Nice is the capital of the Côte d'Azur and the most revered French resort. Everyone who has ever heard of this heavenly place dreams of admiring its beautiful views and the endless turquoise sea. The town is quite small, but it is still wiser to decide where to stay in Nice before the trip. Accommodation options range from luxury hotels to small hotels and hostels.
Most often people come to Nice for a beach holiday, so it is better to settle near the beaches, or in areas close to the coast. In addition to access to the resort's holy of holies - beach areas, you will have such bonuses as sea views and being in the epicenter of tourist life. In addition, it is in these quarters that all the most interesting things always happen and here you can have fun.
Nice hotels
No matter how much time you spend in the resort space, you still don't want to leave here, so the issue of long-term accommodation is always relevant, and in this private apartments or the same hostels will come to the rescue. For a standard vacation of a week or two, local hotels are suitable, which can provide home peace and comfort.
What nicely characterizes the hotels in Nice is a high class of service, all hotels keep the European brand and even 1-2 star hotels are distinguished by high service.
Most of Nice hotels are 3 and 4 stars. Here, an optimal set of services is organized, necessary for a comfortable and carefree stay; guests can purchase any services for an additional fee. Many hotels have their own beach, restaurant, swimming pool, spa complex - everything that can diversify the leisure of the most sophisticated and demanding guests.
Most of the establishments are located along the coast, almost along the beach strip. But staying in second and third line hotels is much cheaper, though not always convenient. The best option is the intermediate districts, from where it is close to both the sea and the city center, where dolce vita flourishes and the sounds of music never stop.
Another nice feature of Nice is that all hotels, restaurants and other establishments are located in historical buildings, even modern hotels are equipped in semi-antique buildings so as not to disturb the general idyll. Inside, most of the time, the continuation of exquisite European luxury awaits visitors, which can be observed from the outside. Exquisite interiors, stucco, crystal, painting, antique furniture. You will have to pay dearly for this, Nice - in general, the resort is not cheap.
An average two will cost 30-50 €, triplets, of which the majority in the town - 70-100 € and more. Fours differ little in quality from threes, but they cost about 150 €.
There are also very expensive hotels with crazy price tags. A striking example is the legendary Negresco hotel with rooms for over a thousand euros. For this money, you will be offered luxury apartments, a private beach, parking, a first-class restaurant, bar, swimming pool, gym and even a personal trainer. There is no need to mention such trifles as the author's design and unsurpassed service.
The cheapest option where to stay in Nice is hostels - only 15 € per day. Although there are not many of them here, this type of accommodation is extremely popular even in low season.
Popular districts of Nice
Best Areas to Stay in:
- Centre.
- Old city.
- Golden square.
- Cimiez.
- Mont Boron.
- Fabron.
- English Embankment.
- Vernier.
- The Quarter of the Musicians.
Centre
If in most cities the center means the main part of the city, or the historical district, here it is rather the center of tourist and entertainment life, around which the main resort life flows.
Consisting of restaurants, bars, pubs, cabarets, shops, shops, boutiques, clubs, discos, the center of Nice never stops and does not slow down. Day and night, the area has fun until you drop and invites everyone who is within reach to join it. Living here is fun, interesting, but definitely not calm and relaxed. It is better for tourists with children to stay away - you will not be able to relax in such an environment, and it will take a long time to get enough sleep after a week spent here.
Hotels: Best Western Plus, B4 Plaza Nice, Boréal Nice, Hotel 64 Nice, Durante, Brice Garden, Best Western New York, Club Inn, Hotel Du Midi, Aston La Scala.
Old city
Each city has a historical center, and since Nice began to build in the 14th century, it simply could not but exist. The most attractive part of the resort for tourists, full of antiquities, historical buildings, beautiful architecture and hundreds of stories from different eras.
It houses the Prefectural Palace with frescoes, carvings, sculptures and an art gallery inside. Narrow medieval streets will lead you through the most iconic places of the quarter: through the Cathedral of Saint Reparata, the Palace of the Commune, the Senate, the Governor's Palace.
The area never sleeps, there are many clubs, bars, shops. And on top of that, it is located close to the beach. The old quarter is full of hotels of all categories where you can stay in Nice.
Hotels: Beau Rivage, Palais Saleya Boutique hotel, Le Genève, Albert 1er, Hotel De La Mer, Les Suites Massena, Hotel Rossetti, Villa La Tour, Au Picardy.
Golden square
A promising area in every sense, located a few hundred meters from the beach and not far from the resort's attractions, plus an impressive number of hotels are open here. The area is dominated by buildings from the past and the century before last, many beautiful buildings are complemented by restaurants, bars and cafes that naturally fit into the overall environment. The main cultural monument is the Maria Cristina Palace, and the most beautiful place is the Albert Gardens.
Day and night, resort passions do not subside here, people are having fun as best they can, any guest will be pleased to have a glass at the end of a hot day.
Hotels: Nice Riviera Sweet Home, Aria, Hôtel Oasis, Little Palace, Hotel Gounod, Hotel Villa Victoria, Ibis Styles, Splendid Hotel & Spa.
Cimier
A prestigious area that has grown on a high hill. Part of the city is popular with residents and visitors, although it is far from the sea. You can get to the beach from Cimiez in half an hour, this time can be shortened by using transport. In order to stay in Nice, there are many hotels, and they are inexpensive and with acceptable conditions.
In the area is the monastery of Notre-dame-de-Cimieux from the 16th century. Intellectuals will surely be interested in the Matthies Museum. Nature lovers will be more attracted by the Monastery Garden.
Hotels: Floride, Maison Bonfils, Le Petit Palais, Mirabeau, Monsigny, Chez Brigitte Guesthouse, Comte de Nice, Nice Center Studio Guest House, Kyriad Nice Gare.
Mont Boron
The quarter is literally buried in blooming greenery, everywhere you can find the longed-for shade from the Mediterranean flora and take a break from the scorching sun. The habitat of expensive villas and luxurious mansions, however, there is also a place for classic mansions and hotels.
The area is more popular with the French themselves, although visitors from all over the world can be found on its streets. Suitable for long term rental and residence.
Hotels: Le Saint Paul, Welcome Hotel, Villa la Malouine, Monet, La Regence, Hotel Suisse, La Pérouse.
Fabron
Fabron is located in the western part of Nice, where hotel prices are more moderate, and therefore popular with vacationers. Another advantage of Fabron - it is almost adjacent to the sea - you can get to the beach in a matter of minutes, and the windows offer a delightful view of the sea. A great place to stay in Nice, although it is a new area with modern developments. The undoubted merit is the proximity to the center with its idle life.
Hotels: Nice Beach, Le Ferber, Villa Bellabé, Radisson Blu, Azur, Magnan, Flots d'Azur, Villa Eden.
English Embankment
The most lively and romantic area, located close to the coast. The main resort promenade and hotel location. The best hotels lined up along the embankment in orderly rows, and with them restaurants, bars, rental offices, excursion bureaus and everything without which a summer vacation is unthinkable. The windows of the hotels face the beaches, so that even in the evening and at night you can admire the sea unceasingly.
Hotels: Le Royal Promenade des Anglais, Le Grand Sud, Radisson Blu Hotel, AC Hotel Nice by Marriott, La Pérouse, Negresco, Westminster, Residence Le Copacabana.
Vernier
Quiet residential area, designed for an average level. You won't find millionaires here, but there are plenty of wealthy French people. If we consider it as a place to stay in Nice, then it is quite decent, with pleasant prices and quality.
Perfectly equipped infrastructure, excellent layout, nice architecture - this is what attracts Vernier. There are not many attractions, the main one is the Marc Chagall Museum.
Hotels: Comte De Nice, De Berne, Parisien, Monsigny, Mirabeau Nice, Chambre Patou, Nice Cozy Studio, La Casa Nissarte.
Musicians Quarter
The quarter got its name because most of its streets are named after famous musicians. Quite a lively and colorful place, it is not without reason that it is located in the center of the city.
The streets are dominated by the architecture of the beginning of the last century. Almost all the first floors are set aside for benches, shops and restaurants of national cuisine. In one day, here you can taste all the main delicacies of the world, without even leaving the street.
The highlight of the area is the Cathedral of Notre Dame - the scale, of course, is not the same as in Paris, but it is also impressive.
Hotels where to stay in Nice: Oasis, Gounod, Evelia Hotels, Splendid, Nice Riviera Sweet Home, Aria, Villa Otero by Happyculture, Victor Hugo, Berlioz, Little Palace, Brice Garden, Goldstar Resort & Suites, Villa Victoria, Windsor, Busby, Villa Rivoli.
