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The 10 Best Hotels in Nice (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 10 picks

The best hotels in Nice in 2026 are Le Negresco for the classic Promenade des Anglais palace, Hôtel La Pérouse for sea views below Castle Hill, Hôtel du Couvent for a restored convent in the old town, and Hôtel Beau Rivage for a beach club steps from Vieux Nice. Hôtel Windsor and Hôtel Amour suit smaller budgets.

Where you stay in Nice changes the trip. The Promenade des Anglais has the grand sea-view hotels; the area between the Promenade and Vieux Nice (around the Opéra and Cours Saleya) puts you closest to the beach, the old town and the restaurants; the Carré d'Or and Jean-Médecin streets are central and cheaper; the port is quieter and local. Nice-Ville station is in the north of the center, and the tram line runs from the airport to the port. Summer and the May events (Cannes Film Festival, Monaco Grand Prix) push prices up sharply.

1. Le Negresco — Promenade des Anglais

The pink-domed palace on the Promenade, Nice's most famous hotel since 1913.

$$$$ SplurgeBest for Couples · Luxury · History

Le Negresco is the landmark of the Promenade des Anglais, its pink-and-white dome visible along the bay. Inside, the hotel is crammed with art and antiques, from the great Salon Royal to themed rooms, and the doormen still wear period livery.

Book a sea-view room to get the point of it. Even if you stay elsewhere, a drink in its bar is a Nice ritual.

Good to know: Rooms vary hugely in style and size; ask for a renovated sea-view room when booking.

37 Promenade des Anglais, 06000 Nice

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2. Hôtel La Pérouse — Quai Rauba Capeu (below Castle Hill)

Terraced into the foot of Castle Hill, with the best views over the Baie des Anges.

$$$ UpmarketBest for Couples · Views

Hôtel La Pérouse is cut into the rock at the eastern end of the bay, where the Promenade meets Castle Hill. Its sea-view rooms and terraces look straight down the curve of the Baie des Anges, and there is a pool and garden in the rock.

It is quieter and more intimate than the big Promenade hotels while being a two-minute walk from Vieux Nice and the beach.

Good to know: Pay for the sea view here; it is the reason to stay.

11 Quai Rauba Capeu, 06300 Nice

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3. Hôtel du Couvent — Vieux Nice

A former convent at the top of the old town turned into a design-led retreat.

$$$$ SplurgeBest for Couples · Design · Wellness

Hôtel du Couvent occupies a restored convent on the edge of Vieux Nice, with 88 rooms and suites, terraces, restaurants and a bar. Its 'Roman Baths' are a large wellness and movement space built in the old vaulted spaces.

It is the most distinctive new hotel in Nice: calm, deliberately slow and full of character, with the old town on the doorstep and the beach a 10-minute walk away.

Good to know: Ask for a room with a terrace over the gardens or the old town's rooftops.

1 Rue Honoré Ugo, 06300 Nice

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4. Hôtel Beau Rivage — Vieux Nice / Opéra

A four-star between the old town and the sea, with its own private beach.

$$$ UpmarketBest for Couples · Beach · First-timers

Hôtel Beau Rivage sits on rue Saint-François-de-Paule, one block from the Promenade and steps from Cours Saleya. Its rooms are pared back in calm, light tones, and the hotel's private beach across the road is one of the best-known on the bay.

Location is the reason to book: beach, old town, Opéra and restaurants all within a few minutes on foot.

Good to know: Reserve beach loungers when you book in high summer.

24 Rue Saint-François-de-Paule, 06300 Nice

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5. Hôtel Palais de la Méditerranée — Promenade des Anglais

A listed Art Deco facade on the Promenade, now in Hyatt's Unbound Collection, with a heated pool.

$$$$ SplurgeBest for Couples · Business · Pool

The Palais de la Méditerranée is an Art Deco landmark on the Promenade des Anglais whose listed facade was preserved. Long a Hyatt Regency, it joined Hyatt's Unbound Collection in 2026, with interiors redesigned by Linda Boronkay, a heated indoor-outdoor pool, a fitness area with sauna, and the Zouzou restaurant.

It suits travelers who want big-hotel facilities and a pool on the seafront, and the Palais's casino is next door.

Good to know: Ask for a high floor facing the sea; city-side rooms are noticeably cheaper.

13 Promenade des Anglais, 06000 Nice

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6. Anantara Plaza Nice — Place Masséna / Jardin Albert Ier

A grand hotel between Place Masséna and the sea, with a rooftop terrace.

$$$$ SplurgeBest for Couples · Business · First-timers

The Anantara Plaza Nice faces the Jardin Albert Ier, between Place Masséna and the Promenade. The Belle Époque building has been refitted as a five-star, and its rooftop terrace looks over the bay and the old town.

It is one of the most central luxury addresses in Nice, close to the tram, the shops of avenue Jean-Médecin and the beach.

Good to know: The rooftop is worth a sunset drink even if you are not staying.

12 Avenue de Verdun, 06000 Nice

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7. Hôtel Suisse — Quai Rauba Capeu

Sea views at a fairer price, at the foot of Castle Hill.

$$$ UpmarketBest for Couples · Views

Hôtel Suisse is a four-star on the curve of the bay next to Castle Hill, so most of its rooms look straight out over the Baie des Anges. The rooms are simple and bright; the views do the work.

It is a good-value alternative to its neighbor La Pérouse, with the same location between the beach and the old town.

Good to know: Book a sea-view room with a balcony; the price difference is small for what you get.

15 Quai Rauba Capeu, 06300 Nice

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8. Hôtel Le Grimaldi — Carré d'Or

A smart, friendly four-star in two Belle Époque buildings in the center.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Couples · Budget · First-timers

Hôtel Le Grimaldi occupies two Belle Époque buildings on a quiet street in the Carré d'Or, a few minutes from the Promenade and the shops. Rooms are individually decorated and the welcome is personal.

It is a comfortable, central base without sea-front prices.

Good to know: Book direct on its site; it advertises a discount for direct bookings.

15 Rue Grimaldi, 06000 Nice

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9. Hôtel Windsor — Rue Dalpozzo (near the Promenade)

An art hotel with rooms painted by artists and a tropical garden.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Budget · Couples · Design

Hôtel Windsor is a family-run hotel where many rooms were decorated by contemporary artists, so no two are alike. A garden of palms and bamboo, a small pool and a spa make it feel far from the city outside.

It is a favorite for travelers who want character on a moderate budget, a few minutes from the Promenade des Anglais.

Good to know: Look at the artist rooms on its site before booking and request the one you like.

11 Rue Dalpozzo, 06000 Nice

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10. Hôtel Amour Nice — Quartier des Musiciens

The Riviera outpost of Paris's Hôtel Amour: playful, retro and well priced.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Budget · Couples

Hôtel Amour Nice is the sister of the Paris original, in a quiet residential street of the Musiciens district. Rooms are small and colorful with a retro-Riviera mood, and the garden restaurant is a local hangout.

It suits young couples and friends who want style without a palace price tag; the beach is about 10 minutes away on foot.

Good to know: Rooms are compact, so pack light.

3 Avenue des Fleurs, 06000 Nice

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best area to stay in Nice?

For a first visit, stay between the Promenade des Anglais and Vieux Nice — around the Opéra, Cours Saleya and Quai des États-Unis — so the beach, the old town and the restaurants are all on foot. The port suits a quieter stay; the area around Nice-Ville station is cheaper but less pleasant.

Which hotels in Nice have a private beach?

Hôtel Beau Rivage runs its own beach on the Baie des Anges, and several Promenade hotels partner with beach clubs. Nice's beaches are pebble, so a sun lounger on a private beach is worth it on a long stay.

Is Le Negresco worth it?

If you want the classic Riviera palace: its dome, its art collection and its position on the Promenade des Anglais are unique. For more contemporary comfort, Hôtel du Couvent or Hôtel La Pérouse may suit better.

How do I get from Nice airport to my hotel?

Tram line 2 runs from both airport terminals along the seafront into the center and to the port. A taxi to the center takes about 20 minutes, traffic allowing.

What are good hotels in Nice for a budget?

Hôtel Windsor near the Promenade and Hôtel Amour Nice in the Musiciens district are stylish, smaller hotels at lower prices than the sea-front palaces, especially outside July and August.

1. Le Negresco — Promenade des Anglais

2. Hôtel La Pérouse — Quai Rauba Capeu (below Castle Hill)

3. Hôtel du Couvent — Vieux Nice

4. Hôtel Beau Rivage — Vieux Nice / Opéra

5. Hôtel Palais de la Méditerranée — Promenade des Anglais

6. Anantara Plaza Nice — Place Masséna / Jardin Albert Ier

7. Hôtel Suisse — Quai Rauba Capeu

8. Hôtel Le Grimaldi — Carré d'Or

9. Hôtel Windsor — Rue Dalpozzo (near the Promenade)

10. Hôtel Amour Nice — Quartier des Musiciens

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