A small but comfortable one room place on the 3rd floor in the business district of Lyon. It is possible to walk to the historic center of the city (45 min) but easier to catch the nearby metro and ten the “funicular” (cable car) to the Notre Dame cathedral. Stores & restaurants are all around the no-frills place which is compact but affordable (for Lyon) and ideal for our 2 day stay.
Communication in English with the host is difficult but possible w/ Erick’s daughter’s patient help. We apologize for not speaking better French!
Parking on the street anywhere in the city of Lyon is very limited and very expensive (except on Sunday). Lyon is not a car-friendly city so, if you are travelling by car, plan to drop off your luggage then “park & ride” from the outskirts.
Once past the check-in details all was smooth sailing, the place was very clean & functional, the bed very comfortable,... (my wife says the hair-dryer perfect for her curly hair!)... and the 3 tightly locked doors between you & the outside world a welcome feature as no large city is immune to crime. Finding a street map of the city in the room was also appreciated. All in all a very pleasant stay in a beautiful city.