The People Lyon Hostel

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(3,877 Ratings)

"I really liked the workspace area and they had a great restaurant. The bedrooms were also nice with the showers and bathrooms right there."

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8.3 / 10.0

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About this hostel

Conveniently set in the center of Lyon, The People Lyon Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a restaurant.

Amenities at The People Lyon Hostel

Business facilities

Free WiFi/internet

Air conditioning

Non-smoking

Heating

Wheelchair accessible

Bar

Kitchen

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Shared living spaces

Laundry services

Family friendly

Smoking allowed

Toilet with grab rails

Accessible by lift

Key card access

Contactless check-in/out

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Map of Lyon

Nearby attractions

Parc de la Tête d'Or

1.4 mi

Musée Cinéma et Miniature

0.7 mi

Groupama Stadium

7.4 mi

Parc zoologique de Saint-Martin-la-Plaine

19.3 mi

Available Rooms

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Top rated by guests

8.3Excellent

(3,877 Ratings)

"I really liked the workspace area and they had a great restaurant. The bedrooms were also nice with the showers and bathrooms right there."

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.3 / 10.0

Excellent(3,877 Ratings)

Hostel in Lyon

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Lyon

Nearby attractions

Parc de la Tête d'Or

1.4 mi

Musée Cinéma et Miniature

0.7 mi

Groupama Stadium

7.4 mi

Parc zoologique de Saint-Martin-la-Plaine

19.3 mi

Available Rooms

About this hostel

Amenities

Business facilities

Free WiFi/internet

Air conditioning

Non-smoking

Heating

Wheelchair accessible

Bar

Kitchen

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Shared living spaces

Laundry services

Family friendly

Smoking allowed

Toilet with grab rails

Accessible by lift

Key card access

Contactless check-in/out

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

8.3 / 10.0

Excellent(3,877 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Great Staff and Great Food

I really liked the workspace area and they had a great restaurant. The bedrooms were also nice with the showers and bathrooms right there.

Nothing everything was great!

6.0 / 10.0

Option to eat breakfast Staff allowed me to change the room

I usually book female rooms, but this time I did it wrong, I just noticed when I entered the room, the room was with food, smelly After they changed everything was ok, if you are a girl don’t stay on a mixed room

8.0 / 10.0

I really recommend this place

It was clean, comfortable and nice

In the 6th floor in the room was really hot at night

8.0 / 10.0

I've got a comfortable rest even in a 18-bed room! I think I'd like to stay here again

Comfortable isolated beds. Cozy room, cute interior, possibility to get a locker. Hostel is located in the centre of city, near to main sights. Tasty breakfasts, very nice personal. You can always ask them for a help or consultation.

My couchette could be a little cleaner. The elevator makes a terrifying sound when it works. Some people in the room may litter in the toilet and bathroom, but it's a problem in all hostels. Hostel is located on the top of the hill, and it might be a problem for someone.

7.0 / 10.0

Good for the price you pay

Nice and friendly staff

That I need to make my own bed and the corridor to the room had lights not working properly making it look a bit spooky (considering the walls are painted in black)

9.0 / 10.0

Lively atmosphere with quiet, comfortable rooms

Very clean, cool vibes, nice outside courtyard to socialize or take a personal call. Had a beautiful view from the bedroom window. The modern laundry machines were excellent.

It’s on a very steep hill. And only one of the two showers worked in the 14-bunk room I stayed in.

8.0 / 10.0

Comfortable and cozy

Its very clean, friendly stuff, walking distance (~10min) to the center, good breakfast option

Its not something negative but if you want social hostel and very international environment it’s not the best option.

9.0 / 10.0

Great place to explore Lyon for young travellers

Very vibrant, lots of events, there a coworking as well

The room was a bit dark. One more lamp and it would be perfect

8.0 / 10.0

Clean efficient stay in a good location

The property is fairly new, clean, with lots of common spaces. The location is quite good- easy walking to the centre or croix rousse, not overly touristic. My room was efficient. Checkin agent (young gentleman) was very nice and helpful.

There was no housekeeping during 4 nights of my stay, particularly fresh towels. The restaurant was also closed for my stay. The breakfast was kind of sad- also they had a sign for espresso drinks ‘included’ but when asked was told it’s an ‘old sign’, in the typical French manner.

10.0 / 10.0

A terrific place to stay. Better than most hotels.

The vibe.

I loved everything about it

10.0 / 10.0

Great place

Great place, welcoming staff ! Great location

From the moment I booked (a month prior) they did 3 pre-authorization on my credit card. Very annoying

8.0 / 10.0

I would come back again no question

Location and staff

10.0 / 10.0

Thoughtful and well-managed hostel

I had a pleasant stay at this globally standardized dormitory-style accommodation. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and equipped with modern amenities, including a user-friendly washer and dryer — a small but meaningful convenience for longer stays. The setup feels more like a capsule hotel than a traditional dormitory. The view from the room was unexpectedly beautiful, adding a touch of serenity to the overall experience. I found everything to be well organized and had no particular complaints during my stay. Highly recommended for independent travelers seeking functionality, cleanliness, and quiet comfort. The capsule housing concept proposed by Kisho Kurokawa in the 1960s — a bold vision rooted in the Metabolist movement — has quietly found its way to Lyon, 65 years later. Transcending time and borders, the modular ideal continues to evolve, resonating in new urban forms around the world.

A few practical tips for travelers One point worth noting for future guests: the hostel is located on a slope, so if you’re arriving with heavy luggage, I recommend using the subway(Croix-Rousse station) rather than the bus for a smoother check-in experience.

8.0 / 10.0

Cozy capsules for a crowded hostel

For an 18-bed dorm room, the capsule-style beds made for an incredibly comfortable sleep, with the curtains able to shut out the light of the room and the pillows being pretty comfortable. The shower & toilet facilities were also incredibly well kept & clean throughout, the showers being some of the better ones I've had in hostels in Europe. Location is also decently good for walking throughout, being close to the city centre and attractions, and the vibes of the place are great, both IF you want to party or just prefer to sleep in, as the rooms are pretty quiet and block out outside noise pretty well.

Accessibility is a problem specifically for the dorm beds, especially if you end up in an upper bunk. There's a railing at the edge of the bed, which combined with the capsule-style bed, make it INCREDIBLY hard to squeeze into and out of an upper bunk bed. Some of the dorm rooms are also up a flight of stairs, so take note when booking. Also do look out for safety in general, as though lockers were provided, someone did have their money stolen in my room, so be careful here (as with all massive hostel rooms tbf). Aside from the restaurant/bar, note that common spaces aren't that spacious, especially for dining/cooking your own food, with a pretty small kitchen/dining area.

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful stay

One of the best hostels I've stayed at. Warm welcome, clean rooms, very private little pods, lovely linen. The breakfast was expensive for me, but then I realised how it is very much worth it! It's delicious! And lots of variety. A lovely common space outside to hang out. I definitely will come back again.

10.0 / 10.0

👌👌

Room is lovely, bar downstairs is great, lots of nice places nearby, staff very welcoming

3.0 / 10.0

Very poor experience.

Nothing good

The place not clean, the location is bad. Location is close to train station a lot of noise. The bed not comfortable, the room smells bad. No Elevator and the room in the forth floor.

10.0 / 10.0

A very good value for money in central Lyon

Everything was very nice. The staff are very efficient. Room are very clean comfortable and comfy.

7.0 / 10.0

Worth the money

Beds, toilets, Bar.

There was nothing to dry your hands with, other than the toilet paper. Our room smelt pretty awful and never left

9.0 / 10.0

Very positive. Would stay again.

Friendly, helpful staff. good open spaces, good food and drink. Comfortable.

Noisy plumbing at night

7.0 / 10.0

All the spaces and rooms were as photos suggested staff were friendly even though we didn’t speak French. Had a really e

Enjoyed the family friendly atmosphere. Family room was clean and very funky as per photos. Upstairs didn’t have a light apart from one small lamp at end of bunk beds. Sufficient for reading but not good for navigating steep stairs at night or unpacking bagels etc.

A little disappointed with cleaning service as our room was missed but we asked for extra towels and toilet paper and it was no problem.

8.0 / 10.0

Great value hostel. Perfect for what I needed - a single night in Lyon before moving on.

Lockers (if you bring own lock). Decent enough place. Good checkin. Friendly staff.

No towel, had to make my own bed - but that's kinda standard in french hostels these days

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect holiday

The best hostel I been in my 42 country's I visit, congratulations 🎉👏

10.0 / 10.0

By far the best hostel i’ve seen!!

I stayed for 2 nights. The biggest highlight for me was the social activities they have!! The lobby/cafe area is always super active and fun. I really enjoyed the live music. It’s also super clean and staff is wonderful! Will come again for sure.

8.0 / 10.0

It's ok

Vibe, people, location.

Take too long to wait for the lift.

10.0 / 10.0

very nice, would stay again

good food, friendly staff, great view from the dorm window

8.0 / 10.0

Very good for individual travelers and for short trips

I appreciated the capsule system of beds, curtains on each booth. It is clean, calm. The perfect buffet and bar underneath, far from sleeping area where you can choose the breakfast or have a shot in the evening. The location is very good for exploring old Lyon. Wi-Fi works perfectly.

9.0 / 10.0

My stay was great, I left for a weekend away in nature but came back for one last night.

I really enjoyed the interior design of the whole place. Really enjoyed evenings in the shared chilling place and to work in the mornings at the co-working space.

No electrical plugs at the tables on the ground floor of the bar. I understand the co-working place is upstairs but sometimes I felt like staying on the lower ground and couldn't really.

9.0 / 10.0

A good, clean and classy hostel.

Comfy, clean beds with excellent privacy. All around nice establishment, good value for money. Staff were very polite and helpful.

6.0 / 10.0

I don’t think it reached my expectations with the price I paid

I liked the cafe in the morning and the staff

My dormitory room was not clean enough. The bunks are like little cubes so it wasn’t very comfortable, and it was a but claustrophobic. One of the showers in the mixed dormitory had no hose, so there was practically only 1 shower for 8+ people. Location is quite out of city center, you can arrive with 1 bus only but that bus ends at 12, and it’s half hour apart.

9.0 / 10.0

Perfect choice for our family stay. The girls loved their dormitory feel style spaces. The lighting.

The staff were great - superb location and funky set up...

There was nothing not to like

10.0 / 10.0

Comfortable accommodation in an artsy neighborhood

Excellent hostel. Good size room with lockers, bathrooms and good showers. Clean. Good restaurant with discount prices. Location is very good but it's uphill even though it's a pleasant walk, the neighborhood is very cute.

Maybe mattress could be a little more comfy and the air circulation in the toilets could be turned on. Also, the price to rent a towel is a litlle high, 5 euros, but its is a good quality towel.

9.0 / 10.0

Very decent stay just up the hill

Very nice and modern place. Also quite clean

Big dorm means more people and the chance of noisy most people is higher.

3.0 / 10.0

Not a social hostel, quite expensive

Staff is friendly, location is okay, cleanliness is good. Laundry facilities are convenient and have a decent price

Very expensive for what it is. 10 bed dorm feels very cramped. Air is very bad too. Not really a social vibe since it is more a hostel than a dorm.

9.0 / 10.0

PILO IN CROIX ROUSSE LYON

Clean room and friendly staff

Breakfast and having to pay extra for eggs! The meat platter together with the cheese platter was not good as I am vegetarian. Please separate them!

7.0 / 10.0

Nice place to stay.

The staffs were friendly and the view outside my room was good.

My head kept on hitting the top part of the bed because of my height and no hairdryer. You have to rent towel I guess but it's fine because I brought mine luckily.

10.0 / 10.0

I enjoyed it a lot :)

Very clean and comfortable. The location is great!

Have to pay for lockers to put my luggage after checkout

8.0 / 10.0

Pleasurable

Liked the location

The price

9.0 / 10.0

Very pleasant.

Breakfast good value for money. Overall a simple hotel done brilliantly, friendly and convivial too.

Not much.

FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The People Lyon Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The People Lyon Hostel pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at The People Lyon Hostel?

We found 21 amenities for this rental. This includes business facilities, free wifi/internet, air conditioning, non-smoking, and heating.

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Hostel in Lyon

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Map of Lyon

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this hostel

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is The People Lyon Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The People Lyon Hostel?

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