Old Town Travel Guide
Nice
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.
Port of Nice
Explore the waterfront in Nice with a trip to Port of Nice. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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.
Historic Town Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Learn about the local history of Saint-Paul-de-Vence with a stop at Historic Town Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Amble around this quaint area's gardens or experience its art scene.
Paloma Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Paloma Beach during your travels in Nice?
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
Top hotels in Old Town
Hôtel Vacances Bleues Le Royal
Beach view. History. Comfortable. Location. Quiet.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Nice
Slow check in ancross all desks. Left/checked luggage took a long time. No bellman to do this slowed the whole process down. Very few staff at lobby bar.
Reviewed on 6 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
Hotel Busby
Good price, very central location, friendly staff
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice
Room was clean and spacious. I found the bed comfy as I prefer a firmer bed. Staff were helpful. The bar is nice especially sitting outside. We had a great stay.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Mercure Nice Promenade Des Anglais
Room was clean and good quality. Staff were great
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Cros-de-Cagnes
Cros-de-Cagnes is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hippodrome de la Cote d'Azur and L'Entree du Port Beach.
Fabron
Beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views are just a few top things to explore in Fabron. A visit to Promenade des Anglais or Musée International d'Art Naif Anatole-Jakovsky (Museum of Naive Art) might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Sainte-Hélène Tram Station or Fabron Tram Station to get around town.
L'Arenas
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in L'Arenas. If sightseeing is on the list, Baie des Anges is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Airport Terminal 1 Tram Stop or Airport Terminal 2 Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Les Baumettes
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 Florida Beach, and jump on the metro at Magnan Tram Station or Lenval - Hôpital Tram Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
