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Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for exploring. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its museums and theaters.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dormitory-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices, and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones have the highest reviews from our travelers and could be a good place to start looking: EKLO Lyon - 2-minute walk from Joliot Curie - Marcel Sembat Tram Stop for easy access to public transit. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. You’ll find towels, showers, and TVs in all rooms. Pilo Lyon - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Croix-Rousse Metro Station and Croix Paquet Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers, and hair dryers. Hostel Lyon Centre - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Minimes - Théâtres romains Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Ho36 hostels - 2-minute walk from Saint-André Tram Stop for easy access to public transit. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. You’ll find towels, showers, and free toiletries in all rooms. Slo Lyon les Pentes - 2-minute walk from Croix Paquet Station for easy access to public transit. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. Rooms come with towels and free toiletries.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Lyon, one of Expedia’s 6 hostels could be a great choice for you.

The weather is important when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 68°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 41°F. Average annual precipitation for Lyon is 42 inches.

Generally, Lyon is known for its museums, theaters, and historical sites. Major attractions include Groupama Stadium. Get out into nature with places like Tête d’Or Park, Ile Barbe, and Grand parc de Miribel-Jonage. Cultural attractions include Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, Lyon National Opera, and Theatre des Celestins.

Keep this information about transit options in Lyon in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS), 12 mi (19.3 km) away. An alternative is Saint-Etienne (EBU-Saint-Etienne - Loire Intl.), situated 30.8 mi (49.5 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you might want to make use of public transit. You can access metro transit at Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel Station, Croix Paquet Station, and Cordeliers Bourse Station. To explore more of the area, catch a train at Lyon Saint Paul Station, Lyon (XYD-Part-Dieu SNCF Train Station), or Lyon Perrache Station.