The best hotels in Nice
Nice has 8,000+ places to stay and a genuinely confusing spread of neighborhoods, price points, and hype. We reviewed the standouts. these 10 made the cut.
Our Top Picks in Nice
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Hotel Villa Victoria
Carré d'Or, Nice
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Hôtel Aston La Scala
Place Masséna, Nice
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Mercure Nice Centre Grimaldi
City Centre, Nice
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Boscolo Exedra Nice
Promenade des Anglais, Nice
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Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée
Promenade des Anglais, Nice
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Le Negresco
Promenade des Anglais, Nice
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All Hotels Compared
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right hotel. Prices reflect shoulder season averages.
| # | Hotel | City & Area | Price/Night | Score | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel Pastoral | Libération, Nice | $55–85/night | 7.6/10 | Budget Pick |
| 2 | Hotel Durante | Cimiez, Nice | $75–110/night | 8.1/10 | Hidden Gem |
| 3 | Hotel Villa Victoria | Carré d'Or, Nice | $110–165/night | 8.3/10 | Best Value |
| 4 | Hôtel Le Grimaldi | Carré d'Or, Nice | $130–190/night | 8.7/10 | Most Popular |
| 5 | Hôtel Aston La Scala | Place Masséna, Nice | $145–210/night | 8.5/10 | Best Location |
| 6 | Mercure Nice Centre Grimaldi | City Centre, Nice | $155–215/night | 8.2/10 | Business Pick |
| 7 | Hôtel Suisse | Vieux-Nice, Nice | $170–240/night | 8.8/10 | Romantic Stay |
| 8 | Boscolo Exedra Nice | Promenade des Anglais, Nice | $195–270/night | 9/10 | Top Rated |
| 9 | Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée | Promenade des Anglais, Nice | $280–520/night | 9.1/10 | Luxury Pick |
| 10 | Le Negresco | Promenade des Anglais, Nice | $420–900/night | 9.3/10 | Top Rated |
Why These Hotels Made Our List
Every hotel earned its spot. Here's exactly why we picked each one.
Hotel Pastoral
Hotel Pastoral sits on rue Assalit near the Libération market, a short tram ride from the beach and Old Town. Rooms are compact and dated but consistently clean, and the staff are genuinely helpful. Breakfast is basic but included in most rates, which softens the blow. This is a solid base for budget travelers who plan to spend most of their time outside the room.
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Hotel Durante
Hotel Durante is tucked on avenue Durante near the train station, surrounded by a surprisingly peaceful garden for this part of the city. Rooms vary in size but the ones overlooking the courtyard are worth requesting at check-in. The Matisse Museum and Cimiez neighborhood are a short bus ride uphill. It draws a loyal repeat crowd who appreciate the calm atmosphere and fair prices.
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Hotel Villa Victoria
Hotel Villa Victoria occupies a handsome Belle Epoque building on boulevard Victor Hugo in the upscale Carré d'Or district. The interiors blend period details with updated furnishings, and the garden terrace is a genuine highlight for morning coffee. Rooms on the upper floors are quieter and worth the slight premium. The Promenade des Anglais is a ten-minute walk and the surrounding streets have excellent restaurants.
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Hôtel Le Grimaldi
Le Grimaldi sits on rue Grimaldi, right in the heart of the pedestrian-friendly Carré d'Or shopping district. The rooms are decorated with warm Provençal fabrics and are noticeably more stylish than what you find at this price point in Nice. Staff are attentive without being intrusive. The Place Masséna and the beach are both walkable, making the location close to ideal for first-time visitors.
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Hôtel Aston La Scala
Hôtel Aston La Scala stands directly on avenue Félix Faure, steps from Place Masséna and the tram line. The rooftop pool with views over the city is the standout feature and genuinely earns the price difference over nearby competitors. Rooms are modern and well-maintained, though standard rooms on lower floors feel a bit small. It works equally well for business stays and short leisure breaks given how central everything is.
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Mercure Nice Centre Grimaldi
The Mercure Grimaldi is on rue Grimaldi in central Nice, reliable chain comfort in a city that can be expensive for what you get. Rooms are consistently clean and soundproofed reasonably well against street noise. The hotel is well-positioned for the Palais des Congrès conference center, making it a go-to for business travelers. Leisure guests will find the beach, Old Town, and shopping all within easy walking distance.
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Hôtel Suisse
Hôtel Suisse clings to the base of Castle Hill on quai Rauba-Capeù, with some of the most dramatic sea views of any hotel in Nice. The building is historic and the rooms facing the water are genuinely beautiful, with floor-to-ceiling windows and the sound of waves below. Old Town is steps away, and the Castle Hill hike starts right outside the door. Rooms without a sea view are considerably less special, so pay for the upgrade.
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Boscolo Exedra Nice
The Boscolo Exedra occupies a grand Haussmann-era building directly on the Promenade des Anglais at the Massena end. The rooftop pool and bar area are spectacular in summer, and the breakfast spread is one of the better hotel breakfasts in the city. Rooms are large by Nice standards and elegantly finished. Service is polished and consistent, which puts it ahead of several pricier competitors on the same strip.
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Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée
The Palais de la Méditerranée is one of the iconic Art Deco facades on the Promenade des Anglais, and the Hyatt restoration preserved the exterior beautifully. Inside, rooms are spacious and contemporary, with sea-facing balconies on the upper floors being worth every extra euro. The spa, casino, and multiple dining options mean you rarely need to leave the building. It sets the standard for luxury on the Promenade and the service consistently backs that up.
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Le Negresco
Le Negresco is the most recognizable hotel on the Côte d'Azur, sitting at 37 Promenade des Anglais under its famous pink dome since 1913. Every room is individually decorated with museum-quality art and antiques, and the experience feels more like staying in a private collection than a hotel. The Chantecler restaurant holds a Michelin star and the brasserie is reliably excellent for something more casual. This is a place with genuine history and personality, not just a high price tag.
Check AvailabilityWhere to Stay in Nice
The neighborhood you pick matters more than the hotel.
First time in Nice: where to actually stay
Don't overthink it. Book in Carré d'Or or within 3 blocks of Place Masséna and you'll be walking distance from everything worth seeing. Vieux-Nice, the beach, the Promenade, the Promenade du Paillon green corridor. all within 10-15 minutes on foot.
What catches first-timers out is the noise. Vieux-Nice looks gorgeous in photos but Rue de la Préfecture and Cours Saleya get loud until late. If you're a light sleeper, stay in Carré d'Or and walk into the old town for dinner instead of sleeping in it.
Budget travel in Nice: what $55-110 actually gets you
At the bottom of the range, Hotel Pastoral in Libération at $55-85/night is about as cheap as you'll get without sacrificing safety or sanity. Libération is a real neighborhood. less polished than Carré d'Or but with good cheap eats on Avenue Malaussena and a 15-minute walk to the centre.
Step up to $75-110/night and Hotel Durante in Cimiez offers something different: peace, greenery, and proximity to the Musée Matisse. It's not the beachfront fantasy, but the bus down to the Promenade takes under 10 minutes and you'll sleep far better than in a $90 room above a Vieux-Nice bar.
Luxury hotels in Nice: what you're actually paying for
Le Negresco on the Promenade des Anglais is in a category of its own. At $420-900/night, you're staying in a registered historic monument with an art collection that rivals small museums. The rotunda bar alone is worth a drink even if you're not a guest.
The Hyatt Regency Palais de la Méditerranée at $280-520/night delivers a more modern luxury experience. The infinity pool facing the sea is real, not a marketing trick. And the location between the Negresco and the city centre means you're 12 minutes walk from Place Masséna without sacrificing the Promenade.
Nice in summer: what you need to know before you book
July and August are brutally crowded on the Promenade and in Vieux-Nice. Hotel rates jump 40-60% across the board. The beach is public and free, but you'll be sharing it with half of Europe. Book at least 3 months out if you want anything near the Promenade at a reasonable rate.
The Nice Jazz Festival runs in July at Cimiez Gardens. a 20-minute walk from the centre. That week specifically, Cimiez hotels fill up fast. Book Hôtel Durante early if you want to be close without paying Promenade prices.
Nice Carnival: booking smart around the biggest event of the year
The Nice Carnival runs for roughly 2 weeks in February, centered around Place Masséna and the Promenade. It's one of the largest carnivals in Europe and hotel prices spike sharply. sometimes doubling for the final weekend. If Carnival is why you're coming, book 4-6 months out.
If Carnival isn't your thing, the weeks immediately before and after are actually a great time to visit. Prices drop back to $85-150/night at mid-range properties, the weather sits around 10-14°C, and the city is noticeably quieter. The flower market at Cours Saleya still runs every morning except Monday.
Getting around Nice: trams, buses, and when to walk
Tram line 1 runs east-west across the city and is legitimately useful, connecting the airport tram hub at Jean Médecin, Place Masséna, and Vieux-Nice. A single ticket costs €1.70 and a 10-trip carnet runs €13.50. Most of central Nice is walkable. Carré d'Or to Vieux-Nice is 10 minutes on foot.
Taxis are metered but expensive by French standards. expect €12-18 for most in-city rides. The hills up to Cimiez are the one place most people cave and take a cab or bus 15/17 from the centre. Cycling on the Promenade is genuinely pleasant via the Vélo Bleu bike-share scheme, with stations every 300 meters.
Nice's best neighborhoods
Prioritize Vieux-Nice or Carré d'Or if you want to walk everywhere and actually feel the city. The Promenade des Anglais is beautiful but loud, and the area around Nice-Ville station is best avoided unless you're arriving late and leaving early.
Promenade des Anglais 2 vetted hotels The iconic waterfront. Spectacular views, premium prices, and constant activity.
The iconic waterfront. Spectacular views, premium prices, and constant activity.
This is the address people picture when they think of Nice. The 7-kilometer seafront boulevard runs from the airport side of the city all the way to the Castel beach near Vieux-Nice. The Boscolo Exedra and Hyatt Palais de la Méditerranée sit here, and both earn their rates.
What you're paying for is direct sea access and the view. Rooms with a full Promenade-facing balcony at the Hyatt start around $280/night. That's real money, but waking up to the Baie des Anges every morning is not the same as viewing it from 6 blocks inland.
The downside: traffic noise on the Promenade itself is significant, especially in summer. Ask specifically for upper-floor sea-view rooms. lower floors facing the boulevard can be surprisingly loud even with double glazing.
Carré d'Or & Place Masséna 3 vetted hotels Nice's most livable central zone. Walk to everything, eat well, sleep soundly.
Nice's most livable central zone. Walk to everything, eat well, sleep soundly.
Carré d'Or. literally 'Golden Square'. is the polished central grid between Avenue Jean Médecin and Rue de France. Hotel Villa Victoria and Hôtel Le Grimaldi are both here, and so is Hôtel Aston La Scala right on Place Masséna. This is where we'd put first-timers.
You're 8-10 minutes walk from Vieux-Nice, 5 minutes from the tram at Masséna, and 10 minutes from the beach. The streets around Rue de la Buffa and Rue Alphonse Karr have genuinely good restaurants and bars without the full tourist markup of Cours Saleya.
Price range here is $110-210/night depending on the hotel and season. That's the honest mid-range for Nice. Don't expect budget. do expect comfort, location, and easy access to everything.
Vieux-Nice & City Centre 2 vetted hotels Old town atmosphere with Baroque architecture, markets, and late-night noise.
Old town atmosphere with Baroque architecture, markets, and late-night noise.
Vieux-Nice is the oldest part of the city, a dense tangle of ochre and terracotta buildings between the Colline du Château and Place Masséna. Hôtel Suisse sits right on Quai Rauba-Capeu with views of both the sea and the château hill. The Mercure Nice Centre Grimaldi covers the city centre side, closer to the commercial streets.
Cours Saleya hosts one of the best morning markets in the south of France, Tuesday through Sunday. You're 5 minutes walk from the beach, 10 minutes from the tram. But noise is a real issue. Friday and Saturday nights in the old town streets can run loud until 3am.
Hôtel Suisse at $170-240/night is the romantic option here, with sea-facing rooms that genuinely deliver. For business or longer stays, the Mercure at $155-215/night is more practical and quieter.
Cimiez & Libération 2 vetted hotels The budget-smart and residential side of Nice. Less glamour, more authenticity.
The budget-smart and residential side of Nice. Less glamour, more authenticity.
Cimiez sits on the hills north of the centre, 20-25 minutes walk from the Promenade but served by buses 15 and 17 from Place Masséna in under 10 minutes. It's a quieter, greener district popular with the French themselves. Hotel Durante at $75-110/night is up here. and genuinely good.
Libération, anchored by Place du Général de Gaulle, is a working neighborhood west of the station. Hotel Pastoral at $55-85/night is about as affordable as Nice gets without stepping into genuinely sketchy territory. The covered Libération market on Avenue Malausséna is excellent for breakfast supplies.
Neither area gives you the seafront, but both save you real money. If the beach matters most, factor in 20-30 minutes round-trip daily. If you're using Nice as a base for day trips to Monaco, Èze, and Antibes, these neighborhoods make a lot of financial sense.
Best Areas by Vibe
Tell us how you travel and we'll point you to the right part of Nice.
Romantic
Hôtel Suisse on Quai Rauba-Capeu is the call here. Sea-facing rooms above the château hill, 3 minutes walk to Vieux-Nice at night, and far enough from the bar strips to actually sleep.
Culture
Base yourself in Cimiez near the Musée Matisse and the Roman ruins at the Arènes. Hotel Durante is a 5-minute walk to both, and the Musée National Marc Chagall is 10 minutes downhill.
Family
Carré d'Or works best for families. You're close to the Promenade du Paillon park, the beach is 10 minutes walk, and the tram on Avenue Jean Médecin connects to everywhere without needing a car.
Budget
Libération around Place du Général de Gaulle keeps costs down without the grime of the station area. Hotel Pastoral at $55-85/night is honest value, with the covered market and decent brasseries within 5 minutes walk.
Beach
The Promenade des Anglais is the only answer here. Boscolo Exedra or Hyatt Palais de la Méditerranée put you directly on the seafront. you're in the water in 2 minutes flat.
Foodie
Vieux-Nice around Cours Saleya and Rue Pairolière is where Niçoise cuisine is done properly. Socca at Chez René Socca, pissaladière at the morning market, and proper daube at the restaurants tucked into Rue Droite.
Location Quality
Is the neighborhood walkable? Are restaurants, shops, and attractions within 10 minutes on foot? How does it feel after dark? We evaluate safety, public transport access, and whether the area has genuine local character or just tourist traps. A hotel in the wrong neighborhood ruins a trip. That's why location carries the most weight.
Value for Money
We compare what you pay against what you get. A €150 hotel with a great location, clean rooms, and helpful staff can outscore a €500 hotel with fancy amenities in a bad area. We factor in seasonal pricing, cancellation policies, and hidden costs like tourist tax and breakfast surcharges. The goal is finding the best ratio, not the lowest price.
Guest Experience
We analyze thousands of verified guest reviews across multiple platforms, looking for patterns rather than individual complaints. Consistent praise for cleanliness, staff, and room quality counts. We also assess the intangibles: does the hotel have character? Would you recommend it to a friend? A soul-less chain hotel with perfect facilities still loses to a well-run boutique with personality.
When to Visit Nice
When to visit Nice and what to pay.
Summer (June-August)
The Promenade and Vieux-Nice are genuinely packed. beaches hit capacity by 10am in July. The Nice Jazz Festival in Cimiez Gardens runs mid-July and pushes prices up further. Book 3-4 months out for anything decent under $200/night.
Spring (March-May)
This is the window we'd recommend to most travelers. Temperatures climb steadily from 12°C in March to 20°C in May, hotel prices sit 25-40% below summer rates, and the Cours Saleya market is at its best with spring produce. The Cannes Film Festival in mid-May spills over slightly into Nice. book early if that's your window.
Autumn (September-November)
September is almost as good as May. The sea is still warm at 22-24°C, prices drop significantly after the August peak, and the city feels like itself again. October is quieter still. Carré d'Or hotels run $110-165/night versus $165-220/night in August.
Winter (December-February)
Nice in winter is underrated. It rarely drops below 7°C, the light is extraordinary, and hotels in Carré d'Or drop to $110-165/night. The exception is Carnival, which runs in February. that fortnight sees a sharp price spike across the city, with some Promenade hotels doubling their rates.
Booking Tips for Nice
Insider tips for booking hotels in Nice.
Book Promenade hotels 3+ months out for summer
The 4-5 hotels directly on the Promenade des Anglais fill up for July-August by April. If you want a sea-facing room at the Boscolo Exedra or Hyatt Palais de la Méditerranée, $195-520/night is the range and availability goes fast. Waiting until June for a July trip means either settling or overpaying for last-minute inventory.
Carnival week prices double. book by October
The Nice Carnival (mid-to-late February) is the city's biggest event and hotel prices behave accordingly. The main parade weekend on the Promenade and around Place Masséna sees mid-range rooms jump from $110-165/night to $200-300/night. Lock in refundable rates by October if you're planning a February trip.
Skip hotel breakfast. use the morning market instead
The Cours Saleya flower and food market runs Tuesday through Sunday and sells fresh bread, local cheeses, and socca from around €5-8. Hotel breakfasts in Nice typically run €18-28 per person. For a week-long stay, skipping the hotel breakfast saves €100-200 per couple. spend it on dinner instead.
Avoid rooms below the 3rd floor on the Promenade
The Boulevard des Anglais carries serious traffic and the noise filters up more than you'd expect. At the Boscolo Exedra and Hyatt Palais de la Méditerranée, request floors 4 and above with a sea-facing orientation. It's worth calling the hotel directly. they'll note the preference on your booking, especially for longer stays.
Use the Vélo Bleu bike-share along the Promenade
Nice's Vélo Bleu system has 175 stations across the city. A 3-day pass costs €5 and covers rides up to 30 minutes, which covers the entire Promenade. It's genuinely the fastest way to move between Vieux-Nice, Carré d'Or, and the western Promenade. The flat coastal path means even non-cyclists manage it easily.
Ask for quieter courtyard rooms in Vieux-Nice
Rue de la Préfecture and Rue Pairolière are beautiful during the day and noisy until late at night on weekends. If you're staying in Vieux-Nice, always ask for a room facing the interior courtyard rather than the street. It can mean the difference between sleeping at midnight and still being awake at 2am.
Hotels in Nice — FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking hotels in Nice.
What's the best neighborhood to stay in Nice?
Carré d'Or is our top pick. It's 5 minutes walk from Place Masséna, 10 minutes from the beach, and surrounded by genuinely good restaurants on Rue de France and Rue Alphonse Karr. Vieux-Nice is more atmospheric but the narrow streets get loud until 2am on weekends.
How much should I budget for a hotel in Nice?
Budget travelers can find decent rooms from $55-85/night in Libération. Mid-range in Carré d'Or or around Place Masséna runs $110-215/night. The Promenade des Anglais hotels start around $195/night and the real luxury tier. Le Negresco, Hyatt Palais de la Méditerranée. starts at $280/night and goes well past $500.
Is the area near Nice-Ville train station worth staying in?
Honestly, no. The blocks immediately around Nice-Ville station have a higher rate of petty theft than other parts of the city, and the hotels there tend to overcharge for the quality. You're better off taking tram line 1 for 3 stops to Place Masséna and staying somewhere that actually shows you Nice.
When is the best time to visit Nice?
May and September are the sweet spot. Temperatures sit at 18-24°C, the summer crush is gone, and hotel rates drop 20-35% compared to July-August peaks. The Carnival in February is worth the cooler 8-13°C weather if you book 3-4 months out. rooms fill fast and prices spike.
How do I get from Nice Airport to my hotel?
Tram line 2 runs directly from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport to the city centre in about 25-30 minutes and costs €1.70. A taxi to the Promenade des Anglais runs €25-35. Skip the overpriced shuttle services at the arrivals hall. the tram stop is a 5-minute walk from Terminal 1.
Are hotels on the Promenade des Anglais worth the price?
For some travelers, yes. If you're staying at the Boscolo Exedra or Hyatt Palais de la Méditerranée, the direct sea views and beach access justify the $195-520/night price. But plenty of mid-range hotels in Carré d'Or are 8 minutes walk from the same water and cost half as much.
Is Nice safe for tourists?
Generally yes. The main thing to watch is pickpocketing around Cours Saleya market and the area west of the train station near Avenue Malausséna. Vieux-Nice and Carré d'Or feel safe at night. Keep your bag zipped on tram line 1 during rush hour and you'll be fine.
Do Nice hotels include breakfast?
Most don't at the mid-range level. and when they do, you're often paying €18-25 for something you can replicate at any boulangerie on Rue de la Préfecture for €6. Skip the hotel breakfast unless it's included in the rate. Head to Vieux-Nice for socca or a proper café crème instead.
What is Cimiez like for hotels?
Cimiez is quieter, greener, and sits up on the hill above central Nice near the Musée Matisse and Cimiez Monastery. It's a 20-minute walk or short bus ride from the Promenade. Hotel Durante up there is genuinely good value at $75-110/night, and you escape the coastal noise entirely.
Can I visit Monaco as a day trip from Nice?
Yes, easily. The train from Nice-Ville to Monaco-Monte-Carlo takes 20 minutes and costs around €4 each way. Trains run every 30 minutes. Stay in Nice and day-trip Monaco rather than paying Monaco's hotel prices. you're looking at 3-4 times the cost for equivalent rooms.
What should I avoid when booking hotels in Nice?
Watch out for hotels advertising 'sea view' that are actually on Rue de la Buffa or similar streets with only a partial, angled glimpse of the water. Read recent reviews carefully. some Vieux-Nice properties haven't updated their rooms since 2015 but charge 2024 prices. Also avoid booking non-refundable rates for July-August without checking the Carnival and Jazz Festival dates.
Which Nice neighborhoods are best for food?
Vieux-Nice around Cours Saleya and Rue Pairolière has the most concentrated dining, from socca stalls to proper Niçoise cuisine. Carré d'Or along Rue de France has better cocktail bars and modern bistros. For something less touristy, the Libération neighborhood around Place du Général de Gaulle has local brasseries with half the markup.