Where to stay in Nice — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Nice is the main resort town of the French Riviera on the Mediterranean coast. It is known for the seaside Promenade des Anglais and the azure waters of the Baie des Anges. The old town, Vieux Nice, is full of narrow pastel-colored alleys, a flower market, and local restaurants. It's a gateway to glamorous neighbors like Monaco and Cannes nearby.
Why stay in Nice
The legendary seafront promenade
The Promenade des Anglais, a 7-kilometer seaside walk with views over the azure bay.
Pastel-colored old town
Vieux Nice, with bright narrow alleys, the Cours Saleya market, and Baroque churches.
Gateway to the Riviera
A base for exploring glamorous spots like Monaco, Cannes, and the hilltop village of Èze nearby.
City of art and light
The Matisse and Chagall museums, where the Mediterranean light inspired countless artists.
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Local dishes to try in Nice
- 1🧅
Socca
A thin, crispy chickpea-flour pancake Nice-style, sold from stalls in the old town.
📍 Old town - 2🥗
Salade Niçoise
The classic salad of fresh vegetables, tuna, egg, and olives, born in Nice.
📍 Citywide - 3🥪
Pan-bagnat
A Nice-style sandwich filled with Salade Niçoise in a round roll, a popular lunch.
📍 Old town market - 4🧅
Pissaladière
A Nice-style tart topped with caramelized onions, olives, and anchovies.
📍 Bakeries - 5🍦
Seaside gelato
Many-flavored ice cream to eat while strolling the Promenade on a sunny day.
📍 Seafront
- 1🏖️
Promenade des Anglais
Nice's iconic seaside walk, running 7 kilometers along the Baie des Anges.
📍 Seafront - 2🏘️
Vieux Nice
The old quarter of narrow pastel alleys, with a flower market and local restaurants.
📍 Old town - 3⛰️
Colline du Château
A hilltop viewpoint over the bay and the red rooftops of the old town, with a waterfall and gardens.
📍 Above the old town - 4🌸
Cours Saleya Market
A lively open-air flower and fresh-food market every morning in the old town.
📍 Old town - 5🎨
Musée Matisse
A museum of Henri Matisse's work in a red villa surrounded by olive groves.
📍 Cimiez - 6🏛️
Place Masséna
The central square with a checkerboard floor, red buildings, and glowing statues.
📍 City center
Things to do in Nice
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3 Nice hotels our team picked for you
Selected from real reviews — one per budget tier, each with a score and instant 3-site price comparison
★ 9.0Upper-midHotel La Pérouse
#4 highest score 9.0 · boutique beside Old Town
★ 8.7Luxury
★ 8.7LuxuryHyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée
#2 rooftop sea-view pool · Art Deco 1929
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AC Hotel by Marriott Nice
#3 4-star · best value on the Promenade
Hotel Aston La Scala
#6 4-star · rooftop pool in the city centre
Hotel Mercure Nice Centre Notre Dame
#1 closest to the station · 4-star Accor
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🚆 Getting around Nice
Tramway
Three lines link the airport, old town, and port, convenient and modern.
Walk along the sea
The old town, beaches, and Promenade are all close together, easy to explore on foot.
Coastal train
Local trains hug the sea to Monaco, Menton, and Riviera villages in 20-30 minutes.
Riviera buses
Budget buses connect surrounding towns and hilltop villages like Èze.
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See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Nice
When is the best time to visit Nice?+
May to September is warm and good for swimming, while February brings the famous Carnival festival.
Are the beaches in Nice sand or pebbles?+
They're pebble beaches, not sand. Bringing water shoes and a mat to sit on makes it more comfortable.
How do you get to Monaco from Nice?+
Take the coastal train from Nice-Ville station to Monaco in about 20 minutes, convenient and scenic.
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