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How much do hostels in Lyon cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Lyon, France range from $22 to $117/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 15 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Nov 3, Nov 16, Nov 17.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $25.

Based on current listings, December dorm beds typically start around $25/night.

At $22/night and up, Lyon is a mid-range hostel destination in France.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 9 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-08T02:55:11.909Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include November 3 (one night),November 16 (one night),November 17 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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Local knowledge for Lyon

Where to stay

Guillotière, on the east bank near Métro Guillotière (line D), is where most budget travelers land: cheap Vietnamese and North African food, walkable to the Presqu'île, and well connected. If you want a local feel over convenience, the lower slopes of Croix-Rousse around Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse put you close to the morning market and away from tour groups.

Getting around

  • A TCL carnet of 10 tickets (a modest sum) beats single-ride fares if you're taking more than 4 trips a day. The Funiculaire up to Fourvière uses the same ticket as the metro.
  • The traboules, Lyon's network of passageways cutting through apartment blocks in Vieux-Lyon and Croix-Rousse, are free to walk. Skip the paid guided versions and just follow the numbered plaques on the doors.
  • Les Halles Paul Bocuse on Cours Lafayette is worth a lap for the display, but eat at the Marché de la Croix-Rousse instead. Tuesday through Sunday mornings, vendors sell rotisserie chicken, cheese ends, and hot tartiflette for a few euros.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest in January and February, and fill up fast from late June through August when school groups and French domestic tourists arrive.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Lyon cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $25. Dorm beds currently range from $22 to $117/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Lyon?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Lyon include November 3, November 16, November 17.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Lyon?

HostelHound currently tracks 15 hostels in Lyon, France.

How much do hostels in Lyon cost in December?

Based on current listings, December dorm beds typically start around $25/night.

Is Lyon affordable compared to other hostel cities in France?

Lyon is a mid-range hostel destination in France, with dorm prices starting from $22/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Lyon?

Guillotière, on the east bank near Métro Guillotière (line D), is where most budget travelers land: cheap Vietnamese and North African food, walkable to the Presqu'île, and well connected. If you want a local feel over convenience, the lower slopes of Croix-Rousse around Boulevard de la Croix-Rousse put you close to the morning market and away from tour groups.

What is the best time of year to visit Lyon?

Hostels are cheapest in January and February, and fill up fast from late June through August when school groups and French domestic tourists arrive.