Vieux-Nice (Old Town)
Ideal for: couples, solo, first visit
Colourful lanes, markets and restaurants, a stone's throw from the sea. Very lively: great atmosphere, not always quiet, and limited car access.
Nice
The perfect base to discover the French Riviera, between old town, sea and hills.
Plan your stay in Nice
Best areas to stay in Nice
Promenade des Anglais and Carré d'or
Ideal for: families, seniors, beach holidays
Along the seafront and the streets just behind, handy for the beach and the centre. Many hotels in every category.
Port district (Lympia)
Ideal for: couples, local life
Quieter than the Old Town while staying close, with good restaurants and a starting point for walks along the eastern coast.
Around Nice-Ville station and Libération
Ideal for: budget, day trips by train
Practical for trains to Monaco, Menton or Cannes. A more urban area, with often more affordable accommodation.
Practical info about Nice
Nice is well connected: the airport is close to the centre and the coastal railway lets you visit several towns without a car. For the hinterland and hilltop villages, a rental car remains more flexible.
In summer, demand for accommodation is very high: book early and choose free cancellation. Nice’s beaches are pebbly, so bring suitable shoes.
What to see in Nice
- The Promenade des Anglais and the Baie des Anges;
- Old Nice and the Cours Saleya market;
- Castle Hill, for the view over the bay and the port;
- the Matisse and Marc Chagall museums;
- by train: Monaco, Menton, Cannes, Antibes, and by car hilltop villages such as Èze.
Tram line 2 links the airport to the city centre. All our tips in Travel in France.