Nice City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Promenade des Anglais
Stroll the promenade day or night for views across the Bay of Angels, and access to Nice’s best beaches.
Place Massena
Nice’s main square offers opportunities for shopping, delightful cafés dotted around the edge and some of the best people-watching in the city.
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.
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.
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 charming cafes in this romantic area.
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.
Things to do
From Nice : Monaco, Monte Carlo & Èze Tour (T2)
from Nice , Italian Market & Menton (T11)
Nice Le Grand Tour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus
The best French Riviera Full-Day from Cannes Small-Group Shore Excursion
Top hotels in Nice City Centre
Hôtel Vacances Bleues Le Royal
LOVED this hotel. It was within walking distance to Old Town, shops and several restaurants. The staff was so friendly and helpful. The room was amazing! Updated and very clean. The view of the sea was incredible to wake up to every morning.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Le Meridien Nice
Room not as illustrated on Hotels.com. listing implied partial sea view...our room did not have this. Although described as City View pi tures on listing had sea view. Very misleading
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hôtel Saint Georges
I recently stayed at this hotel in Nice, France, and unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing compared to what I expected from a 4-star property. Pros: The location is excellent—just a 5-minute walk to Place Massena, with a Monoprix store conveniently located across the street. Cons: I ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hotel Busby
Breakfasts were good, fresh fruits, nuts, kiwis, croissants and coffee, etc. a good continental breakfast. The building is quite old, but in line with the Haussmann store
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice
Lovely location. Right across from the water! Bar looks out on the water. Same with restaurant.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Mercure Nice Promenade Des Anglais
Excellent hotel!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nice City Centre
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.
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.
Musicians Quarter
While visiting Musicians Quarter, you might make a stop by sights like Avenue Jean Medecin and Theatre Athena.
Gambetta
Beaches and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy in Gambetta, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Alsace - Lorraine Tram Station.
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.
Centre Ville-Gare
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.
