though, and at reception, they are happy to lend a hand with the bulkiest luggage.

In the morning, continental breakfast awaits downstairs. Simple, with gluten-free options for those who ask. Nothing extravagant, but enough to keep you going until lunch before heading off to explore Vieux Lyon, a seven-minute walk away, or continuing on to Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral.

There is no on-site parking either, so it is best to know that before arriving. The nearest public car park, Saint-Antoine, is four minutes away on foot, for an additional fee. For those arriving by train, Perrache station is still accessible in about fifteen minutes on foot, or by a short metro ride from Cordeliers.

In the evening, Rue Mercière is full of places to eat, including fish and seafood restaurants just steps from the hotel. You can go without booking weeks in advance; the atmosphere remains relaxed.

One last detail: the hairdryer is not in the room by default; you ask for it at reception before going up. They lend it without fuss, and generally with a smile.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

Room not huge but clean, excellent shower, Wi‑Fi that works from the ground floor to the top floor. A courtyard-facing room was requested on arrival, and it was noticeably quieter than the street side.
Late arrival on a weekday evening. The person at reception took two minutes to explain the quickest route to Perrache station. Simple and efficient.
Continental breakfast served in a small room on the ground floor, gluten-free options available on request. Nothing fancy, but enough to start the day.
Two minutes on foot from Cordeliers metro, ten minutes to reach Place Bellecour on foot. Convenient for visiting the center without taking transport every time you go out.
Good value for money for the location, right between Terreaux and Bellecour. No on-site parking, but a public car park four minutes away on foot for those arriving by car.