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.
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.
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.
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 charming cafes in this romantic area.
Things to do
Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, la Turbie, 7H Shared Tour from Cannes
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 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
The location is great, very walkable and right across from the beach.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice
Beach view was excellent, everything was close and easy to get to.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Best Western Premier Hotel Roosevelt
Front desk people were great. Location is great. Room was everything you could want.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Albert 1'er Hotel Nice, France
Amazing
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hôtel Vacances Bleues Le Royal
Staff was courteous and my room had a view of the ocean. The sunrise and sunsets were stunning. The only cons were a few chairs looked outdated and the room attendant did not vacuum my croissant crumbs, but no biggy. Everything else was wonderful.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hotel Le Negresco
One of the best hotels in the world! We have stayed there multiple times and each time everything is absolute perfection, from the rooms, to the staff, to the food and beverage. 5 stars!
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Nice City Centre
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.
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 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 Basilique Notre Dame and Avenue Jean Medecin, 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.
