Nice City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Promenade des Anglais
Stroll the promenade day or night for views across the Bay of Angels, and access to Nice’s best beaches.
Place Massena
Nice’s main square offers opportunities for shopping, delightful cafés dotted around the edge and some of the best people-watching in the city.
Avenue Jean Medecin
During your visit to Nice, you can do some window-shopping at Avenue Jean Medecin. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Cours Saleya
Spend a few hours shopping for souvenirs in the colorful stalls of one of Nice’s most famous markets, which overflows with exotic flowers and local produce.
Nice Étoile Shopping Center
This shopping complex lives up to its billing as a major retail destination, filled with upscale boutiques and bakeries serving tasty French pastries and desserts.
Florida Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Florida Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Nice. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
The best French Riviera Full-Day from Cannes Small-Group Shore Excursion
From Nice: Eze, Monaco, & Monte-Carlo Half-Day Trip
Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, la Turbie, 7H Shared Tour from Cannes
Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze Day from Villefranche Small-Group and Shore Excursion
Nice - Couple Appetizers with Romantic Sea View & Shopping pass
Top hotels in Nice City Centre
Le Meridien Nice
Great location
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hôtel Vacances Bleues Le Royal
The room size was great. Very friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Albert 1'er Hotel Nice, France
Great location and staff!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel - A Leading Hotel of the World
We returned to Nice because we had such a wonderful stay at the Anantara Plaza Nice Hotel two years ago. This experience made that an excellent decision. The hotel manager was gracious, showed us extraordinary service, and attended to every need. The staff was attentive, and the room and its appointments ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hotel Le Negresco
We stayed at this hotel for 14 days. It was exceptionally clean, and the staff was incredibly helpful and polite. Everyone in the concierge department was also very helpful. Rami, in particular, was incredibly gracious and helpful in assisting us in exploring the town and its surroundings. We will ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hotel West End Nice Promenade
We really enjoyed staying at Hotel West End. The location along the Promenade Anglais was excellent and in short walking distance of the Old Town and Castle Hill. We checked in and the hotel staff got us into our room in less than 15 minutes. The service was impeccable. I felt like I was transported ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Nice City Centre
Carre d'Or
While you're in Carre d'Or, take in top sights like Promenade des Anglais and jump on the metro at Massena Tramway Station to see more of the city.
Thiers
While you're in Thiers, take in top sights like Theatre Athena and jump on the metro at Alsace - Lorraine Tram Station to see more of the city.
Musicians Quarter
While visiting Musicians Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Avenue Jean Medecin and Theatre Athena.
Jean-Médecin
While you're in Jean-Médecin, take in top sights like Promenade des Anglais or Nice Étoile Shopping Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Massena Tramway Station or Jean Medecin Tramway Station.
Centre Ville-Gare
Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Centre Ville-Gare. Check out top attractions like Avenue Jean Medecin and Nice Étoile Shopping Center, and jump on the metro at Thiers Tramway Station or Jean Medecin Tramway Station to see more of the city.
Les Baumettes
Known for its pristine beaches and ample dining options, there's plenty to explore in Les Baumettes. You can visit top attractions like Promenade des Anglais and Florida Beach, and jump on the metro at Magnan Tram Station or Lenval - Hôpital Tram Station to see more of the city.
