Nice City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Basilique Notre Dame which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Basilique Notre Dame which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Nice Cathedral which includes outdoor eating, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Les Baumettes featuring a coastal town as well as a small group of people
Albert 1st Gardens which includes heritage elements and a garden

Popular places to visit

Nice featuring a pebble beach and general coastal views

Promenade des Anglais

Take a stroll along this pretty promenade for great across the Bay of Angels, and access to some of Nice’s best beaches.

Promenade des Anglais
Place Massena featuring a statue or sculpture

Place Massena

Nice’s main square is dotted with pretty cafés and plenty of shopping opportunities. It’s also the ideal location for a bit of people-watching

Place Massena
Lookout point view in Nice. Beautiful crystal clear water.. Reminiscing on last year #waterlust #france

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.

Avenue Jean Medecin
Nice Etoile Shopping Center featuring railway items and a city

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.

Nice Étoile Shopping Center
Beach umbrellas and lounge chairs on the beach, Nice, France

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.

Florida Beach
Old Town featuring food, markets and a city

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.

Cours Saleya

Activities

Day view of Nice

From Nice : French Riviera Full-Day Tour (T1)

NZ$208
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
From Nice : French Riviera Full-Day Tour (T1)
Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice

Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice

NZ$232
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice
Day view overlooking Monaco

From Nice : Monaco, Monte Carlo & Èze Tour (T2)

NZ$159
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Nice : Monaco, Monte Carlo & Èze Tour (T2)
A day in Monaco

Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, La Turbie 7H Shared Tour from Nice

NZ$181
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Monaco, Monte Carlo, Eze, La Turbie 7H Shared Tour from Nice
From Nice: Eze, Monaco, & Monte-Carlo Half-Day Trip

From Nice: Eze, Monaco, & Monte-Carlo Half-Day Trip

NZ$71
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Nice: Eze, Monaco, & Monte-Carlo Half-Day Trip
Picture 4 for Activity Ticket to Musée National du Sport

Ticket to Musée National du Sport

NZ$16
per adult
Ticket to Musée National du Sport
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Our pick of the best Nice City Centre Hotel Deals

Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice

Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice

4 out of 5
27 Promenade Des Anglais Nice Alpes-Maritimes
The price is NZ$300 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$300
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
All lovely, I had asked for a sea view and hoped for a balcony but think I Had one of the rooms with sea view and no balcony. The hotel was lovely, breakfast good, bed comfy, receptionists were friendly.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice
Le Meridien Nice

Le Meridien Nice

4 out of 5
1 Promenade Des Anglais Nice Alpes-Maritimes
The price is NZ$427 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
NZ$427
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (688 reviews)
Staff was great

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Le Meridien Nice
Hôtel Vacances Bleues Le Royal

Hôtel Vacances Bleues Le Royal

3 out of 5
23 Promenade des Anglais Nice Alpes-Maritimes
Stay at this beach hotel in Nice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (903 reviews)
Everything about it...location, quality, cleanliness, staff (except for midfle age male concierge who seemed quite condescending). There is something very special about falling asleep to the sounds of the sea. Loved looking at the incredible Mediterranean from our bed.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

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Hôtel Vacances Bleues Le Royal
Albert 1'er Hotel Nice, France

Albert 1'er Hotel Nice, France

4 out of 5
4 avenue Max Gallo Nice Alpes-Maritimes
The price is NZ$201 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
NZ$201
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
CLEAN ROOM, GARDEN VIEW WAS NOT AS EXPECTED. ROOM WAS JUST OVER A BUSY STREET, WHILE STREET NOISE WASN'T TERRIBLE YOU COULD HEAR THE MOTORBIKES THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Albert 1'er Hotel Nice, France
Hotel West End Nice Promenade

Hotel West End Nice Promenade

4 out of 5
31 Promenade Des Anglais Nice Alpes-Maritimes
The price is NZ$327 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
NZ$327
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,111 reviews)
Stayed in the junior suite. views outstanding, suite perfect for us and great location. The only thing I'd change was the room service wasn't great ...otherwise the best hotel I've stayed in for a long time.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hotel West End Nice Promenade
Hotel Busby

Hotel Busby

3 out of 5
38 Rue Marechal Joffre Nice Alpes-Maritimes
The price is NZ$110 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$110
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (930 reviews)
I had a really nice stay at Hotel Busby. The location is excellent — about a 7–10 minute walk to the Promenade and the beach, and roughly 10–15 minutes to the train station, which made getting around very easy. The rooms were clean and spacious, and the staff was friendly and very helpful throughout ...

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Nice City Centre

Aerial view of the bourgeois buildings and terracotta rooftops of the Carre d'Or Golden Square chic seafront district in Nice, South of France

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.

Carre d'Or
The spire of protestant church in Nice. In the background Hotel La Villa Victor Hugo, Boulevard Victor Hugo.

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.

Thiers
The Massena Place on a wet night in October. Inspite of the rains the place was pulsating with energy from shoppers and promenader.

Musicians Quarter

While visiting Musicians Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Avenue Jean Medecin and Theatre Athena.

Musicians Quarter
One of most attractive buildings in Nice is Chamber of Commerce

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.

Jean-Médecin
Carabacel showing a fountain, a garden and a statue or sculpture

Centre Ville-Gare

4.5/5(71 area reviews)

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.

Centre Ville-Gare
Les Baumettes showing general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

Les Baumettes

4/5(6 area reviews)

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 Nice Museum of Fine Arts, and jump on the metro at Magnan Tram Station or Lenval - Hôpital Tram Station to see more of the city.

Les Baumettes

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