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The People Lyon

Hostel in Lyon with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Double Room
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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10 Mnt des Carmélites, Lyon, Rhône, 69001
  • Place, Place des Terreaux
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lyon National Opera
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room with Fourviere View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Comfort Quadruple Room

Comfort Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir mixte de 4 lits

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir mixte de 9 lits

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 9 Single Beds

View all photos for 1 lit dans un dortoir mixte de 10 lits

Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir mixte de 10 lits

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Single Beds

View all photos for 1 lit dans un dortoir mixte de 14 lits

Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir mixte de 14 lits

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 14 Single Beds

View all photos for 1 lit dans un dortoir mixte de 16 lits

Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir mixte de 16 lits

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 16 Single Beds

View all photos for 1 lit dans un dortoir mixte de 18 lits

Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir mixte de 18 lits

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 18 Single Beds

View all photos for 1 lit dans un dortoir pour femmes de 8 lits

Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir pour femmes de 8 lits

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Beds

View all photos for 1 lit dans un dortoir pour femmes de 10 lits

Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir pour femmes de 10 lits

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Single Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Lyon

The People Lyon puts you in the heart of Lyon, steps from Historic Site of Lyon and within a 10-minute stroll of Fresque des Lyonnais. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Lyon City Centre hostel include Bellecour Square and Tête d'Or Park.
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What's nearby

  • Place des Terreaux - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hôtel de Ville de Lyon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lyon National Opera - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bellecour Square - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Croix-Rousse Metro Station - 7 min walk
  • Lyon Saint Paul Station - 10 min walk
  • Lyon (LYS-Saint-Exupery) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Auprès De Mon Arbre - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fika Lyon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barabaar Croix-Rousse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Les Délices Du Liban - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café de la Soierie - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The People Lyon

Hostel in Lyon with coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The People Lyon also features a terrace, a lift, and a microwave in a common area. A complete renovation of The People Lyon was completed in January 2023.

This Lyon hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
The People Lyon offers 45 accommodations with a hairdryer. This Lyon hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 9 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 10 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.88 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 9 for adults and from EUR 9 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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 is also known as

Pilo Lyon
Pilo Lyon Hostel
Pilo Lyon - Hostel Lyon
Pilo Lyon - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Pilo Lyon - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Lyon

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The People Lyon ?

The People Lyon offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does The People Lyon serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The People Lyon ?

No, The People Lyon does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The People Lyon ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The People Lyon ?

Cats and dogs are welcome at The People Lyon , with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

The People Lyon Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 250 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Should be called "The Wallets of People" given the price. Five euros for towels and padlocks also extortionate. I took it because most other places were booked out but would go again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barnaby

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

jaimy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

adi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a good position 1/2 way between lower and upper town
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

HUI

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

tommaso

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location a d affordable prices. There is no parking. You need to park at 15min walk at Gross Callou, quite pricey
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, amenities and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overpriced for the service & standards.

Very understaffed. Buffet breakfast vas very limited and ran out by 9am and wasn’t refilled. Room was dusty and single bedsheets too small for the beds. Staff not very helpful, surprising as they’re in a customer service role. On the positive side the design and decoration of the hotel and communal area is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tirana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stuff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

André

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Le logement est très bien, mais la porte extérieure et le vestibule de l’immeuble sont peu invitant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No ventilation in the room, I got there after check in time and it was dirty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amarildo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

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

Great value for money

I had a great 6 day stay at Pilo. The pods are a great way to have a bit of privacy and feel like you're more in your own space, though don't be fooled – it's still fundamentally a hostel, but loads better if you find having to interact with people a bit awkward. The attached coffee shop/bar/restaurant is great. I was quite unwell one night which was a nightmare in a shared room, probably equally if not moreso for the other people in the room but the Pilo staff were so helpful. I think my only real niggle is that whilst the bedding is perfectly serviceable and the beds comfy enough (and, fundamentally, you'd be a fool to expect luxury high thread count linen at these prices) it would be much nicer with relatively little outlay with some better pillows (also, it's in the name!)
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, London

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value hotel in central Lyon
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rhea

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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

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

Family's holiday

The Hostel is very comfortable Nice and modern with a lovely bar on the ground floor. The only negative point is the position,up on the hill,so it's not very easy to reach if you are coming with luggages or buggies and young kids. Overall is a good price for the expensive Lyon.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ok hotel- lots of details to improve

The location of the hotel is very nice, sadly there are not many transport closeby and is very step (lots of stairs) to get to the hotel, to considered for elderly people or in disable situation. The hotel in general has a nice concept, the personal is very kind and is easy to get to the rooms. On improving points the cleaningness, I stayed for three nights but never cleaned the room, the breakfast is needing urgently more options and space, in rush hour is too crowded, not a lot of options, for the price seems a little expensive. The bed was comfortable but the bathroom was not so nice, the door was very difficult to access and the shower is very uncomfortable to bath in.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025