Accommodation in Nice – hotels for every budget
Where to sleep in Nice is the most frequently asked question I get. No wonder, because cheap accommodation on the French Riviera is a topic of interest for all tourists. What hotels in Nice do I recommend? Check these out!
Nice, the capital of the Côte d’Azur, is a real accommodation hub. Hotels in Nice can be counted in the hundreds. So it’s not surprising that tourists looking for accommodation ask where to sleep – as long as it’s cheap and good. Since I live in this city, I don’t sleep in its hotels ;-), but I know its neighborhoods well, and I have looked through the offers and asked friends.
Short answer: stay in the Old Town or near the Promenade des Anglais for a first visit, around Jean Médecin and Nice-Ville station to save money and take trains, and at the Port for quiet evenings. A double room in a three-star hotel costs about €100–165 a night in 2026.
The best areas to stay in Nice
As a rule, look for a hotel south of the railway line, between the Port in the east and the Magnan tram stop in the west: everything worth seeing is within walking distance, and tram line 2 takes you to the airport.
- The Old Town and the Promenade des Anglais – the sea, the flower market and the restaurants on your doorstep; the best choice for a first visit. See hotels in the Old Town.
- Jean Médecin and Nice-Ville station – cheaper hotels, the main shopping street and the trains for day trips to Monaco, Antibes and Cannes. See hotels near the station.
- The Port – quieter, with good restaurants, the boats to Corsica and a short walk to the Old Town. See hotels near the port.
The beaches of Nice are pebbly; if you would rather have sand, look at Antibes or Cannes, compared in where to stay on the French Riviera.
Accommodation in Nice for every budget
When looking for hotels in Nice, remember that it’s the capital of the French Riviera. The cheapest hotels will not have very high standards, and their location may not be the most advantageous. In 2026, these are typical prices per night, from the cheapest month to the most expensive (from our free calculator TripCosts.app):
| Type | Price per night |
|---|---|
| Bed in a hostel dorm | €37–78 |
| Double room, three-star hotel | €100–165 |
| Double room, five-star hotel | €315–700 |
Prices are highest in July and August and during the Carnival in February, and lowest from November to March. Promotions on Booking.com help, but the best rooms go months ahead for summer. Expect small rooms by American standards, a simple breakfast (croissants, jam, coffee and orange juice) and a small city tax per person per night. If you come by car, check parking: a day in a private car park costs about €25–28.
Below you will find my recommendations for hotels in Nice, listed by standard. If you can’t decide, leave a comment under this article and I will be happy to help you choose.
Accommodation in 2-star hotels in Nice
- Hotel ibis budget Nice Aéroport
- Hotel ibis budget Nice Californie Lenval
- Hotel Trocadéro
- Hotel d’Ostende
- Hotel Lepante
- Hôtel des Flandres
- Le Petit Trianon
- Hotel De La Mer
- Hotel Solara
Accommodation in 3 and 4-star hotels in Nice
- Residhome Nice Promenade
- Hotel Brice
- Hotel Seize
- Hotel Locarno
- Best Western Hotel Massena
- Hôtel West End Promenade
- Grand Hotel Le Florence – Nice
- Aston La Scala
- Westminster Hotel & Spa
- Beau Rivage
- Hotel Du Midi
- Hotel de Flore by Happyculture
- Hotel 64 Nice
- Hôtel Le Royal Promenade des Anglais
Accommodation in 5-star hotels in Nice
If none of these suits you, see all hotels in Nice on Booking.com, where you can filter by area, price and parking. The hotel links go to Booking.com: if you book through them we earn a commission, at no extra cost to you, which supports this guide (learn more). Thank you!
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to stay in Nice?
For a first visit, the Old Town and the streets behind the Promenade des Anglais, close to the sea and the restaurants. The area around Jean Médecin and the Nice-Ville station is cheaper and best for day trips by train, and the Port is quieter. In general, stay south of the railway line, between the Port in the east and the Magnan tram stop in the west.
How much does a hotel in Nice cost?
In 2026, a double room in a three-star hotel costs about €100–165 a night, from the cheapest month to the most expensive, and in a five-star hotel about €315–700. A bed in a hostel dorm costs about €37–78.
When is the cheapest time to stay in Nice?
From November to March, except during the Carnival in February. July and August are the most expensive, and prices also jump during big events such as the Monaco Grand Prix and the Cannes Film Festival.
Is it better to stay near the beach or the train station in Nice?
Near the beach (the Old Town and the Promenade) if you want the sea and the evening atmosphere; near Nice-Ville station if you plan many day trips by train and want lower prices. Both are within a 15-minute walk of each other.
Do hotels in Nice have parking?
Few do, and it is usually extra. A day in a private car park costs about €25–28. If you come by car, filter for parking when you book and check whether it is free or paid.
Should I stay near Nice airport?
Only for an early flight. Hotels by the airport are cheaper, but tram line 2 takes you from the airport to the center in about 30 minutes, so for a stay it is better to sleep in town.
Comments (4)
Eddie
It says: if you use this link to sign up on airbnb, you will receive a discount on the first night. So i click the link and it goes to the Polish site. I don’t speak/read Polish. Is there something wrong with the link or is it supposed to be only from the Polish airbnb?
Tomasz Bobrowski Author
Hi Eddie. Unfortunately, airbnb has ended this promotion. I deleted this information. Sorry for this.
tarek antar
Hello, I’m looking for a 3-4 star hotel for a nice fancy stay as it is a honeymoon trip for 3 nights. I was wondering if it is best to book a beach front hotel or city center?
Tomasz Bobrowski Author
Hi! If you find a hotel in the center of Nice it will be close to the beach. I recommend Hotel Amour :)