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The People Lyon

Travelers connect over coffee in Lyon's social hostel while getting work done in dedicated coworking areas - a perfect balance of productivity and community

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Pilo Lyon - Hostel in Lyon City Centre blends relaxation and networking. The on-site cafe serves coffee and snacks, and the bar is a popular spot. Travelers value the coworking spaces and reliable in-room WiFi, with staff consistently earning positive reviews.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 232
AED 263 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

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 cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin 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 cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Pet friendly
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Comfort Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Renovated in 2023
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Pet friendly
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin 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
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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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
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir mixte de 14 lits

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 14 Twin Beds

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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
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 16 Twin Beds

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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
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 18 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

1 lit dans un dortoir pour femmes de 8 lits

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2023
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Lyon, The People Lyon is in the city center. Gros Caillou and Cour des Voraces are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at France Aventures Lyon and Lyon-Chassieu Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Groupama Stadium or Halle Tony Garnier. Visit our Lyon travel guide
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10 Mnt des Carmélites, Lyon, Rhône, 69001

What's nearby

  • City hall (Hotel de Ville) in the French city of Lyon.; Shutterstock ID 569898535; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:
    Place des Terreaux
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hôtel de Ville de Lyon featuring heritage architecture, an administrative buidling and a square or plaza
    Hôtel de Ville de Lyon
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lyon Museum of Fine Arts showing heritage architecture and street scenes
    Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lyon Opera showing street scenes as well as a large group of people
    Lyon National Opera
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Notre Dame Basilica which includes a church or cathedral, religious elements and heritage architecture
    Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The People Lyon

Hostel remodeled in 2023 and located near Tête d'Or Park
Located close to Bellecour Square, The People Lyon provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Coworking spaces, bicycle parking, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The People Lyon feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Heating and housekeeping

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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 transportation

  • No onsite 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.
  • Elevator (35 inch 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 9 for adults and 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further 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

Is The People Lyon pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The People Lyon ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The People Lyon ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The People Lyon located?

Located in Lyon City Centre, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cour des Voraces and Bellecour Square. Place de la Croix Rousse and Place des Terreaux are also within 10 minutes. Croix-Rousse Metro Station is 7 minutes by foot and Croix Paquet Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

The People Lyon Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 260 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

8/10 Good

Sinae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the place and the staff. The atmosphere was friendly with even kids. 😀 The staff are super nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Soraya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, good location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Martijn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable for a hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tommaso

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

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff; clean rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nigar

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleanliness could be improved: the sheets were clean but the room itself was dirty/dusty. The same about common area/kitchen. The only clean space was the highkey restaurant. If you have heavy baggage better dont opt for this hostel as it would be difficult to carry it uphill. Pros: good location, comfyatress, the girl at reception was friendly, you can leave your luggage for free. Overall for a hostel: great price performamvr ratio.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Manja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! The room was clean and fun, and the service was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool place, Clean and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kartal

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

Perfect place to stay in Lyon!

amazing atmosphere with a very nice location. we really liked the yard.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Combination of hostel and hotel patrons made for some great people watching.Loved the courtyard right off the eating area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zsigmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at many hostels in Europe, this one was one of the best experiences. Clean, nice beds, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Great

Lovely hotel, with friendly and helpful staff and a great vibe. Facilities are good and the restaurant has a good menu and a great terrace. Enjoyed our stay, recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly

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

Great hotel on a hill

Hotel was clean and welcoming! Lots to do/eat on the ground floor. Room was a bit dark, but very comfortable. Hotel was close to everything, but located on a steep hill, so be prepared.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel. Clean, modern, hip. Good staff. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic service and price. Good location close to Lyon centre and some rooms have a view of Basilique de Fourviere.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Erdal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good and affordable option in Lyon. The family room we had was cleverly designed and clean. Staff was approachBle and helpfull.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Mickael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The good: The staff was super friendly and helpful, the dormitory rooms are decently comfortable and provide all you need (light, usb charging, storage cabinet), the lunch/dinner options are decent (enjoyed the Salade Lyonnaise), and the location is not bad at all, specially considering you can just walk a couple minutes down to the "mairie du 1er" to take the C13 bus that's direct to the Part Dieu train station from where you can easily go to the airport with the shuttle tramway. The average: Don't pay for the breakfast and use the shared kitchen instead. The choice is very limited and (to my taste at least) not particularly good. I ended up just drinking apple juice, some mandarines and a slice of bread because the "quiche" was compact as a brick, the croissants were so soggy you could make knots with them. The bad: In the first night one of the guests (with apparently Tourette syndrom) spent many hours talking out loud making it completely impossible to sleep, that was solved by asking to move to another dormitory for the next night.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom were clean. Very quirky, would have been more comfortable with more storage, comfortable flooring and the very high ceiling was strange. Wouldn’t have liked to use the bunks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Tine

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

Comfy but noisy

Lovely hostel/hotel with warm and welcoming staff. The room was clean and tidy and the beds a were comfy. Only minus with our stay was the fact that we stayed on the second floor just above the bar where very loud music was played every night until midnight. Which made our room very noisy until the music was turned off.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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

8/10 Good

Addison

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

Good Hostel, Far From Train Station

Check-in was very easy. The room itself was a bit cramped with so many bed pods. It was quite difficult to make the bed yourself. The shower/bathroom was very clean and had multiple doors/locks for separation so many people could use it at once. It got very warm at night with so many bodies in the room. The restaurant was great, and with the keycard offered a 10% discount. My greatest complaint is that it is so far from the train station (about 1 hour walk) and sits on a steep hill. With buses on an odd schedule and the metro not close, it was difficult to reach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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