Where to Stay

Nice is a major tourist destination all year round, and has a remarkably comprehensive selection of hotels, catering to all tastes and budgets.

Sea Front

Fans of belle epoque architecture should head straight for Nice's most famous hotel, the impressive and aged Negresco, which occupies a place of pride on the city's magnificent seaside walkway, the Promenade des Anglais. It is among the most expensive hotels in the city, and with good reason: every room offers a panoramic sea view. Its beautiful architectural style is a constant source of inspiration for photographers, and the white façade, crowned with pink domes that look out on the sea, is featured on many a postcard. This gem of a hotel also harbors many treasures inside with rare antique furnishings and exquisite works of art. The Elysee Palace also captivates the hearts of art lovers. The building spans over two blocks, between which a feminine statue seems to glide—a construction of monumental proportions (26 meters or 85 feet tall) that is the work of sculptor Sacha Sosso, a leading figure in the Nice School of Art.

Other lovely hotels lining the Promenade include the Westminster, the West-End, the Beau Rivage, and two of the Mercure hotels, the Mercure Promenade des Anglais, and the Mercure Nice Marche aux Fleurs. For those with more modern tastes, the stylish comfort, central location and sea view of the Meridien is an ideal choice, with the added bonus of the Ruhl Casino on the ground floor. The Radisson hotel is another luxury option, closer to the airport. One last option in this area is the lovely La Perouse just by the Cours Saleya, a lively pedestrian area full of markets and cafe terraces.

Mont Boron

The four-star Palais Maeterlinck offers similar standards of excellence, situated further away from the commotion of the city near the pretty village of Villefranche. Overlooking the sea, and with a delightful swimming pool, it has a wonderful atmosphere. The hotel's restaurant, Le Melisande serves some of the very finest French cuisine.

Massena – Town Center

The Grand Hotel Aston, overlooking the gardens of Place Massena, is an utterly charming hotel offering an atmosphere of simplicity. Also, centrally located large hotel chains include the Holiday Inn on Rue Victor Hugo, and the Mercure Centre Notre-Dame.

The area around the train station also has a large number of hotels. The large hotel, Ibis, with 199 rooms, represents good value for money. This area is also home to some of the more inexpensive accommodation in the city.

In the lower price bracket but more centrally located, the following two and three star hotels are well-maintained and good values. The beautiful ochre-colored facade of the Paradis Hotel can be found in the pedestrianized precinct. The comfy rooms are very welcoming and some even come with a balcony. Small in size, the Hotel Normandie is both a friendly and comfortable place to stay.

The Port

Hotel Apogia is a three star accommodation option close to the peaceful port area.

Arenas/Californie

The Mercure Nice Californie, a little way out of the center, is a nice hotel in the Arenas/Californie district. The decor is fairly standard, but you can't fault them for comfort, service, and reliability.

West Nice

For travelers with business needs, there is the Kyriad St-Isidore and the Novotel Nice Centre. The Kyriad Saint Isidore is situated near the airport and highways, and the prices are extremely reasonable.

Promenade du Paillon

The rates are a little higher at the Novotel Nice Centre, which is located between the Palais des Expositions and the Acropolis conference center, and is easily accessible to highways and the airport.