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Villa Florentine vs Away Hostel

Both hotels are praised by travel writers. On balance, Villa Florentine is the choice of most writers compared to Away Hostel. Villa Florentine has a TripExpert Score of 85 with positive reviews from 8 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Oyster and Fodor's.

Villa Florentine
Villa Florentine
8 / 10
25 montee Saint-Barthelemy, 69005 Lyon
From $209 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"High above the Vieille Ville, near the Roman theaters and the basilica, this pristine hotel was once a 17th-century convent." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Perched on a Vieux Lyon hill well away from the tourist hubbub, this lavishly decorated villa is a refined choice." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"On the Fourviere hill, this 18C Renaissance inspired residence enjoys an incomparable view of the town. In the rooms, refinement and classic styling are the watchwords."
Gayot Gayot
"This ancient architectural marvel atop "praying hill" is Lyon's crowning glory."
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"A luxurious hotel perched on a hill above the city, with stunning views over Lyon from the outdoor pool and the Michelin-starred restaurant." Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
90.0
"Beautifully situated Italianate villa-hotel, once a 17th-century convent, on the Fourvière hillside overlooking the rooftops of Lyon from the ancient Saint-Jean Renaissance quarter." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Peace and tranquility are not hard to find at Villa Florentine, an old-world luxury retreat in a trio of chic Italianate Renaissance houses in the hilltop 'hood of Fourvière." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The hotel’s verdant landscaped terraces offer panoramic views over Vieux Lyon. The Italianate accommodations are spacious and comfortable. The annex offers modern and slightly larger rooms." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Within each of the twenty-eight individually styled rooms of the old nunnery is a mix of stark Italian modernist furniture with Renaissance reproduction pieces and contemporary artworks." Full review
Away Hostel
Away Hostel
7 / 10
21 rue Alsace Loraine, 69001, Lyon, France
From $25 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bicycle rental
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The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"From the striking contemporary design to the futuristic pod beds and barista-fuelled coffee shop, Away Hostel is indisputably new-generation." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"One of Lyon's best new budget sleeps, Away Hostel has attractive, sunny rooms with tall ceilings, wood floors and oversized windows." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Whitewashed 19th-century details meet blond wood, modernist furniture, clever graphics, and colorful artworks, and while the concept is low-frills, the comforts are thoughtful enough." Full review