Bienvenue Chez Sylvie  |  House in Old Lyon

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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

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.