Nice City Centre Travel Guide
Nice
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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.
Hôtel Negresco
You can learn about the history of Nice when you stop by Hôtel Negresco. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this quaint area.
Avenue Jean Medecin
During your visit to Nice, you can do some window-shopping at Avenue Jean Medecin. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Things to do
Nice Le Grand Tour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus
The best French Riviera Full-Day from Cannes Small-Group Shore Excursion
From Nice : Monaco, Monte Carlo & Èze Tour (T2)
Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, la Turbie, 7H Shared Tour from Cannes
Entrance ticket to the Escoffier Culinary Art Museum
Top hotels in Nice City Centre
Hôtel Vacances Bleues Le Royal
"Loved the location and set up of the room"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice
"Hotel is beautiful but pricey I had reserved two separate beds and was given a king room I was traveling with my daughter, so it wasn’t a problem however, if I had been in another situation, I would’ve had to change rooms. Hotel is very nice but I feel like there’s other nice places in the area that ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Hôtel Saint Georges
"Broken elevator"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Le Meridien Nice
"Very good location and customer focus."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Albert 1'er Hotel Nice, France
"The hotel is in a great location near the beach, old town and transport links. Rooms are of a good size and recently modernised. We did not like the late hotel check in time if 4.00pm although we pointed out that on our booking with you us was 3.00pm. Would rather an earlier check in and check out. ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Hotel Beau Rivage
"Excellent stay"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Nice City Centre
Old Town Nice
Known for its beaches and abundant dining options, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Nice. Top attractions like Place Massena and Promenade des Anglais are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Opera - Vieille Ville Tram Station or Cathedral - Vieille Ville Tram Station to see more of the city.
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.
Jean-Médecin
While you're in Jean-Médecin, take in top sights like Place Massena or Promenade des Anglais, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Massena Tramway Station or Jean Medecin Tramway Station.
Quartier du Port
While you're in Quartier du Port, take in top sights like Place Garibaldi and jump on the metro at Garibaldi Tram Station to see more of the city.
Cap-Ferrat
You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Cap-Ferrat. You might want to make time for a stop at Paloma Beach or Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild.
