Best hotels in Nice
Hotel Suisse
15 Quai Rauba Capeu, 06300
Hotel Suisse houses breathtaking views over the Baie des Ange. Choose from traditional, superior or privilege rooms or a fourth-floor suite with private terrace and balcony. Start your day with a buffet breakfast of freshly baked pastries and bread among panoramic views of the sea.
AC Hotel by Marriott Nice
59 Promenade des Anglais, Entrée Rue Honoré Sauvan, 06000
Just minutes away from some of the city’s famous attractions and shopping hotspots, the AC Hotel is located right along the iconic Promenade des Anglais. Take in the views from the rooftop garden or enjoy a dip in the heated swimming pool before relaxing in the courtyard garden with some tapas.
Hotel Boscolo Exedra
12 Boulevard Victor Hugo, 06000
If you’re looking for five-star luxury in the heart of the Côte d’Azur, Hotel Boscolo Exedra offers sophistication and exclusivity across a range of lavishly appointed rooms and suites. Soak up the sun at the rooftop club or tuck into traditional Italian cuisine at the onsite restaurants.
Best restaurants in Nice
Restaurant JAN
12 Rue Lascaris, 06300
Committed foodies won’t want to leave Nice without sampling the delights of the Michelin-starred Restaurant JAN. Combining South African hospitality with an ambitious fusion menu, chef Jan-Hendrik van der Westhuizen will tantalize your tastebuds with intriguing seasonally fluctuating dishes, such as scallops and asparagus with white chocolate and sesame.
Le Canon
23 Rue Meyerbeer, 06000
One of Nice’s newest and hippest bistros, Le Canon has quickly built a reputation among the locals for delivering some of the tastiest dishes in the city. There is no menu, as the inventive chefs serve up their take on the freshest local produce each day, all in a cozy rustic environment reminiscent of some of Brooklyn’s finest eateries.
Bistrot d’Antoine
27 Rue de la Préfecture, 06300
For a lively dining experience reminiscent of Old Nice, Bistrot d’Antoine is the go-to venue. The dishes celebrate quintessential Nice cuisine with a twist – think marinated oysters with horseradish, smoked tuna salad, rabbit pate and truffle risotto. Choose a table within the cozy, art-decorated venue or people-watch on the pavement while you dine.
Best things to do in Nice
Basilique Notre Dame de l’Assomption
2 Rue d’Italie, 06000
The Basilique Notre Dame de l’Assomption is a stunning example of Neo-Gothic architecture and Nice’s largest church. It was built in the 1860s to celebrate France’s acquisition of Nice, which was formerly part of the Kingdom of Sardinia. The celebrated acoustics mean there are music events held here year-round, so check the calendar to see what’s on.
Vieille Ville
06300
When the hustle and bustle of central Nice becomes too much, the old town of Vieille Ville provides a welcome respite. This network of alleys and side streets is packed with local shops and family-run restaurants, the exact opposite of Nice’s expansive squares and broad boulevards. Find some shade in the shadow of the soaring Italian architecture or enjoy a refreshing treat at one of the traditional ice cream parlors dotted around town.
Musée Masséna
65 Rue de France, 06000
The Musée Masséna, or Massena Museum, is a former Belle Époque mansion gifted to the city by the Duke of Rivoli. Explore exquisite gardens designed by the celebrated Édouard André, or head indoors to view some exceptional curiosities including Napoleon’s death mask.
