Hotels in Nice

Nice is the unofficial capital of the French Riviera, a sun-drenched port city on the Mediterranean coast where pebble beaches, palm-lined boulevards, and a famously colourful Old Town meet a backdrop of the Maritime Alps. Founded by the Greeks and shaped by centuries of Italian rule, Nice blends French and Ligurian influences in its architecture, language, and cuisine, giving the city a distinct personality among France's coastal destinations.

The Promenade des Anglais sweeps along the Baie des Anges with its turquoise water and characteristic blue chairs, while the labyrinthine Vieux Nice tempts visitors with socca stands, baroque churches, and the daily Cours Saleya market. Beyond the centre, the hilltop Colline du Château offers panoramic views, and the Belle Époque mansions of Cimiez recall the city's history as a winter retreat for European aristocracy.

With a busy international airport, an efficient tram network, and easy train connections to Monaco, Cannes, and the perched villages of the Côte d'Azur, Nice makes a natural base for exploring the French Riviera. Visitors come for the year-round mild climate, the Matisse and Chagall museums, the festivals from Carnival to the Jazz Festival, and a food scene that runs from Michelin-starred dining to street-corner pissaladière.