initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône

Suburban hotel with restaurant, near Musée Paul Dini

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 9 per person)

Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free cribs/infant beds

In the heart of Villefranche-sur-Saône, initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône offers a warm atmosphere with a restaurant and bar. Enjoy scenic views from the terrace, stay connected with WiFi in public areas, and unwind with tour/ticket assistance nearby.

Good

Popular amenities

Bar
Pet friendly
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Free parking

Main amenities (8)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Terrace
Coffee/tea in a common area
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Television
Terrace
Daily housekeeping

$62 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Tomorrow

Oct 13 - Oct 14

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Double Room

Excellent

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Wardrobe or closet

12 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Twin Room

Excellent

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Wardrobe or closet

12 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Single Room

Good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Wardrobe or closet

12 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Wardrobe or closet

11 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Pet friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

$73 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

About the neighborhood

365, Avenue Theodore Braun, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Rhone, 69400

What's nearby

Bledina head office - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Château of Flecheres - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
Golf Club du Beaujolais - 8 min drive - 10.7 km
Sanctuaire d'Ars - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
Shrine of St. John Vianney - 9 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) - 38 min drive
Quincieux Station - 12 min drive
Anse Station - 13 min drive
Villefranche-sur-Saône Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
‪Centre Routiers tout Riquiqui - ‬2 min drive
‪Georges Blanc - L'Embarcadere - ‬17 min walk
‪Gold & Rolls - ‬4 min drive
‪Memphis Coffee Villefranche sur Saône - ‬3 min drive

About this property

initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône

Initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône is a great choice for a stay in Villefranche-sur-Saône. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Restaurant Balladins, which serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 50 rooms
- Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- The front desk is open Monday to Friday (7:00 AM – 10:00 PM), Saturday to Saturday (7:30 AM – 10:00 PM), and Sunday to Sunday (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
- Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
- If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
- For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
- Reception hours are 5-9 PM on Sundays and public holidays.

Required at check-in

- Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
- Service animals welcome
- Specific rooms only*

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property
- No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Children's menu

Services

Tour/ticket assistance
Multilingual staff

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1989
Terrace
Television in common areas
Traditional architecture

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible parking
Grab bar near toilet
Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

80-cm flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels

Home comfort

Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk

Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Dining

Restaurant Balladins - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

Optional extras

Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 9 for adults and EUR 5 for children

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from July 29 to August 18:

Dining venue(s)

The following facilities are closed on Sunday:

Dining venue(s)

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for EUR 15 per night

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 8 per pet, per night

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Also known as

Balladins LYON

Balladins LYON VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAONE

Hôtel Balladins LYON

Hôtel Balladins LYON VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAONE

Hôtel balladins Lyon Villefranche-sur-Saône

balladins Lyon Villefranche-sur-Saône Villefranche-sur-Saone

balladins Lyon Villefranche-sur-Saône

Hôtel ballans Lyon Villefranc

Hôtel Balladins LYON / VILLEFRANCHE SUR SAONE

initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche sur Saône

initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of EUR 8 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at initial by balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Musée Paul Dini (1.5 mi) and Golf Club du Beaujolais (6.7 mi), along with Claude Bernard Museum (6.7 mi) and Touro Parc (16.2 mi).