For the 2023 Rugby World Cup, for a football match or a concert, are you looking for a hotel near the Lyon stadium? So, here is my selection of the 4 best hotels near the Stade de Lyon whose location is the most convenient for attending a major sporting or cultural event taking place at the OL Stadium (Groupama Stadium).
What is the name of the Stade de Lyon?
Le Lyon Stadium is also called Olympique Lyonnais Park (OL Park), Groupama Stadium ou OL Stadium. It is the 3rd largest stadium in France and the largest in the Lyon area.
The biggest football matches and international Rugby matches take place there, in particular those of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Note that this huge sports complex will also host many competitions for the next Olympic Games in 2024.
Which stadium in Lyon for the Rugby World Cup 2023
The 2023 Rugby World Cup matches take place in 9 major French cities:
- In Paris (Stade de France)
- In Marseille (Stade Vélodrome)
- In Bordeaux (Bordeaux Stadium)
- In Toulouse (Toulouse Stadium)
- In Lille (Pierre Mauroy Stadium)
- In Nice (Nice Stadium)
- In Nantes (Stade de la Beaujoire)
- In Saint-Etienne (Geoffroy Guichard Stadium)
- and Lyon at OL Stadium who is also called Lyon Olympic Park ou Groupama Stadium
Thousands of Rugby enthusiasts will come from all over France and around the world to see the All Blacks or encourage their team at Lyon Stadium. Indeed, there are 5 pool matches scheduled in Lyon:
- Wales – Australia : Sunday, September 24
- Uruguay – Africa : Wednesday, September 27
- New Zealand – Italy : Friday, September 29
- New Zealand – Uruguay : Thursday, October 5
- France - Italy : Friday, October 6
This is why it is better to go ahead to book a rental or a hotel in Lyon near the Stadium.
Where is the Stade de Lyon located?
The Stade de Lyon is located in Décines (Décines-Charpieu), a town located to the east of the center of Lyon. It is located just 12 kilometers from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport and 18 kilometers from Lyon Part Dieu train station.
Where to stay in Lyon near the Stadium?
To stay near the Stade de Lyon, also called Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Groupama Stadium or OL Stadium, you have to look for a rental or a hotel around Décines, Meyzieu or in the eastern center of Lyon.
Closest hotel to Stade de Lyon
Le KOPSTER Hotel Lyon Groupama Stadium is the best hotel to stay closest to the Stade de Lyon. Indeed, it is the hotel that is closest to the Groupama Stadium because it is located just a few meters from Gate A.
Easily accessible by the airport shuttle (45 minutes) or by taxi (12 minutes), this hotel is ideal for attending the 2023 Rugby World Cup matches in Lyon!
Note that the T7 Tram, right next to the hotel, allows you to reach the center of Lyon in just 30 minutes.
Apartment near Groupama Stadium
Hundreds or even thousands of supporters are looking for accommodation in Décines to be right next to the Stade de Lyon for major sporting or cultural events. For example, for the 2023 Rugby World Cup or the 2024 Olympic Games, hotels near the Stade de Lyon will fill up very quickly.
However, there are few accommodations near the Stade de Lyon. This is why you have to book well in advance.
Here are apartments located in Meyzieu, which are also very close to the Stade de Lyon (2 kilometres): Residence Le Duiven
Where to stay in Lyon to be closer to the Parc Olympique Lyonnais?
Hotels and rentals in Décines (avoid the Cité Prainet) or in Meyzieu very close to the Stade de France are few in number and are therefore often full. For the 2023 Rugby World Cup or the 2024 Olympic Games, it will therefore not be easy to stay right next to the Stade de Lyon.
But you can broaden your search for hotels in certain areas of the city of Lyon that are well located and well served by public transport to get to the Stade de Lyon quickly. Be careful, however, to avoid sensitive neighborhoods of Lyon.
So, in order not to choose at random and risk staying in a hot district of Lyon, here are my recommendations for hotels to book to be close to the Stade de Lyon:
Best hotel in Lyon near the Stadium
The districts in the North East of Lyon are the best locations for tourists who come, for example, for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Indeed, this area is privileged because it is closer to the Stadium and very close to the most beautiful districts of Lyon ( Massena, Foch, Les Brotteaux)!
But if you come to Lyon for the Rugby World Cup or the Olympic Games, it would be a shame not to take the opportunity to go sightseeing. The ideal is to stay a little longer to be able to discover this magnificent city. See my itinerary for visit Lyon in 1 day on foot or take a tour of Lyon in 2 days.
Mercure Lyon Center Charpennes Hotel
In the heart of the business district, the Cité Internationale, 10 minutes from the city center, this hotel also has a perfect location to go to the Stade de Lyon (13 kilometers). Indeed, from the Mercure Lyon Center Charpennes hotel, you can get there in 20 minutes by car or in 34 minutes by public transport.
See itinerary below:
Affordable hotel near the Stade de Lyon
Here is another hotel in the same area but whose price is more accessible to small budgets: