Where to Stay in Nice: Neighborhoods, Hotels and Rentals

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Hotels on the Promenade, rooms in Old Town Nice, apartments for rent, hostels or campsites along the coast: how to choose where to stay in Nice according to your budget, your profile and your travels.

Choosing where to stay in Nice comes down to three simple criteria: proximity to the sea, ease of getting around (on foot, by tram, by train) and budget. The rest, the charm of the Old Town, the calm of Cimiez, the atmosphere of the port, depends on your profile. Here are the neighbourhoods, the types of accommodation and the price benchmarks to help you decide with confidence.

The neighbourhoods where to stay in Nice

  • Promenade des Anglais and seafront: historic hotels and sea views. The legendary boulevard of Nice is also a very busy thoroughfare: ask for a sea-facing room if noise bothers you.
  • Old Town and Cours Saleya: the charm of the lanes, the market and the restaurants, provided you enjoy evening liveliness. Few large hotels, many small establishments and rentals. Combine with our guide to the Old Town.
  • City centre (Masséna, Jean Médecin, Carré d'Or): the best compromise for doing everything on foot, with the Lignes d'Azur trams and buses right nearby.
  • Around Nice-Ville station (avenue Thiers): practical if you arrive by train, with hotels that are often more affordable and quick access to the centre on foot or by tram.
  • The port: restaurants, the wholesale market in the morning and gentler prices, ten minutes on foot from the Old Town. See our page on the marina.
  • Cimiez: a residential and quiet district around the monastery, the Matisse Museum and the arena, with no beach within walking distance.
  • Mont Boron and eastern Nice: calm, bay views and high-end addresses, between the port and Villefranche-sur-Mer.
  • Airport and Arénas: for a short stopover or an early departure, with hotels served by the tram from the airport.

Hotels: our selection by neighbourhood

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Holiday rentals and apartments

For a week-long stay or for several people, an apartment often costs less than a hotel, especially outside peak season. Types of offer, neighbourhoods that suit them, regulations on tourist furnished rentals and pitfalls to avoid: everything is detailed in our guide Holiday rentals in Nice: apartments and Airbnb.

Hostels, guest rooms and campsites

Small budgets: youth hostels and budget hotels are listed in Sleeping in Nice on a budget. As for open-air accommodation, Nice has no campsite within its municipal territory: the nearest sites are in Villeneuve-Loubet and Cagnes-sur-Mer, reachable by train. See our guide Campsites near Nice.

How much does a night in Nice cost? And the 2026 tourist tax

Rates vary greatly depending on the season (July-August, carnival and major conferences are the most expensive periods) and on the booking date. A reliable and official benchmark: the tourist tax, payable per person and per night, which you pay on top of the displayed price. 2026 scale of the Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolis (metropolitan tax + 34% additional tax included):

  • Palace hotels: €6.43 per person per night;
  • 5-star hotels, residences and furnished rentals: €4.69;
  • 4-star hotels, residences and furnished rentals: €3.48;
  • 3-star hotels, residences and furnished rentals: €2.28;
  • 2-star hotels, residences and furnished rentals: €1.34;
  • 1-star hotels, guest rooms and collective hostels: €1.07;
  • 3 to 5-star campsites: €0.80; 1 and 2-star campsites: €0.27;
  • Unclassified accommodation: 6.70% of the price before tax per person, capped at €6.43.

This 2026 scale is published by the official tourist tax platform (Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolis). The announced 2027 rates remain identical. To estimate the total cost of your stay (meals, transport, activities), complete it with our page What budget to plan for a stay in Nice.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best neighbourhood for a first stay in Nice?

The city centre (Masséna, Jean Médecin) and the seafront are the most convenient: shops, beach and transport within walking distance. The Old Town suits you if you accept night-time liveliness.

Can I stay in Nice without a car?

Yes, and it is even recommended: tram, bus and regional trains cover the city and the coast. A car is only useful for the hinterland or for less accessible beaches.

When should I book for carnival or summer?

Carnival (February) and July-August sell out early: book several months ahead, especially for hotels on the seafront and in the Old Town.

Is the tourist tax included in the displayed price?

Not always: it is often collected separately by the host. It is calculated per person and per night, according to the classification of the accommodation (2026 scale above).

Coming to Nice from your city

By train or plane: from Paris (direct TGV, OUIGO, night train) and from Lyon and Marseille (TGV, direct TER every hour).

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