Serviced Accommodation, Aparthotels and Serviced Apartments in Lyon

Why Choose Short Term Lets in Lyon?

The needs of business travellers are very specific and constantly changing. At Situ, we fully understand what you need as a business traveller. Use your time efficiently thanks to the convenient locations of our serviced apartments in Lyon.

Guests can work from their property, if necessary, as each of the short term lets in Lyon we offer provides high-speed internet and free WiFI, fully equipped kitchens, spacious living areas and laundry facilities. Anyone can relax after the hustle of a working day because all our aparthotels in Lyon are quiet, cosy and home-like.  Good rest is vital and allows corporates to concentrate on the job at hand. Browse from a range of well-equipped short term rentals in Lyon and pick the perfect one for your stay.

Where is Lyon?

Resting on the banks of the rivers Saone and Rhone in South-East France, Lyon is the administrative centre of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Lyon has been a prominent settlement for 2,000 years and thanks to its excellent logistics Leon has become the second-largest business centre of France. 

For getting around the city, we recommend cycling! Cycling around Lyon can be a refreshingly different experience and is probably as typical as a baguette and a beret! Get your bicycle from Velo’ V self-service and arrive at your meetings quickly and in style!  There are also many short term lets in Lyon near the city’s funiculars. A trip on a funicular is not just about going from A to B, it is a small adventure. The 2 funicular lines will take you to the top of the Fourvière hill, where you can take a completely different view of Lyon.

Corporate Expats in Lyon

Businesses thrive in and around Lyon, as it is very well located, and at the same time, noticeably more affordable than Paris. All industries are well represented in tradeshows Lyon throughout the year, such as Foire de Lyon, France Air Expo and Marche de la Mode Vintage, to name a few.

The Eurexpo Lyon offers everything businesses need to showcase their success. It houses events for all industries, from environmental performance to road transport and Art Biennale. Centre de Congrès de Lyon hosts prominent trade shows of national and international level, and exhibitors are offered different venues, allowing them to choose the most suitable one to showcase at. There’s the Espace Double Mixte Villeurbanne too, which caters for many needs. It hosts luxurious soirees and numerous conventions, whilst providing ample space for tradeshows and exhibits. 

Nevertheless, Lyon may work hard, but it also parties harder. Corporates can establish new connections in the sophisticated atmosphere of an outdoor cinema festival. The Lumiere Festival celebrates the invention and progress of cinema every year in its exhibitions, retrospectives and giant cinema sessions. The Fourviere Nights festival also gathers more than 130,000 spectators to its music, theatre and circus shows, and creates a truly unique atmosphere of magical creativity. Its unique open-air location is an antique Roman theatre which adds to the special vibe. 

Ultimately, there are many ways to increase brand awareness and build new bonds in Lyon, whether you are a new business or a well-established corporation. Staying in serviced apartments in Lyon makes networking and conducting business that much easier too.

Living in Lyon, France

Lyon combines two seemingly incompatible things: the charm of an old town and the thrill of a major modern city. Besides, it is often overlooked by tourists and therefore has maintained its authentic French vibe. It’s easy to see that the pace of life is relaxed, yet everything gets done, with no hustle or stress. Allow yourself enough time to visit the UNESCO heritage sites of Lyon, and more importantly – to just sit down in a café, watch the river flow and savour one of the delicious Lyonese specialities.

FREE time in Lyon

The 2,000 years of history of Lyon were never dull. Make the most of your trip by planning carefully and choosing the tours and locations to your liking.  Lyon itself is an attraction and a festive venue, it is home to Fête des Lumières, an unrivalled festival of lights and a must-see. There’s the Great Theatre too, the oldest Roman theatre in France. It is still in excellent condition and offers spectacular views of the surrounding area.

Old Lyon is known for its Trabouler, secret passageways created in the Middle Ages and joining city streets and boats on the Saône. They served their purpose to clandestine trade and Lyon Resistance during the 2nd War, but imagine what stories these walls can tell. Make every day special too with a walk on the pedestrian promenade along the Saône. This 15-km pedestrian promenade boasts of artistic design, perfectly integrated into the pastoral surroundings. Works of contemporary artists have been installed along the promenade for a passer-by to admire. 

Mealtimes in France are sacred, and even more so in Lyon, the gastro-capital of France. Bring a good appetite and an adventurous spirit, as you will want to taste everything. Typical Lyonnaise cuisine is well represented by family-run bouchons. Cosy and unpretentious, they offer the best of Lyonnaise salads; saucissons and andouillettes (local sausages, an absolute delight) and praline tarts to fill up the corners. Bouillabaisse will feed a large family and taste best when shared. Your meals will be long, satisfying and accompanied by select wines. All in all, Places to eat and socialise are just a minutes walk from many aparthotels in Lyon.