Nice is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Nice works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The city has an airport, so you can fly in directly. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Nice, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 12 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 1 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Nice, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Nice starts at around €220 per night, with a typical rate near €286 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Hôtel Apollinaire Nice, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 4873 reviews, from €286 per night; The Deck Hotel by Happyculture, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 3203 reviews, from €243 per night; Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée, 5-star, guest rating 9.2 from 121 reviews, from €810 per night; Hotel Le Negresco, 5-star, guest rating 9.2 from 2202 reviews, from €1191 per night; Best Western Hotel Lakmi Nice, 3-star, guest rating 9 from 5170 reviews, from €224 per night.
Day trips & routes: Marseille — about 198 km, 2h 19m drive. Fastest option is Marseille: 2h 19m by car.
Nice: what to know
Things to see: "Exclusive Private Boat Tour on a Luxury Day Cruiser - Nice/Monaco", rated 5 from 131 reviews, from €400; "Monaco - Monte Carlo - Eze Village- Small Group - Half Day Tour -", rated 5 from 81 reviews, from €96; "Monaco - Monte Carlo - Eze Village - Private HALF Day Tour", rated 5 from 68 reviews, from €630; "Full-Day Private Cannes Shore Excursion: Nice, Monaco, Eze, Antibes", rated 5 from 47 reviews, from €1600; "Monaco & Èze", rated 5 from 40 reviews, from €467.
Where to eat: "La Cucina Nice", Italian/French, rated 4.8 (1477 reviews); "Tipsy Nice Bar", Bar/Pub, rated 4.9 (205 reviews); "Carpe Diem Nice", Italian/Mediterranean, rated 4.6 (1136 reviews); "Indian Curry & Tandoori - Nice"; "Le Bouchon Nice". Top-rated: "Tipsy Nice Bar" at 4.9.
Nice has its own airport, so a direct flight is the fastest way in. Getting around the city and out to the 1 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Nice is around €286, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Nice you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 1 route worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring France, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
