Hotels with a Restaurant Near Paris Gare de Lyon
Paris Gare de Lyon already has one of the city's most famous dining rooms, Le Train Bleu, with its Belle Époque ceilings above the platforms, and the Aligre market is a short walk east in the 12th arrondissement. TGV trains leave here for Lyon, Marseille, the Alps and Switzerland, so a hotel restaurant near the station has to be practical first. This selection covers hotels with their own kitchen, from Courtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon, rated 8.8, to Hotel Locomo and its hammam. I compared what each table offers before an early train or after a late arrival.
The 12th arrondissement around Gare de Lyon combines a major rail hub with everyday Paris: the station's clock tower and its Le Train Bleu restaurant, the Aligre market and its covered hall to the east, the Viaduc des Arts along Avenue Daumesnil, and Bastille a short walk north. Bercy, with its park and former wine warehouses, lies to the south-east, and the Seine quays are a few minutes away, with Gare d'Austerlitz on the opposite bank.
Dinner close to the TGV platforms
Trains from the south and the Alps arrive at Gare de Lyon late into the evening, and the first TGV departures leave early. A hotel restaurant spares you a search for an open table on Boulevard Diderot with luggage, and breakfast on site saves time before the platform. With Le Train Bleu in the station and the cafés around Bastille and the Aligre market nearby, a hotel kitchen here is a reliable base rather than your only choice.
Courtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon is the most balanced choice for travelers who want a full restaurant near the trains. It is a modern hotel a short walk from the station, with streamlined rooms, some with city views, a restaurant, a bar and a fitness center, and more than sixteen hundred guests rate it 8.8. I recommend it for business trips and for a night before an early TGV, because you can have dinner, sleep and walk to the departure board without planning anything else around the meal that evening or the next morning.
For a more distinctive stay, two smaller hotels earn high scores. Hotel Locomo, rated 9.2, has vibrant rooms, a restaurant, a cafe and bar, and a hammam, which is a welcome extra after a long rail journey. Hôtel Marceau Bastille, rated 9, offers bright rooms, a lounge bar, an art gallery and a restaurant, and it accepts pets. Holiday Inn Paris - Gare de Lyon Bastille by IHG, set in a Belle Époque building and rated 8.8, pairs a cocktail bar with a restaurant and meeting rooms. My advice is to choose Locomo if you want the hammam, Marceau Bastille for its gallery.
For longer stays, Appart'City Collection Paris Gare de Lyon is the best rated property in the list at 9.6. It is a 4-star residence with spacious units and kitchens, plus a restaurant, a bar and a fitness centre, which lets you alternate between cooking and eating downstairs. Terminus Lyon Hotel - Paris, rated 8.4 by more than two thousand guests, offers a restaurant, a bar and room service in a kid-friendly setting within walking distance of the station. I would pick one of these for families who want flexibility at mealtimes during a week in Paris.
Simpler hotels near the station still keep a kitchen. Hôtel Palym Paris, a classic 3-star a short walk from Gare de Lyon, has warmly decorated rooms, some with fireplaces, plus breakfast, a lounge bar and a restaurant. Hôtel Prince Albert Lyon Bercy, rated 8, keeps a restaurant, a lounge and a business center. citizenM Paris Gare de Lyon, rated 8.6 by more than three thousand guests, has no classic dining room but a 24-hour cafe and bar, useful after a late train. These suit travelers who plan to eat out around Bastille most evenings.
A traveler's perspectiveFor one night before an early TGV to Marseille or the Alps, I would book Courtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon, rated 8.8, a short walk from the station with a restaurant and a bar. For a longer stay, I would choose Hotel Locomo, rated 9.2, for its restaurant and hammam, and keep one evening for Le Train Bleu inside the station.
4.8Guest scoreRestaurantAppart'City Collection Paris Gare de Lyon
Spacious apartments with kitchens, pet-friendly, and a fitness centre
View hotel →Why guests love itAppart'City Collection Paris Gare de Lyon is a four-star residence of spacious apartments, each with a kitchen, which gives families room to spread out and the freedom to cook simple meals. The on-site restaurant and bar take over on evenings when nobody wants to cook, and the fitness centre suits parents keeping a routine. Pets are accepted, so the whole household can travel together. Gare de Lyon is close for TGV departures, with public transport across Paris.
4.7Guest scoreRestaurantHôtel Riesner
Pet-friendly hotel with a restaurant and bar, a short walk from the station
View hotel →Why guests love itHôtel Riesner is a four-star a short walk from Gare de Lyon, with air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a bar and room service. Breakfast is available at extra cost. It is accessible and welcomes pets, and room service is helpful after a late arrival with children. With a 9.4 rating from more than 250 reviews, it has one of the highest scores around the station, and I would book it for a comfortable night between trains.
4.6Guest scoreRestaurantHotel Parisianer
Art Deco style with a gym and patio, near Gare de Lyon
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Parisianer is a modern Art Deco-style four-star a short walk from Gare de Lyon. Rooms are comfortable, there is a fitness centre, a patio and a restaurant, and the hotel is fully accessible, which helps families with a pushchair. Pets are welcome too. With a 9.2 score from more than 400 reviews, it is among the best-rated hotels by the station, and I would book it for a family trip that starts or ends by train.
4.6Guest scoreRestaurantHotel Locomo
Vibrant rooms, a hammam, and a cafe/bar near Gare de Lyon
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Locomo is a stylish three-star near Gare de Lyon with vibrant, colourful rooms. The hammam is a rare find at this level and a good way to recover after a long train journey, and there is a cafe-bar and a restaurant on site, with free Wi-Fi. With a 9.2 score from almost 1,000 reviews, it is one of the best-rated hotels around the station, and I would book it for couples or a family with older children.
4.5Guest scoreRestaurantHôtel Marceau Bastille
Bright rooms, a lounge bar, and an art gallery near Gare de Lyon
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Marceau Bastille is an upscale four-star hotel near Gare de Lyon with bright, relaxed rooms, a lounge bar and an art gallery in the building. A restaurant and full-service laundry are on site, the property is accessible to all guests, and pets are welcome. The station is close, which keeps arrivals with children simple. Guests rate it 9.0 across nearly 700 reviews, an excellent score, so I would book it for the calm rooms and the rail access.
4.4Guest scoreRestaurantCourtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon
Modern comfort steps from Gare de Lyon with city views
View hotel →Why guests love itCourtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon is a modern four-star hotel a short walk from the station, which suits families arriving or leaving by train with luggage. Rooms are streamlined and some have city views. A restaurant, a bar and a fitness center are on site, and parking is available. Business and leisure travelers both use it. Guests rate it 8.8 across more than 1,600 reviews, so I would book it for the easy rail access and consistent comfort.
4.4Guest scoreRestaurantHoliday Inn Paris - Gare de Lyon Bastille by IHG
Belle epoque hotel with a cocktail bar near Gare de Lyon
View hotel →Why guests love itHoliday Inn Paris Gare de Lyon Bastille is a belle epoque four-star hotel near Gare de Lyon, with classic rooms and free Wi-Fi. It has a cocktail bar, a restaurant and meeting rooms, and it is both accessible and pet-friendly. Being close to the station makes arrivals with children and luggage simpler. Guests rate it 8.8 across more than 1,500 reviews, a strong result, and I would book it for the period building and the easy rail access.
4.4Guest scoreRestaurantHôtel Sleeping Belle Paris - Paris Gare de Lyon Bastille
Family-friendly stay with spa, restaurant, and bar near Gare de Lyon
View hotel →Why guests love itHôtel Sleeping Belle Paris is a four-star near Gare de Lyon with a spa and hot tub, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms are air-conditioned, Wi-Fi is free and room service is available, which helps on evenings with tired children. The hotel is family-friendly, accepts pets and offers an airport shuttle. Rated 8.8 by almost 300 guests, I would choose it for a relaxing family stay when travelling through Gare de Lyon.
4.3Guest scoreRestaurantcitizenM Paris Gare de Lyon
Compact rooms and a hip 24-hour cafe/bar near Gare de Lyon
View hotel →Why guests love itcitizenM Paris Gare de Lyon is a modern design hotel within walking distance of the station, with compact rooms, ambient lighting and air conditioning. The 24-hour cafe and bar is handy after a late TGV, and Wi-Fi is free. Rooms are small, so it suits couples or a parent travelling with one child better than a larger family. Rated 8.6 by more than 3,400 guests, I would book it for a short stop between trains.
4.2Guest scoreRestaurantTerminus Lyon Hotel - Paris
Warmly decorated rooms, a restaurant, and bar near Gare de Lyon
View hotel →Why guests love itTerminus Lyon Hotel Paris is a modest three-star within walking distance of Gare de Lyon, so families coming off a TGV reach their room without a taxi. The hotel describes itself as kid-friendly, and the restaurant, bar and room service cover meals on evenings when nobody wants to go out again. Rooms are warmly decorated, with Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, and the property is smoke-free. Expect standard Paris room sizes rather than family suites.
4.2Guest scoreRestaurantHôtel Palym Paris
Classic comfort near Gare de Lyon with a restaurant and lounge bar
View hotel →Why guests love itHôtel Palym Paris is a short walk from Gare de Lyon, which keeps arrivals simple for families coming off a TGV with luggage. The classic, warmly decorated rooms include some with fireplaces, and breakfast on site makes early starts easier. A restaurant and a lounge bar mean dinner does not require a trip across the city. It is a traditional three-star rather than a resort, so families should expect standard Paris room sizes.
4.1Guest scoreRestaurantHôtel Albe Bastille
Sophisticated rooms, a bar, and a quiet courtyard near Gare de Lyon
View hotel →Why guests love itHôtel Albe Bastille is a three-star near Gare de Lyon with sophisticated rooms and suites, some with iPod docks. The quiet courtyard is a pleasant place to sit after a day in Paris, and there is a bar and lounge and a restaurant on site. Suites give families more space, and pets are welcome. With an 8.2 rating from more than 400 reviews, I would book a suite here for a calm family stay near the station.
4.1Guest scoreRestaurantHOTEL PRINCE ALBERT GARE DE LYON
Classic comfort near the station, with a restaurant and pet-friendly rooms
View hotel →Why guests love itHotel Prince Albert Gare de Lyon is a relaxed hotel with classic decor within walking distance of the station. Rooms are comfortable, with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, and there is a restaurant on site, which helps when arriving with children after a long journey. Pets are welcome and the hotel is kid-friendly. Rated 8.2 by more than 500 guests, I would choose it for a simple, central family stop before or after a TGV.
4.0Guest scoreRestaurantHôtel Prince Albert Lyon Bercy
Warm rooms, a restaurant, and pet-friendly comfort near Gare de Lyon
View hotel →Why guests love itHôtel Prince Albert Lyon Bercy is a relaxed three-star near Gare de Lyon, handy for families travelling by TGV. Rooms are comfortable, with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, and the on-site restaurant saves a search for dinner after a journey. The Bercy area nearby has a large park where children can run around between visits. Pets are accepted, and a lounge gives parents somewhere to sit while the children rest.
3.8Guest scoreRestaurantHôtel Trianon Gare de Lyon - Paris 12
Relaxed hotel with a restaurant and family-friendly amenities
View hotel →Why guests love itA breakfast room under a vaulted ceiling sets the tone at this relaxed hotel near Gare de Lyon, and families get practical help too: kid-friendly amenities, air-conditioned rooms for summer, free Wi-Fi and a restaurant on site. The airport shuttle saves a tricky transfer with luggage and children. Rooms are low-key rather than stylish, so my advice is to treat it as a convenient base for TGV departures and days out in Paris.
Local tips
- 1Book a table at Le Train Bleu, inside the station, for one evening; its Belle Époque dining room overlooks the platforms.
- 2Visit the Aligre market in the morning, a short walk east of the station, if your hotel has a kitchen, as Appart'City Collection does.
- 3Check breakfast hours before an early TGV; departures to Lyon, Marseille and the Alps start early in the morning.
- 4After a late arrival, citizenM Paris Gare de Lyon has a 24-hour cafe and bar, and Terminus Lyon Hotel offers room service.
- 5For a walk after dinner, follow Avenue Daumesnil along the Viaduc des Arts or head north to Bastille.
- 6If you want to relax after a long train journey, Hotel Locomo has a hammam on site alongside its restaurant.