This was our very first time in Lyon and Sylvie's apartment was the perfect place to stay. We took the city bus from Lyon Part-Dieu (note: if you have lots of big luggage, be aware that the bus will of course be very crowded during regular city commute hours like around 4-6pm) which was really easy and fast. La Croix-Rousse is a wonderful neighborhood on a hill, with a vibrant arts scene and also so many cafes and bakeries and restaurants, pharmacies and grocery stores -- though you'll want to save your grocery shopping for the incredible Marché Alimentaire de la Croix-Rousse, which is just a 10 min walk up the hill -- everything you need is very close by, and all the major sights within very short walking distance, including some of the best bouchons in town. Sylvie's apartment is one of the most comfortable and well-stocked Airbnbs I've ever stayed in -- everything is very thoughtfully laid out for your morning coffee, basic spices/salt&pepper/olive oil/balsamic/etc for cooking, and a really lovely full bathroom with a very nice shower. Everything spotlessly clean. Such a lovely view of Place de Chardonnet (which is clearly in the process of being renovated but was lovely nonetheless) -- it was so warm at night with all the lighted windows overlooking the square. It is a lively neighborhood as I said but the windows are incredible about keeping the apartment quiet -- we slept well. Sylvie was in touch with us all through the check-in process to make sure things went smoothly, and also checked in during our visit to make sure we had everything we needed. It's a really special place and we recommend it very highly for any length of stay.