Promenade des Anglais
1.2 miles from city centre
Scarf, Chanel shades and game-face – check! This 6 km palm-lined coastal promenade has a reputation for glitz. Browse the shops around Cours Saleya, or catch some rays on one of the Mediterranean-facing blue chairs. Then dine at one of Nice’s nicest eateries – Koudou for some colonial chic, Le Méridien for its rooftop terrace, or Le Negresco hotel for Michelin-star cuisine.
Places to stay from £34 per night
Nice Old Town
0.4 miles from city centre
‘Old Town’ has amazing light in every season. It casts shadows of the baroque Cathédrale de Sainte-Réparate, refracts from the ochre-and-harvest coloured houses along its narrow lanes, and swathes in to Place Rossetti. Once here, buy a gelato in classic or new-fangled flavours at Fenocchio, then fan out for dinky boutiques and gourmet eats.
Places to stay from £19 per night
Nice Port
0.7 miles from city centre
Vieux Port is a sepia-toned postcard from the past. European aristocracy came here for getaways during the 19th century and today it's like they've permanently relocated here. Spot the million-dollar yachts, exclusive seaside diners in and around Rue Bonaparte, or shop for curios in the Quartier des Antiquaires ('Antiques Quarter').
Places to stay from £29 per night
Palais des Congres Acropolis
0.8 miles from city centre
An elegant strip within shouting distance of Old Town. The quirky Tête Carrée (‘Blockhead’) sculpture-come-house sets the avant-garde tone for the area. Try the MAMAC (Museum of Contemporary and Modern Art) for its Warhol’s, Klein’s and Lichtenstein’s. The Nice Acropolis satiates the commercial appetite with its constant rotation of trade shows.
Places to stay from £35 per night
Nice City Centre
In the city centre
Centre Ville’s magnificence is best seen from the breezy comfort of a Vélo Bleu bike. Arcaded 17th-century buildings, painted in shades of gold and terracotta, border Place Masséna. Cross the square for a trio of commerce, culture and fine dining, or head to Promenade de Anglais to breath in the real-deal – a vibrantly azure Mediterranean Sea.
Places to stay from £9 per night
Les Baumettes
1.2 miles from city centre
The biggest draw card of this primarily residential area is the Musée des Beaux-Arts (Fine Arts Museum). Its small but uplifting collection includes the likes of Fragonard, Monet, Degas and more. For the rest, it’s sweet and sleepy – you’re likely to see mothers push their baby buggies gingerly uphill along streets lined with trees.
Places to stay from £31 per night
Arenas
3 miles from city centre
Everything in Arenas circles around Park Phoenix’s gravitational pull. The parkland has fabulous manicured gardens, zoological and botanical gardens, containing rare blooms that will enchant even the most seasoned gardener. The Kenzo Tange-designed Museum of Asian Art - filled with treasures from the far east - lies within the park.
Places to stay from £34 per night
Gambetta
0.7 miles from city centre
Gambetta is a sleepy suburb of Nice. Locally referred to as the ‘Russian District’ after the shops here that cater to the community, it’s also home to a handsome Russian Cathedral on Rue Tsarewitch. Lemon-coloured lo-rise apartment blocks, palms swaying in the breeze, and cheerful mums with kids are ubiquitous sights.
Places to stay from £29 per night
Riquier
0.9 miles from city centre
Riquier is slightly grittier than the suburbs that surround it. However, a recent revitalisation project has injected the area around Palais de L'Esplanade with new life. Sushi shops, no-frills eateries and low-key cafes cater to the large student population. It’s also within easy reach of the centre and the coast.
Places to stay from £28 per night
Located on the scenic shores of the French Riviera, Nice offers something for everyone, thanks to its endless sunshine, sandy beaches and wonderful landscapes. A stroll down the famous Promenade des Anglais is a great way to soak up the best seafront sights, and you can even rent bikes, skates or scooters to explore the four-kilometre stretch.
However, the city's real essence is found in the old town of Vieux Nice. This narrow network of meandering alleyways remains largely unchanged since the 1700s and is full of boutiques, brasseries and bars. The undeniable highlight is the daily flower and food markets of the Cours Saleya, where you can sample local specialities such as pissaladière (onion tarts) and pan bagnat (a bread roll packed with a Nicoise salad filling). On Mondays, a flea market selling furniture and trinkets is held in the square.
Although Nice's coast is mostly made up of pebble beaches, the turquoise waters are still perfect for a swim. If you do prefer a sandy beach, take a jaunt to the nearby towns of Villefranche-sur-Mer, Antibes or Cannes. Offering soaring views over the Baie des Anges and the rest of the city, the Colline du Chateau makes for a great vantage point.
Nice is also renowned for its museums, including Musée Matisse, Musée Masséna and the Museum of Modern Art. For those wishing to experience the glamour of nearby Monte Carlo, you can catch an express train from Nice to Monaco in around 20 minutes.
Tonight
From £47 per night
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From £78 per night
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Most popular time to visit | July–September |
Cheapest time to visit | November–January |
Local currency | € 10 = £8.62 |
Language | French |
Average weekend price | £74 per night |
Average weekday price | £80 per night |
Typical stay | 2 nights |
Massena Square
0.1 miles from city centre
Place Massena
0.1 miles from city centre
Garibaldi Square
0.6 miles from city centre
Avenue Jean Medecin
0.2 miles from city centre
Allianz Riviera Stadium
3.9 miles from city centre
Nice was excellent - plenty to do and things to see.
10 October 2016
Nice was excellent - plenty to do and things to see. Weather was excellent and the locals were very friendly and helpful. Took a bus to Monaco which at the minute resembles a building site - so much work going on. We ate out each evening. Found a great Italian restaurant and the Hard Rock Cafe was excellent. We ate one night in a restaurant called Buffalo Grill - the food was awful - the worst steak i ever had - avoid at all costs. We plan to return next year. We stayed at the Hotel De France - it only has a two star rating but its as good as some three star hotels I have stayed in. It doesn't have a lift which is why its marked as 2*. The rooms were cleaned daily, had comfortable beds and were all air-conditioned - the staff on the desk were very friendly. We found a great cafe just three doors down and had breakfast there every morning - the lady owner spoke good english and the food was excellent.
Great plac to chill.
4 September 2017
Great plac to chill. Quaint and modern side by side. Spend days on the beach. Nights walking the Promenade. Lots of small cafes, restaurants, even a casino. We stayed in a boutiue hotel, but there are plenty of ways to spend a lot for luxury accommodations.
The best thing about our trip was our amazing stay at Hotel...
25 July 2016
The best thing about our trip was our amazing stay at Hotel 64.The hotel is near to main train station,tram,restaurants and shopping mall.Internet connection was superb,you can connect to internet without a problem.They served the best bread in nice.The hotel was always clean.Hotel staffs were very helpful and friendly.I would recommend everyone to stay at Hotel 64,Nice.
Had wonderful time in Nice
28 May 2016
Beautiful City, easy to get around the attractions, easy to another cities around Nice, train station staffs and information central staff were very nice and helpful. My hotel's room was comfortable, bed and bathroom are very clean. For sure, I will revisit Nice with my friends again.
Heaven on the Cote d'Azur
22 May 2016
. Nice is the 5th largest city in France, but never overpowers the visitor. The people you encounter in hotels and restaurants are charming and take great pleasure in helping tourists enjoy their stay. Go to the same cafe or restaurant more than twice and they instantly recognise your face the next time. Nice offers a superb combination of different types of holiday. You can spend time at the beach, sunbathing, indulging in water sports. Alternatively you can wander round the old city, with its narrow streets crammed with fascinating little shops and cafes. There are many quaint little eccentricities to be unearthed : for example the boutique which sells only merchandise with a cat theme! In May the daytime temperature can reach 24/25, so the Old City is a great place to stay cool! Try the Place Massena for people watching. It is particularly fascinating at night.
Nice, Côte d'Azur
6 May 2016
It's just 20 mins away from Monaco by train! It's nice to have breakfast/brunch on a rooftop of Plaza hotel. Also I liked Baltazar cafe w a sea view and wifi, plus very friendly personnel. And of course Negresco Hotel for a fancy dinner at a luxury interior.
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