Nice Hotels - A Brief Guide to Nice Hotel Locations

Nice is a charming city located along the FrenchTown.
Riviera. Come and explore the city's pedestrianisedPromenade des Anglais
Old Town or see some of France's best sites, whichThe Promenade des Anglais is the city's world
include its fine opera house, and its art museums,famous waterfront and is a popular area to stay in
which have works from Monet, Degas, Renoir andas it abounds with restaurants, casinos and bars.
Rodin on display.When one thinks of Nice, they usually associate it
This popular holiday destination can boast long hotwith the blue chairs and cabanas on the promenade
summers and has loads of beaches for you to relaxoverlooking the Mediterranean - this is where you will
on, these are pebbly rather than sandy but aresee that picture postcard scene.
extremely clean.The Promenade also has many hotels which overlook
Many families holiday in Nice. It's also a great base ifthe azur blue waters of the Mediterranean so if being
you want to hire a car and discover neighbouringclose to the beach is important to you then choose a
cities like Cannes and St. Tropez. Take a leaf out ofhotel on the Promenade des Anglais. Hotels here are
the locals book and go for a stroll through the Parcjust a short distance from the city's Old Town and
du Chateaux. Enjoy great panoramic views of Niceshopping districts.
itself and the sparkling Baie des Anges from thisRemember - Nice is a large city but most attractions
shady park.are within walking distance of each other so you
When it comes to choosing hotels, two of the mostshould have no problem getting around no matter
popular location in the city are the Old Town and thewhich hotel you choose.
Promenade des Anglais.If you would prefer somewhere a bit more peaceful
Nice's Old Town is known locally as Vielle Ville and isand unexplored then choose the little Mediterranean
the historic core of the city. You could easily get lostresorts surrounding Nice. Beaulieu-Sur-Mer is a pretty
for hours here wandering the maze of cobbledMediterranean town just 6km from Nice. Close to
streets and exploring quaint traditional FrenchBeaulieu-Sur-Mer is the resort of Saint Jean Cap
restaurants, cafes and shops. The pedestrianisedFerrat - a favourite of the rich and famous.
Vielle Ville could be compared to a medieval villageVillefranche-Sur-Mer is another celebrity hotspot 6km
with its narrow winding streets, old buildings and redeast of Nice and has set the scene for many movies
tiled roofs.like The Bourne Identity, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and
The spectacular flower and fruit market of CoursThe Jewel of the Nile to name a few.
Saleya is definitely worth a visit! You also comeOther popular hotel locations in Nice include; Saint Paul
across the famous Plasse Massena, the Saintde Vence (home of contemporary art museum,
Reparate Cathedral and the baroque style PalaisFondation Maeght) and Villeneuve Loubet a beautiful
Lascaris.seaside resort west of Nice.
This city has everything from designer outlets likeA good idea while in Nice is to rent a car and explore
Louis Vuitton to all the top high street stores, andthe Cote d'Azur for yourself. A drive west of Nice
even hosts a number of outdoor markets too. Thesewill bring you to Antibes, Cannes and St. Tropez while
markets are great and you can actually find someeast of Nice you can visit Monaco, Menton and San
really individual pieces.Remo in Italy (under a 1 hour drive!).
Why not take advantage of your location and go toHotels in Nice range from 1 star to 5 star. If you're
the Cimiez district, which features famous Romanlooking for cheap hotels in Nice, then choose a low
ruins in the Nice Archaeological Museum? You're alsostar rating like a 1 or 2 star hotel. Nice has also got
just a few minutes walk from the central trainplenty of apartment hotels and self catering hotels
station so you can travel to the villages and townswhich are also a great option if you're on a budget.
just out of Nice too!Other hotel types available in Nice include; boutique
If you want to stay in the midst of historical Nice,hotels, business hotels, historic hotels, pet friendly
then choose one of the many hotels in the Oldhotels, romantic hotels and spa hotels.