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Hotel Le Negresco, overlooks the beach and the Promenade des Anglais in Nice. Free Wifi access is provided and there is an on-site fitness centre.

Each room and suite is decorated individually with period furniture and features air conditioning. Rooms are also equipped with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

Wonderful historic hotel, great location for exploring Nice, friendly and helpful staff, private beach right in front of the hotel

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9.2
Superb
1,962 reviews
Price from
£583
per night

Offering free WiFi in the rooms, Villa Bellabé is a bed and breakfast located in Nice. Breakfast including homemade cakes is served every day. The property is 1.5 km from The Promenade des Anglais.

Each room here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, a seating area and garden views. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

very quiet and comfortable ~ The host is kind and very helpful!

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9.5
Exceptional
377 reviews
Price from
£130
per night

Located in the centre of Nice, just a 3-minute walk from the Promenade des Anglais, Arome Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Nice Ville Train Station is 1 km away and Old Nice is a 15-minute walk from the hotel.

Everything is great about this accommodation. The host is amazingly helpful in anything one might need. He helped us with making plans for the stay and explained everything to us very well. We were staying just for a short period of time but thanks to him we were able to make the most out of our stay. As for the apartment, the location is great, close to the sea, it is clean and provides much comfort with bottles of water, hot chocolate, coffee, and tea provided. We will surely be coming back.

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9.5
Exceptional
625 reviews
Price from
£135
per night

Hotel Villa Les Cygnes is located in Nice, just 20 metres from the Musée des Beaux Arts and 500 metres from the beach. The elegant stone villa offers air-conditioned guest rooms with a balcony or terrace and garden views.

Small and lovely hotel only 15 minute walk from the beach. The room and bathroom were exceptionally clean and beds comfortable. Very friendly and helpful manager Nicolas.

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9.3
Superb
232 reviews
Price from
£129
per night

Located in Nice, Hotel Le Petit Palais welcomes you in a green and elegant historic district.

Le Petit Palais features 25 air-conditioned rooms with a refined decor. Each is fitted with modern equipment and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms rooms offer views of the sea or of Nice Old Town.

I can only speak in superlatives about our stay and the hotel itself. The room was superb, the location and most importantly the staff were outstanding. Everyone was extremely welcoming, and went above and beyond to make sure we have the best experience possible. We did book breakfast as well, which was absolutely amazing, huge selection of fresh and tasty options.

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9
Superb
711 reviews
Price from
£178
per night

Just a 5-minute walk from Nice-Ville Train Station and the Avenue Jean Medecin high street, Ibis Styles Nice Centre Gare offers accommodation in central Nice. It has free WiFi access in each air-conditioned room and guests can relax on the hotel's sunny terrace.

Location was great. Breakfast was very good. Sebastien and Nicolas at the front desk are most helpful persons ever. They answered all our questions with great patience and kindness. If I go to Nice again , definately will stay in here with big pleasure. Thanks for everything❤️

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8.7
Fabulous
3,233 reviews
Price from
£133
per night

Each air-conditioned guest room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and some of the stylish rooms have a balcony. The private bathrooms are decorated in light shades of grey.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning at Hotel La Villa Nice Promenade. Guests can enjoy a drink on the terrace or in the stylish lounge areas.

The hotel has an excellent location a few minutes walk from the Blvd des Anglais and the beech. It is really well designed. The rooms are very comfortable. The breakfast buffet in a nice room has a good broad choice of food. I would definitely consider staying here again if I come back to Nice.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,922 reviews
Price from
£144
per night

Maison Durante is situated in the centre of Nice, Maison Durante offers 4-star accommodation close to Plage Lido and Plage du Ruhl. Featuring a garden, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Private parking is available on site.

Super cute exterior and interior, lovely staff and super quaint room

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8.9
Fabulous
1,092 reviews
Price from
£127
per night

Located 500 metres from Nice Train Station, Hôtel Oasis is a non-smoking hotel offering air-conditioned guest rooms with satellite TV. The hotel has a bar and a garden with a patio area. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Private parking is available on site, spaces are subject to availability and extra charges apply.

Our room was wonderful. It looks like the rooms were nicely renovated. We like the style and the atmosphere.The breakfast area was peaceful. We loved our little oasis in Nice.

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8.2
Very good
3,168 reviews
Price from
£78
per night

Hôtel Byakko Nice is located in the centre of Nice, a 5-minute walk from the SNCF station and within 20 minutes' walk of the Promenade des Anglais, the beach, the Old Town and Place Massena. Free WiFi access is available.

I was staying for 2 nights. And the hotel and the stuff was beyond my expectations. The hotel has everything you need for the 3* hotel, but the personal treats you better then in 5* stars. I would like especially to appreciate Anastasia at the reception, who makes the stay very warm and hospitable. The location is brilliant in case you going to use the train station a lot.

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8.4
Very good
4,926 reviews
Price from
£115
per night

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  • Hotel Le Negresco
    Breakfast options
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,962 reviews

    Hotel Le Negresco, overlooks the beach and the Promenade des Anglais in Nice. Free Wifi access is provided and there is an on-site fitness centre.

    Nice location, nice interior 👌 and good breakfast.

  • Hôtel Petit Palais
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 711 reviews

    Located in Nice, Hotel Le Petit Palais welcomes you in a green and elegant historic district. Le Petit Palais features 25 air-conditioned rooms with a refined decor.

    Wonderful hotel. So comfortable and excellent staff.

  • Hotel La Villa Nice Promenade
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,921 reviews

    Located in Nice City Centre, this elegant hotel is just 50 metres from the Promenade des Anglais and a 15-minute walk from Nice-Ville Train Station.

    The room was cozy & I like the outside patio too.

  • ibis Styles Nice Aéroport Arenas
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,359 reviews

    Offering an on-site bar and an outdoor pool, ibis Styles Nice Aéroport Arenas hotel is located opposite the airport in the heart of the Arenas business district, just a 15-minute drive from the city...

    breakfast is good and the microwave meal box is good.

  • Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,567 reviews

    Set on the Promenade des Anglais, Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée is an art-deco style hotel featuring an on-site casino, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a hammam and a sauna.

    wonderful location, super kind staff and great beds.

  • Hotel La Villa Nice Victor Hugo
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,508 reviews

    Ideally located on Victor Hugo Boulevard, Hotel La Villa Nice Victor Hugo is right in the centre of Nice, a 15-minute walk from Vieux Nice District.

    the best locations ,the best stuff for a great service

  • Novotel Nice Arenas Aeroport
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,241 reviews

    Novotel Nice Arenas Aeroport is a hotel located in Arenas District in Nice. The ligne 2 tram line passes close to the hotel and gives direct access to the city centre and airport.

    Location was perfect and the room was comfortable.

  • Breakfast options
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,007 reviews

    Set on the seafront in Nice's Old Town, Hotel Suisse is an Italian-style hotel offering a partnership with a local private beach, where meals and beverages can be enjoyed for an additional charge.

    Great view, super location, perfect room, great staff.

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  • Esatitude Hotel
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,230 reviews

    The Esatitude is located 200 metres from Virgile Barel Tramway station, which provides access to central Nice. It offers rooms and suites, each with a private furnished terrace and free Wi-Fi.

    Comfortable, spacious, clean room, with nice balcony.

  • Novotel Suites Nice Airport
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,394 reviews

    Novotel Suites Nice Airport is located in the Arenas business district, a 5-minute walk from the Promenade des Anglais and Nice International Côte d'Azur Airport.

    The staff were friendly and the facilities were great

  • Hotel Villa Rivoli
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,330 reviews

    Villa Rivoli is a privately-run hotel, located in the historic centre of Nice, just 100 metres from the beach and the Promenade des Anglais.

    Good location and interior. Very good value for the money

  • NH Nice
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,260 reviews

    Featuring a seasonal rooftop swimming pool, sauna and terrace, NH Nice is a hotel situated a 10-minute walk from Nice's Old Town and the Port. It offers free WiFi and is next to Nice Acropolis.

    Amazing staff Excellent service! Amazing attitude

  • Goldstar Apartments & Suites
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,882 reviews

    Goldstar Resort & Suites offers apartments and studios in the centre of Nice, just 250 metres from the beach. Free high-speed WiFi access is available throughout the entire hotel.

    A very beautiful apartment. Great black out blinds.

  • Le Windsor, Jungle Art Hotel
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,335 reviews

    This hotel is set in a 19th-century building in central Nice and features a tropical garden with a swimming pool.

    Gorgeous rooms and beautiful garden. Very central.

  • Nice Excelsior Centre ville by HappyCulture
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,044 reviews

    This boutique hotel is located in the heart of the musician’s quarter of Nice, 950 metres from the famous Promenade des Anglais.

    The staff was superb! And everything was just great.

  • Hotel Villa Victoria
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,442 reviews

    Located in Nice City Centre, this period building features a 600 m² floral garden. The hotel offers air-conditioned guest rooms with free WiFi access, and a view of the city or the garden.

    centrally located next to Nice old district with good amenities

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  • Le Dortoir Boutique Suites
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 949 reviews

    Le Dortoir Boutique Suites, is located between the second and the fifth floor, with no elevator, in the city centre of Nice on one of the centre’s quieter, pedestrianised streets, is a luxury...

    Location was the best, the suite was perfect for our needs.

  • Hôtel Apollinaire Nice
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,290 reviews

    Located in Nice city centre, 1 km from the beach and the Promenade des Anglais, Hotel Apollinaire offers free WiFi access and a 24-hour front desk.

    Beautiful hotel. Amazing rooms. Really friendly staff.

  • Hotel Rossetti
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 779 reviews

    Located in the centre of Nice Old Town, Hotel Rossetti is 400 metres from the beach and 27 metres from the Nice Cathedral.

    Location, staff, size of room, comfort of sofa and bed

  • Hôtel La Pérouse Nice Baie des Anges - Recently fully renovated
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 292 reviews

    This hotel is located high above the Promenade des Anglais nestled into the Colline du Château.

    Excellent location, nice room, great pool an patio.

  • Le Petit Trianon et le Charme des Suites
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 491 reviews

    Le Petit Trianon et le Charme des Suites is located in the heart of Nice, just a 5 minute walk from Cours Saleya Flower Market and the Promenade des Anglais.

    Lovely room and great location. Very friendly staff.

  • La Malmaison Nice Boutique Hôtel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 887 reviews

    This roaring twenties-themed boutique hotel is located in the heart of Nice, just 450 metres from the famous Promenade des Anglais and the beach.

    The staff was very competent, professional and nice

  • Villa Berlioz
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 766 reviews

    Just a 3-minute walk from Nice-Ville Train Station, this 2-star boutique hotel offers free WiFi at reception and some rooms with a private balcony.

    Ideal accommodation! Great location & super clean

  • Le Panoramic Boutique Hôtel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 710 reviews

    Le Panoramic Boutique Hôtel is situated in Nice, a 10-minute drive from the Promenade des Anglais. This 19th-century villa offers en-suite guestrooms with free Wifi access.

    The place was beautiful and all city was under you

  • Best Western Plus Hôtel Massena Nice
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,978 reviews

    Best Western Plus Hôtel Massena Nice is a design hotel in the heart of Nice, just 200 metres from the beach. It offers air-conditioned rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi access.

    Location is perfect, close to everywhere and beach.

  • Servotel Saint-Vincent
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 808 reviews

    Located in Nice Saint Isidore, the Servotel Saint-Vincent features an outdoor pool with a furnished sun terrace. The hotel is 12 km from Promenade des Anglais and the beaches of Saint-Laurent-du-Var.

    everything is nice but a bit expensive for the kind of hotel !

  • Room with a vue
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 401 reviews

    Located in Le Cours Saleya in the Old Town and a 2-minute walk from La Promenade des Anglais, Room with a vue offers air-conditioned accommodation.

    Right in the heart of the waterfront area of Nice.

  • Hotel Beau Rivage
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,369 reviews

    Beau Rivage is located in the lively old town of Nice. The property is just 50 metres from the Promenade des Anglais and the beach. The famous Flower Market on Cours Saleya is a 5-minute walk away.

    For many years in a row this hotel does not disappoint!

  • Boscolo Nice Hotel & Spa
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,177 reviews

    Located in central Nice, this Belle Époque-style hotel features an indoor swimming pool. Guests have free access to the 500m² spa and fitness centre.

    We love this hotel. Location, aesthetics, service…

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 985 reviews

    Featuring a rooftop terrace with a panoramic views from the Old Town to the airport, AC Hotel by Marriott Nice is located a few steps from the Promenade des Anglais in Nice and 1.6 km from Nice's Old...

    Typical breakfast for an American owned hotel chain.

  • Hotel Victor Hugo Nice
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 124 reviews

    Hotel Victor Hugo Nice is located on the ground-floor of a 20th-century house with marble staircase, just a 5-minute walk from the Promenade des Anglais and the beach, as well as a 10-minute walk from...

    L'accueil très chaleureux et l'emplacement

  • Intérieurs-Cour
    Central location
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 613 reviews

    Located in Nice city centre, a 5-minute walk from the old town and the beaches, this residence features original self-catering accommodations, each with its own theme and style.

    Its location near to shops restaurants and attractions

  • Ibis Styles Nice Centre Port
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,517 reviews

    Ibis Styles Nice Centre Port is located in the old port area of Nice, 850 metres from the Acropolis Convention Centre. It offers free WiFi.

    Brilliant hotel, staff were fantastic, very good location!

  • Adagio Nice Centre
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,669 reviews

    Located 5 minutes' walk from Acropolis Palais des Expositions and Acropolis tram stops in Nice, Adagio Nice Centre offers self-catering apartments with sun terrace, a sauna and a fitness centre.

    Clean rooms, well-equipped kitchen and friendly staff.

  • Hotel Aston La Scala
    Central location
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,356 reviews

    Located in the centre of Nice overlooking the Promenade du Paillon, Hotel Aston La Scala features a rooftop terrace with an outdoor pool, a bar and panoramic views.

    Great location, great hotel. Would definitely recommend

  • ApartHotel Riviera - Nice Côte d'Azur - Old Town - Promenade des Anglais
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 256 reviews

    Apart Hotel Riviera apartments are situated in various locations in the heart of the old town, all near popular places such as the Promenade des Anglais, the Cours Saleya with its numerous restaurants...

    There are enough space to live, very good location.

  • Mercure Nice Promenade Des Anglais
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,786 reviews

    Located on the beachfront, Mercure Nice Promenade Des Anglais is located in Nice next to the Promenade des Anglais and Casino Ruhl. The hotel is just 750 metres from Nice Old Town.

    Great location, very clean and very helpful friendly staff

  • H33 Hôtel
    Central location
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,307 reviews

    H33 Hôtel is located 200 metres from Jean Médecin Pedestrian Street and a 10-minute walk from Promenade des Anglais and the beach. The property offers free WiFi access.

    Lovely hotel, great value for money and perfect location!

  • Interlaken
    Central location
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,558 reviews

    In the heart of Nice, across from the train station, Interlaken is 150 metres from Gare Thiers tram stop. The hotel features colorful rooms and free WiFi in public areas.

    The room was clean and the staff was very helpful.

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Boutique hotels that guests love in Nice

  • Avg. price/night: £346.74
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 396 reviews
    Fabulous independent hotel. So much more character than international chain. Lovely interior design, comfortable large bed and excellent bathroom. Staff really helpful.
    Orr
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £189.29
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,476 reviews
    Friendly personnel, compliments (tea and water), interior design, bathroom layout, large beds with separate blankets, Photozone, location, breakfast, extra pillows in the room
    Anastasia
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £482.69
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 617 reviews
    hotel situated close to main square and designer shops nice terrace overlooking park and mediterranean
    Goode
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £116.16
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,318 reviews
    Very practical, comfortable, stylish. Modern and cute design, all the essentials were there. The curtains completely blocked all the light and overlapped, so no ray of sun could sneak in.
    Veronica
    Solo traveller
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 14 reviews
    The hostess was very accommodating and even brought us keys at 4 am in the morning when our flight was delayed. A gift from the hostess was a nice gesture and made us feel welcome. The interior design was eclectic and interesting - we liked it very much. All the amenities were high quality and useful during our stay. The air conditioning was very effective during hot days in the riviera.
    Mairit
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £245.40
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 371 reviews
    It’s a brand new hotel with excellent interior design. It’s located on the seaside which is very convenient. We ended a lot staying at Yelo Promenade and would definitely use again Sonder services and app (also well built and simple to use!).
    Ciumac
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 89 reviews
    Very nice apartment, 2 rooms - bedroom and living room with the kitchen. Stylish design and has everything you need, almost like at home :) 7-10 minutes to the English embankment, where U can find a lot of caffès, restaurants and off cause the beach 🏝️ thanks a lot to the owner of that apartment, Fernando, who is very friendly and responsive! it was a pleasure to stay here!
    Daria
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £296.84
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,466 reviews
    Lovely Boutique Hotel in the centre of Nice. Excellent service from all members of staff. Had a wonderful atmosphere. Was beautifully clean and cleaned to a high standard every day. Parking nearby which was a huge bonus, as was the Hug cafe which was next door and provided not only an excellent breakfast but also had the best coffee along the whole of the Cote D'Azure!! Would highly recommend and we will definitely be going back. Thank you to everyone associated with the hotel for making our week long stay so enjoyable and memorable.
    Sue
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 526 reviews
    The property was incredibly designed and super boutique, spent my 21st birthday here, the hotel was within walking distance and had its own beach, the facilities were stunning and the staff were pleasant.
    Ramona
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £243.93
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,290 reviews
    Beautiful hotel. Interior design and bedroom stunning. Super comfy bed. Fairtrade cotton towels and quality eco products in bathroom. Safe non slip finish on bathtub shower area. Exceptionally clean peaceful environment. Reception and ancillary staff demonstrated gold standard customer service. This was a really lovely short stay and made our holiday.
    Sandra
    Young couple

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