Hôtel de L'Abbaye
Historic-meets-design boutique. Flea-market finds sit alongside Pierre Paulin originals and family heirlooms. The feel is a well-curated family home rather than a corporate hotel — intimate, personal, and very Lyon.
Book a Signature or Essentiel room for the abbey view — it's genuinely worth the upgrade
Why It Matters
The building is a genuine 19th-century presbytery on a quiet pedestrian square in the UNESCO-listed Presqu'île. L'Artichaut holds a Michelin 'Assiette' distinction and is genuinely popular with locals, not just hotel guests. The Maison Hand interior design has been widely covered in French design press.
A 4-star boutique hotel built into the former presbytery of the Saint-Martin d'Ainay basilica, which sits right across the square. Owner Arthur Laeuffer and Lyon design studio Maison Hand have reworked the 1852 building into 21 rooms spread across three floors — each floor has its own personality: 1970s references on one, clean Maison Hand contemporary on another, and an eclectic mix-and-match on the top. No pool. No gym. No spa. But the Michelin-listed bistronomic restaurant L'Artichaut and the all-day Café Basilic make up for plenty.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
L'Écrin
From EUR195 / nightThe hotel's smallest rooms — and cozy rather than cramped if you know what you're getting. These are designed as snug cocoons: perfect for a solo traveler or a couple who won't be spending much time in the room. Walk-in shower, 160cm double bed, and all the standard kit. Think of them as the entry point into the Maison Hand aesthetic, not a compromise.
Double 160cm · 16 sqm
L'Élégante
From EUR215 / nightAt 25 sqm with a large sofa, these work well for a couple wanting space or a small family of three. The 180cm bed can be configured as twins. The bathtub is a step up from the Écrin. Decorated in the Maison Hand style — think considered color palettes, quality textiles, and furniture that actually has a story.
Double or Twin 180cm · 25 sqm
L'Essentiel
From EUR235 / nightThese are the family-friendly option — 28–31 sqm with a sitting area that overlooks the abbey and the Place d'Ainay. Sleeps up to four. One Essentiel room is adapted for reduced mobility with an accessible shower and support rail. All have the abbey view, which is the main event in this category.
Double or Twin 180cm · 29 sqm
La Signature
From EUR235 / nightThe top-tier rooms and the most design-forward in the building. Large windows flood them with light. Each one is different — you might get the TOGO sofa by Ligne Roset, the Mushroom chair by Pierre Paulin, or a bench from Maison Hand. All have a sitting area looking straight onto the basilica. These are the rooms people post about.
Double or Twin 180cm · 29 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The reception team (7h–22h) handles restaurant bookings, event recommendations, and personalized suggestions for exploring Lyon and the surrounding region.
The hotel arranges bespoke events — team lunches and dinners, working seminars, and private celebrations — using the restaurant and café spaces. Contact the hotel directly for group proposals.
The hotel sells Lyon City Cards at the front desk. The pass covers unlimited public transport, free entry to 23 museums and their temporary exhibitions, and river cruises on the Saône.
The hotel's concierge partners with Insolita for bespoke private tours of Lyon — these go beyond the standard routes and include access to areas rarely visited by tourists. Guests describe their preferences and the concierge builds a tailor-made itinerary.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Served daily 7h–10h in the L'Artichaut restaurant. Full buffet with regional and homemade products: pastries, fresh bread, fruit salad, eggs (boiled, scrambled, omelette on request), bacon, local charcuterie and cheeses, yoghurts from La Ferme du Pelosset, organic juices. Gluten-free option available on request. Room service breakfast available on request.
Stay and restaurant gift vouchers available via hotellabbayelyon.secretbox.fr
No on-site parking. Drop-off zone at 10 rue Bourgelat. Secure underground parking at LPA Saint-Georges, approximately 8–10 min walk from the hotel, bookable through reception at €25/night.
Pets allowed on request. Charge applies (€25/night per pet per Lyon Tourist Office).
Mini-bar is partially complimentary (non-alcoholic items). Coffee machine and kettle included in all rooms.
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