Bienvenue Chez Sylvie

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Navin

Sylvie was a wonderful host! She made us breakfast each morning and we had fun conversations while we enjoyed breakfast. She was warm and welcoming and immediately felt at ease when we arrived in Lyon. She’s located right in Old Lyon and if you continue walking up the hill from her house you can see a magnificent view of the city. I highly recommend a stay with Sylvie if you want a true local experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Susan

I would return in a heartbeat. Charming comfortable aesthetic lodging in Vieux Lyon. Being comfortable with various kinds of stairs is important. Absolutely delightful. Staff is friendly, helpful and responsive

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Aaron

Sylvie is the best—friendly, efficient, and responsive. The house is a bit of a hike, especially if you aren’t in great health, but once you’re there you’ll feel like family!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

Geoffrey

Very clean and comfortable room. There are 2 stairs in the room

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2025

Steven

First and foremost, the host Sylvie is a rare gem. She cares and is deeply invested in her role providing a comfortable atmosphere and setting. You will not find a better host than she. Warm, graceful, accommodating, organized, thoughtful and funny are just a few of her qualities.

The room is gorgeous and cozy. All amenities are provided; she has thought of all the essentials and then some. The view of Lyon from the room is amazing. On a clear day the Alps are visible in the far distance. For breakfast she is extremely generous, happily caters to your preferences and remembers them.

The location in vieux Lyon is incredible. There are tons of cafes and restaurants within just minutes walking. Whether it’s traditional Lyonnais fare or more modern and creative, the food is of the highest order, in keeping with Lyon as a world culinary capital. Museums and parks are also easily walkable distances.

For a homey, personalized experience you cannot do any better than to stay with Sylvie. I will definitely be returning, whether as a tourist again—there were a few things I didn’t get round to doing—or as a retired person. That’s how much I loved the place and experience.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

BRAD

Towards the end of a 2 1/2 week visit to France and Switzerland, this room, which is a single room within a house owned and managed by the proprietor, was a complete surprise. Far and away the best accommodation of my vacation. I was a solo traveler, but this room would also be great for 2.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Janice

Sylvie is a wonderful host - very friendly & helpful. The room is very spacious & well equipped. The view is wonderful & we appreciated the tasty daily breakfast. Thank you for a great stay in Lyon!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Shelly

My young adult daughter and I stayed her for 2 nights and loved the place. Sylvie is a delight. Her breakfasts were really good and came with great conversation in her lovely kitchen. In the apartment room, we had plenty of privacy from the rest of the house, and we were able to come and go when we pleased. The room is meant to be somewhat of a couple’s get-away retreat. But my daughter and I were able to share it well. I highly recommend!

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Craig

Sylvie is an absolute treasure - she bends over backwards to accommodate her guests. The room itself is very spacious and comfortable and breakfast is simple but satisfying. Fair warning - there is a short but steep walk leading up to her place and even more stairs to the room after that, which can make large suitcases a bit of a challenge. Also, Sylvie's English is limited. My spouse is fluent so this was not an issue for us. That aside, our stay was very pleasurable and I would highly recommend it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

michele

The room was large and had every amenity and breakfast was amazing! Sylvie is a fabulous hostess!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Darrell

Sylvie was a lovely host and her breakfasts were excellent. She shared a lot about the city and what highlights we might be interested in seeing. Would definitely stay at Bienvenue Chez Sylvie on our next trip to Lyon.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2025

Laurel

Sylvie has poured her heart into this beautiful and historic home on a quiet street with lovely views. The spacious room is at the top of the house. Her breakfasts are abundant and delicious and her company is fun! We feel lucky to have found her and her home. Sad to leave!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Michael

Great stay in old Lyon

We had a lovely 2 night stay at Chez Sylvie, everything was perfect. As many have said previously, Sylvie is a fabulous host and really enjoys having people stay at her bed and breakfast. Great location in the old town of Lyon, and the steep hill really gets the heart racing! What an amazing city, so much to see and especially the beautiful Basilica at the top of the hill overlooking the city!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2025

Ashleigh

Perfect Location, Even Better Host

We had such a lovely stay at this charming bed and breakfast tucked away in the historic old quarter of Lyon. The location was perfect—easy walking distance to so many great restaurants, shops, and beautiful sites. The space itself was super cute and cozy, full of character that matched the charm of the area.

Our host was absolutely wonderful—so sweet, welcoming, and genuinely fun to be around. We really enjoyed the breakfasts each morning, not just for the delicious food, but also for the great conversations we had with her. She made our time in Lyon even more memorable, and we felt like we were staying with a friend rather than just renting a room.

Highly recommend if you’re looking for a place with heart and hospitality in one of the most beautiful parts of the city.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2025

Ellen

Sylvie was a delight to be with and so very welcoming and helpful. The room was lovely and fresh, with good views, good amenities, and a powerful shower. If I have the chance to come back, I would stay here again, not only for the room, but for Sylvie herself.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

Amy

We enjoyed meeting our host, Sylvie, each morning for a delicious breakfast! Sylvie had wonderful suggestions for travel in Lyon and could answer any questions. Her place is so lovely and quiet on the cobblestone streets of Vieux Lyon. We highly recommend!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Michael

This is a nice clean room situated smack dab in the middle of Old Lyon with easy access to a plethora of bouchons, cafe's, boulangeries, restaurants, and anything else you want to eat. We found it very cozy and despite a slight language barrier we communicated very well with our very accomodating host, Sylvie, and her husband Joseph. Since we are Cajuns, it was a highlight of our stay to be able to immerse ourselves in a real French environment and we would certainly stay here again. The only downside was the climb up the street and the stairs inside, but you can do it in stages to catch your breath.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Ann

The property is beautiful and the view from the room is amazing. Sylvie is a wonderful hostess and strives to make your stay memorable. You do need to be in reasonable shape to walk the hill to get there, as well as to climb the stone stairs to the room. Given that, the short walk to shopping and restaurants makes the hill well worth it!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

Cathy

Sylvie’s little Gem!

Our stay with Sylvie was brilliant. A perfect host who was welcoming, very friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. She wanted us to have the best possible Lyon experience.
Freshly made and beautiful breakfast every day. Sylvie always goes above and beyond to make her guests happy. Location perfect.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2025

Barry

Sylvie is one of the best hosts you'll ever meet. She greeted us warmly when we arrived and her genuine friendly nature carried over during our brief stay in this 16th- century building.

Actually, it feels more like a castle, with concrete steps, a winding staircase and old-world charm throughput. But there's nothing old-fashioned about it.

The room is modern, spacious snd even has a jacuzzi. Sylvie's attention to detail is extraordinary, matching or exceeding many 5-star hotels. She really knows how to pamper her guests.

What's more, Sylvie fixes a sensational & filling breakfast every morning. She enjoys hosting people and it shows. She's always smiling, laughing and makes you feel special. Stay here when you're in Lyon. Sylvie's hospitality can't be beat.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

Nick

One of our favorite bed and breakfasts ever

Sylvie's BnB is absolutely amazing. We have done a lot of world travel, and Sylvie's place is unmatched. Her service is amazing and the room is exceptional.

The location is central to many places in Vieux Lyon, making it very walkable.

Sylvie is a spectacular host.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2024

Verified traveler

Highly Recommended

This is a beautiful room in a historical home near Old Lyon. Sylvie make a wonderful local breakfast each morning and is happy to recommend fun things to do each day if you’re curious.
Sylvie also booked a car to the airport on the final day so there was no stress. Great experience!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2024

Matthew

I absolutely loved the property and the room. I'm looking forward to returning.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2024

Ralph

The hosts are a most charming couple and they went out of their way to make us feel welcome. They helped with our luggage which was a godsend for two eighty year old travelers.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2024

Thiam Chuan

A real treasure in Lyon

We stayed with Sylvie for two nights as part of our trip across France. Of the many hotels we stayed in, none of them exceeded the service and hospitality that we got from Chez Sylvie. The host, Sylvie, goes above and beyond to make her guests comfortable and to ensure they enjoy their time in Lyon. Even when my partner and I had to wake up extra early to catch our train, Sylvie didn't hesitate to also wake up early and make sure we left with our bellies full with a good breakfast. And the view from her suite? Unmatched in all of Lyon. We would definitely stay with her again if we find ourselves in Lyon. We recommend her without hesitation. Merci, Sylvie!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

Wonderful local experience.

Our stay was wonderful. Host Sylvie is an absolute gem. Very attentive and helpful. Wonderful breakfast and we loved conversing with her in broken english and google translate. Not good if you dont like steps or steep streets.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2024

MICHAEL

Great location in historic neighborhood. Easy access to everywhere. Sylvie is amazing host. We contacted her about late arriving and received very nice welcoming at 11 pm. She served unbelievable breakfast every morning on time which was convenient for us. She answered all our questions and gave us a lot of information about restaurants, shopping etc. The room is clean and filled with all things that you need to feel comfortable. She arranged taxi to airport and served early breakfast on our departure day. Great feeling and appreciation! Thank you Sylvia😊👍

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2024

John D

A wonderful stay and a wonderful host! An old mid-1600 building in thre old city. Wonderful restaurants near by. Owner makes a different breakfast each day and her food was excellent.

One draw back, it is not for people who have trouble walking hp stairs, there are plenty. Plus, the taxi drops you off at the bottom of the hill and a short stteo walk to it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2024

Alfredo

Amazing property, wonderfully placed near city center, and in excellent condition. But the best of all is wonderful Sylvie who makes you feel really at home. We highly recommend it

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2024

Casey

The owner was amazing! She is a great host and made us feel so special. The house is stunning and is in old Lyon. We walked everywhere we wanted to go.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2024

Robert

We loved Sylvie. She was wonderful. She was so full of happiness and joy, it just radiated out of her. Her unit was exactly the experience we wanted. It was old Lyon with all of itscharacter, but with midern comforts. Getring to her hotel required a bit of uphill walking and so was it to our room. So for people that have limited mobility it may not be for you. Her breakfasts were great and each day she stayed and visited with us. When we travel we looks for opportunities to connect with locals and we got that with Sylvia. She also went out of her way to help me. I had lost my wallet in Avignon and it had been found and i had it mailed to her hotel. The post would not deluver it without me signing for it and took it back to main post office. Sylvia drove me to post office and went inside to help me get it. Without her I would not have been successful in retrieving it. She volunteered and did that without me asking. I can't say enough about our stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2023

Christine

The room and house were beautiful. Our bedroom was tastefully and playfully decorated. Sylvie is an amazing host. She gave us great restaurant recommendations and her breakfasts were fantastique! Perfect location- easy to walk around Lyon from the house. Merci Beacoup Sylvie!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2023

Hervé

Very friendly owner who welcomed us and was present for any request. Highly recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2023

Jelena

Fab stay

Such a homely cozy stay, Sylvie was an incredible host. The breakfast was fantastic.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2023

Alexis

Sylvie, the most gracious hostess.

Sylvie is an amazing hostess. She prepared wonderful French/Lyonnaise style breakfasts and was very helpful providing information to this first time visitor to Lyon.
Both her husband, Joseph, and Sylvie went out of their way to make my time in Vieux Lyon, and beyond, most enjoyable. Thank you Sylvie and Joseph.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2023

Risa

Sylvie's lovely home is well located in Vieux Lyon right near the river. She is very helpful and friendly, and serves a great breakfast. Perfect for the solo traveller who wants to meet a Lyonnaise! Merci Sylvie!!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2023

Richard

Sylvie was welcoming and helpful, even lending me a coat when it rained. The location on a quiet side street in the old city is ideal. Plus, if you walk uphill then you will soon reach the Roman theater and museum. Altogether a memorable weekend in Lyon!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2023

Helen

Comfortable accommodation in 'Le Vieux Lyon'

I loved this B&B, which is in an interesting old house, well situated in 'Le Vieux Lyon'. The room was very comfortable and well equipped and it was very quiet. Sylvie and her husband are very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast is served in their lovely kitchen/ dining room. There are lots of good restaurants close by. I would definitely recommend this accommodation.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2022

Krystle

Sylvie was so kind. I am a younger woman on a business trip from the US. I was like staying at home if my mom was French. Every amenity I needed and more. She made me a beautiful breakfast in the mornings. Small details such as a hidden coffee closet or giving restaurant suggestions wasn’t missed. The place was full of Lyon charm. If I come back to France I will stay again.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2019

Arturo

Excellent view.

The owner couple is exceptionally nice and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Lena

The host Joseph was outstanding. A great entertainer and very kind and helpful. We truly enjoyed our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Morten

Deilig frokost, ferske bakevarer, kaffe juice og fersk frukt.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2025

callarec

La chambre spacieuse. Literie parfaite. Hôte à l écoute et de bons conseils

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

Alessandro

Weekend Chez Sylvie

Hôte très disponible et très agréable. Position de l'appartement plein centre. Super recommandé.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

Alexandra

Eine sehr herzliche Gastgeberin mit viel Liebe fürs Detail! Alles war bestens, das Zimmer, das Frühstück und die Gespräche. Jederzeit wieder!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Françoise

Séjour paradisiaque à Lyon

La maison de Sylvie est un mix entre une maison vénitienne et une habitation troglodyte de Santorin, ... avec la gastronomie lyonnaise à proximité.
Merci à Sylvie pour son accueil, pour sa bienveillance et pour nos conversations pleines de richesse lors du petit dejeuner royal.
Je recommande fortement la chambre Orchidée pour son confort, sa vue et son jacuzzi.
Belle certitude : je reviendrai avec bonheur !

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2025

Unn Christel Berg

We spent three wonderful nights in Sylvie's place. The room was big and airy with a good bathroom and a jacuzzi. Very nice breakfast every morning at a time of our choosing. I need gluten- and lactose-free food, and that was not a problem. We really recommend this place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2024

Ruth

war sehr freundlich, herzliche Betreuung/ wunderbares Frühstück!

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2023

Stellan

Guldbröllopsresa

Ett fantastiskt boende i ett femtonhundratalshus. Sylvie har ett stort rum att hyra ut med allt man kan önska. Service och bemötande känns välkomnande och mycket positivt. Var ute i god tid om du vill hyra detta fantastiska boende! Franskkunskaper önskvärda för den som hyr.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2023

Klara

Det var helt underbart. Sylvie är väldigt trevlig och vänlig och gör väldigt god frukost. Rekommenderar starkt att stanna här.

Friends_and_family Family