Searching for hotels in Nice and short on time? Discover travelers’ favorite hotels in Nice on Booking.com by clicking here!
Pro tip: Book quickly, they go fast!
And for an extensive guide on where to stay in Nice, including my top hotel picks, read my detailed article.
Where to Stay in Nice: My Selection of the Best Accommodations
Wondering where to stay in Nice? Looking for the best areas and districts?
You’re at the right place!
As I know Nice very well, I have created this guide of:
- Nice’s best areas for your stay (with details about the best places to visit and nearby attractions)
- For each area and district, the best hotels depending on your budget
Let’s find your dream hotel now!
My favorite hotels in Nice
Here’s a quick summary of my favorite hotels in Nice, in case you don’t have time to read my detailed article.
Simply click on the hotel names in orange to access details and rates:
- Where to stay in Nice for sightseeing: Hotel Beau Rivage, located in the old town and right next to the Promenade des Anglais
- Where to stay in Nice next to the sea: Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice, on the Promenade des Anglais
- Best area and hotel in Nice to party: Hotel Le G, in the old town, close to all the bars and pubs
- The Best 5-star hotel in Nice: Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée, for its gorgeous swimming pools and spa
- Where to stay in Nice on a budget: Hostel Ozz Nice
- Best family-friendly hotel in Nice: Aparthotel AMMI Nice Massena
- My favorite hotel in Nice for a romantic stay: Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel – A Leading Hotel of the World, for its fantastic rooftop bar, spa and private beach.
In Nice Old Town (“Vieux Nice”)
Nice Old Town, called the “Vieux Nice” in French, is the historic center of the city.
With its pedestrian streets, bustling squares, and historic buildings, it’s the most touristic and famous district of Nice! There, you will mainly find the
Cours Saleya, with its food market taking place every morning (except on Mondays) and numerous cafés, pubs and restaurants with terraces. It’s the perfect place to have a drink or a meal, during the day or at night! While in the Old Town, you should also wander in the smaller streets, as they are full of small boutiques, art galleries and great local restaurants.
I recommend this area for your stay in Nice:
- To explore the city on foot
- To be close to all must-see attractions
- If you like vibrant neighborhoods
- To go out at night
- To immerse yourself in Nice’s history and culture.
Nice old town is the perfect place to discover:
- Cours Saleya: for the morning food market and to have a drink or meal at one of the cafés or restaurants
- Rossetti Square, where you will find the Cathédrale Sainte Reparate of Nice and the best ice creams (go to Azzurro!)
- The Palais Lascaris museum and its beautiful baroque apartments you can visit
- The Chapelle de la Miséricorde, located on Cours Saleya
- Castle Hill: A public park offering some of the best views over Nice and the surroundings
- Place Massena, located right at the exit of the Old Town
- The water mirror, on the “Coulée verte”, near Place Massena
- The famous Promenade des Anglais, situated near Cours Saleya
Here are my favorite hotels in Nice old town
- Hotel Rossetti: Located next to the cathedral. Very pleasant, soberly decorated double room, from 110€. Strong points: right in the historic center, friendly staff, room size. This is my favorite hotel for its excellent value for money in Nice’s old town!
- Hotel de la mer: Located just opposite Place Masséna. Comfortable double room from 120€, breakfast from 10€. Strong points: good breakfast, close to everything, cleanliness.
- Hotel Beau Rivage: Located 5 minutes’ walk from Cours Saleya. Cosy double room, from €180, breakfast €22. Strong points: the ideal location to visit Nice on foot, warm welcome, good bedding. An excellent choice to stay in Nice’s old town!
- Les Suites Massena: Located next to the water mirror. Modern, tastefully decorated double room from 210€, breakfast 10€. Strong points: calm, decoration, location.
- Palais Saleya Boutique Hotel: Located on the Place du Palais de Justice, in an 18th-century building. The hotel offers suites with sitting area and kitchen, from 275€. Strong points: friendly staff, facilities, comfort. Perfect for an upscale stay in Nice’s historic center!
On the Promenade des Anglais (by the sea)
This world-famous 7km promenade runs from the Castle Hill (La colline du Château, in French) to Nice airport.
If you are coming to Nice for the first time, I strongly recommend you to at least walk on the part that goes from the old town of Nice to the Negresco hotel, passing through the Jardin Albert 1er and the Palais de la Méditerranée.
If you want to do the whole Promenade des Anglais, it’s best to rent a bike or rollerblades!
And even better than biking or rollerblading, you can also enjoy a Segway tour on the Promenade des Anglais!
This 2 hours guided tour will allow you to discover the famous Promenade as well as wander through the streets of the old town and go to the top of the Castle Hill.
To book your guided visit of Nice by Segway, you just have to click on the button below:
The Promenade des Anglais is perfect for your stay in Nice:
- To go to the beach
- To get a hotel with seaview
- For a luxury stay in some of the best hotels in Nice
Where to stay on the Promenade des Anglais?
- Mercure Nice Marché aux Fleurs: Located by the sea. Well-decorated double rooms, some with balcony and sea view, from 170€, breakfast from 19€. Strong points: 2 steps from the beach and market, excellent breakfast, friendly staff. A great place to stay during your stay in Nice!
- Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice: Located next to the beach. Classic-style double room from 210€. Strong points: Spa with pool + jacuzzi + hammam, sea view, location. An excellent choice to stay in Nice by the sea!
- Radisson Blu Hotel Nice: Located 15 minutes by tramway from downtown. Spacious, modern double rooms, some with terrace, from 260€, breakfast from 29€. Strong points: rooftop pool and view, private parking, private beach.
- Le Negresco: This 5* hotel is one of Nice’s iconic hotels. It offers rooms decorated in a neo baroque style, with period furniture, from 510€, breakfast 42€. Strong points: the private beach, the quality of the restaurants, the staff.
- Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée: This luxury hotel is just off the Promenade des Anglais and a 10-minute walk from the old town. You’ll stay in spacious rooms with terrace and sea view, from €550, breakfast €35. Strong points: indoor and outdoor pools, professional staff, comfort. Certainly one of Nice’s most prestigious hotels, for a night to remember!
In Nice City Center (Place Massena/Jean Médecin)
You will like this neighborhood:
- To be in the heart of the city, close to the old town
- For shopping
- To easily use public transportation: the streetcar or buses (to visit the city) and the train (to discover Nice surroundings!)
Best things to do in Nice city center
- Avenue Jean Medecin, the main shopping street
The Best hotels in Nice city center
- Aparthotel AMMI Nice Massena: Located just 200 meters from Place Massena. Studio with kitchenette from 110€, breakfast from 13€. Strong points: location, friendly staff, very clean.
- Hotel Florence Nice: Located in a pedestrian street, opposite a shopping center. Bright double room from 140€, breakfast from 17€. Strong points: hearty breakfast with organic produce, pedestrian zone location. A great choice for accommodation in the center of Nice!
- Hôtel Apollinaire Nice: Located 10 minutes’ walk from Avenue Jean Médecin. Warm, contemporary double rooms from €190, breakfast €20. Strong points: comfort, close to the center, quiet location.
- Best Western Plus Hôtel Massena Nice: Located just 5 minutes’ walk from the old town and the Promenade des Anglais. Cozy double room from €210, breakfast €20. Strong points: parking, excellent bedding, quality of service.
- Boscolo Nice Hotel & Spa: 5* hotel housed in a beautiful Belle Epoque building. You’ll stay in uncluttered, all-white rooms from €330, breakfast €39. Strong points: 2 splendid pools, spa, rooftop, good restaurant.
- Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel – A Leading Hotel of the World: This 5* hotel welcomes you right in the center of Nice. It offers sublime, truly elegant rooms from €450, breakfast €42. Strong points: sea view, staff’s sense of service, hearty breakfast, rooftop. The perfect place to stay in Nice for a romantic weekend!
Where to Stay in Nice on a Budget
If you’re on a tighter budget, here’s a selection of affordable hotels to stay in Nice:
- Slo Nice: Located 2 minutes’ walk from Avenue Jean Médecin. Dormitory beds from 40€, breakfast from 10€. Strong points: very pleasant common areas, clean, very friendly staff. A very good choice where to sleep in Nice for cheap.
- Hostel Ozz Nice: Youth hostel located 15 minutes’ walk from the beach. Beds in dorms from 75€ or double rooms from 120€, breakfast included. Strong points: modern, convenient location, friendly staff.
- Hôtel Esprit d’Azur: Located 10 minutes’ walk from the old town. Double room from 80€, breakfast from 14€. Strong points: warm welcome, hearty breakfast, comfort, family-run hotel. Another good address for cheap accommodation in Nice.
- ibis budget Nice Californie Lenval: Located just 100 meters from the beach. Double room from 80€, breakfast from 9€. Strong points: next to the tramway, sea view, clean.
Where to Stay in Nice with Family
- Aparthotel AMMI Nice Massena: Located just 200 meters from Place Massena. Studio for 4 with kitchenette from 160€, breakfast from 13€. Strong points: location, friendly staff, very clean.
- Goldstar Apartments & Suites: Located 250 meters from the beach. Apartment for 4 with fully equipped kitchen from 200€. Strong points: spacious, location, close to everything.
- Hotel du Pin Nice Port: Located in the center of Nice, 5 minutes from the port and the old town. Family room from 200€ with breakfast included. Strong points: ideal location, comfortable beds.
- Best Western Plus Hôtel Brice Garden Nice: Located 5 minutes’ walk from the Promenade des Anglais. Room with 2 double beds from 250€, breakfast from 20€. Strong points: garden, private parking, friendly staff.
What is the best hotel in Nice?
If you are looking for the best hotel in Nice, I recommend you the Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée.
And if you’re looking for something a little more affordable but still luxurious, you shoud book a night or more at Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel – A Leading Hotel of the World or Boscolo Nice Hotel & Spa.
Where to stay in Nice: The best hotels
To give you a better overview of the best hotels in Nice, whether in the city center or elsewhere, I’ve prepared a table summarizing all the ones I talk about in this article.
You can sort them by price or by district!
🚗 Rent a car
🗽 Book entrance tickets and guided visits
🏄 Book your sports activities
🚤 Book your rental boat
🌍 Take a travel insurance
🙎 Book a tour
🚅 Book your train tickets
✈️ Book your flight
France travel Guides
- Buy the Lonely Planet France guide on Amazon.com or on Amazon.co.uk
- Buy the Rick Steves France guide on Amazon.com or on Amazon.co.uk
You’re traveling in France? These articles will help you!
Discover all our articles about France: All Voyage Tips articles about France are listed here.
- Itinerary: 1 Week in French Riviera – the definitive guide for your 7-8 days trip
- Antibes: Top 20 best places to visit
- Cannes: The 20 best things to do and activities
- Monaco: 25 Best places to visit
- Nice: 15 things you must do and see
Other French Cities
- Annecy: 12 things to do and see
- Honfleur: Top 15 things to discover
- La Rochelle: Top 15 things to do and must-see attractions
- Lyon: 21 Best things to do
- Marseille: Top 33 best things to do and see
- Nantes: The 15 best things to do
- Reims: Top 15 things to do and see
- Rennes: The 15 things you must do!
- Strasbourg: The 25 must-see attractions
You’re using Pinterest? Here is the picture to pin!
