The 9Hotel Bastille-Lyon, located right on Rue de Lyon in Paris
Rue de Lyon
Location & Comfort
9Hotel Bastille-Lyon: Your Hotel of Choice on Rue de Lyon in Paris
Located at 23 Rue de Lyon, in the heart of Paris’s 12th arrondissement, the 9Hotel Bastille-Lyon welcomes you for a memorable stay on Rue de Lyon, which leads to Gare de Lyon.
From the moment you walk in, the 9Hotel Bastille-Lyon sets the tone for a stay that’s both comfortable and convenient. Its welcoming lobby, designed as a living space in its own right, invites you to relax for a moment before or after a day in Paris.
Business travelers will appreciate the coworking table, perfect for working in a comfortable setting, while book lovers can browse the hotel’s shared library, where books circulate freely among guests.
Every morning, guests are treated to a breakfast featuring fresh ingredients, helping them start the day off right before setting out to explore Paris.
Located at 23 Rue de Lyon, the hotel enjoys a strategic location in the 12th arrondissement, just steps away from public transportation: Gare de Lyon, Place de la Bastille, and several metro lines are all within a few minutes’ walk of the hotel.
Rooms
Industrial-loft-style accommodations in the heart of Paris
After a day spent exploring the capital, the 48 rooms at the 9Hotel Bastille-Lyon offer a quiet and comfortable retreat with a distinct industrial loft vibe.
All rooms at the 9Hotel Bastille-Lyon are equipped with high-end bedding, free Wi-Fi, and air conditioning, ensuring optimal comfort regardless of the length of your stay.
The hotel offers several room categories, tailored to every type of traveler:
- Single Room: Designed for solo travelers seeking a functional and intimate space for a business trip or a quick stopover in Paris.
- Classic Room: A 11- to 15-square-meter space perfectly laid out for a warm and cozy stay for two.
- Classic Twin Room: A small, stylish retreat for two people in two separate single beds.
- Superior Room: The hotel’s most spacious category, ideal for fully enjoying the industrial loft atmosphere that defines the decor of the 9Hotel Bastille-Lyon.
Neighborhood & Accessibility
A hotel ideally located between Gare de Lyon and the Bastille
The 9Hotel Bastille-Lyon enjoys a prime location, less than a 10-minute walk from Gare de Lyon and very close to Place de la Bastille, ensuring a hassle-free stay.
Thanks to its location between two of the capital’s major transportation hubs, the 9Hotel Bastille-Lyon offers easy access to the entire Parisian transit network. Gare de Lyon, less than a 10-minute walk away, is served by Metro lines 1 and 14, as well as the RER A, providing numerous connections to the rest of the city and to La Défense.
Place de la Bastille, equally close by, marks the entrance to the Marais and the 11th arrondissement, two neighborhoods renowned for their vibrancy and nightlife.
For leisure travelers, the Opéra Bastille is just a few minutes’ walk away, while the Gare d’Austerlitz, reachable in about 15 minutes, provides access to the Loire Valley and southwestern France.
This accessibility makes the 9Hotel Bastille-Lyon a prime choice for both business travelers seeking proximity to major rail lines and leisure travelers eager to explore the capital’s liveliest neighborhoods.
History & Heritage
Exploring Rue de Lyon and the 12th Arrondissement
Opened in the mid-19th century to connect the brand-new Gare de Lyon to Place de la Bastille, Rue de Lyon still bears the marks of the major Parisian construction projects that shaped the 12th arrondissement.
Rue de Lyon was built in 1847, at the same time as the Lyon pier, the predecessor of today’s Gare de Lyon. It was part of the extensive redevelopment of eastern Paris that began during the Restoration and was later expanded by the major Haussmannian urban renewal projects of the Second Empire.
Connecting Place des Combattants-en-Afrique-du-Nord, in front of Gare de Lyon, to Place de la Bastille, Rue de Lyon runs through the Quinze-Vingts neighborhood in the 12th arrondissement. Along its route, it intersects with Avenue Ledru-Rollin and is joined by Avenue Daumesnil, before running alongside the Opéra Bastille toward the end of its course.
On either side of this thoroughfare stand numerous Haussmann-style buildings, recognizable by their cut-stone facades, continuous balconies, and characteristic zinc roofs—testaments to 19th-century Parisian urban planning.
Right next to Rue de Lyon winds the René-Dumont Greenway, a former railway line—the Vincennes Line—that has been transformed into an elevated promenade. Built on former viaducts and railroad embankments, it offers a unique elevated walkway in Paris—perfect for a stroll right outside the hotel, between a green viaduct and unobstructed views of the rooftops of the 12th arrondissement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
Is it easy to get to Place de la Bastille from Rue de Lyon?
Absolutely. If you walk up Rue de Lyon from the hotel, it will only take you about ten minutes to reach Place de la Bastille and its famous opera house.Is the René-Dumont Green Corridor close to Rue de Lyon?
Yes, the famous René-Dumont Green Corridor (a suspended tree-lined promenade) runs along much of Rue de Lyon. The closest access point is just an 8-minute walk from the entrance to the 9Hotel Bastille-Lyon, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a nature walk right in the heart of Paris.
