Gareth Thomas

The French Riviera is Europe’s capital of cool, and Nice has long been a draw for the trendiest travellers going – especially those with enough cash to splash. The result? This city is awash with fantastic hotels. Awash, we tell you. But if you’re on a tighter budget? Don’t panic: you’ve got options, from arty chains to fully equipped apartments. For 2026, we’ve added in everyone’s favourite mini-chain Mama Shelter, which our reviewer praised for its ‘playful vibe and genuinely affordable prices’. So, whatever your taste (and whatever your spending habits), there’s a hotel for you on this list. Enjoy.  Where’s the nicest place to stay in Nice? That entirely depends what you’re looking for. But if it’s your first time here, we can bet you’re after the full experience – cobbled streets, market mornings and the likes – and you’ll find all of that in spades in Vieille Ville (the Old Town). Looking for full Riviera glamour? The Promenade des Anglais is prime territory for swanky spas and sea-view suites, lined with the city’s splashiest luxury hotels. For a more real, local (and often cheaper) option, the Libération district is cool, mellow and a little easier on the wallet.  🛏 Check out the best Airbnbs in Nice 📍 The best things to do in Nice🏖️ The best beaches in Nice🍴 The best restaurants in Nice How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world – new openings, old classics and everything in between – to bring you fresh, h

It’s easy to overlook this hidden gem built into a cliff face above the bustle of the main street below, but once you find it, you’ll be happy you did. When the hotel reopened in 2023 it needed a little TLC. But rather than mute the history and tradition, the team went all in, all the while, adding their own artistic flare. In a nutshell, it’s an oasis of tranquillity, luxury, and modern French Riviera charm. Nestled high up, right at the end of the iconic Promenade des Anglais, La Perouse’s higgledy-piggledy layout boasts a tonne of historical and geographical charm. You can pretty much see the whole of Nice from here. Very cinematic. But that's not all; most rooms, ours included, offer stunning sea-facing views from the balcony or terrace. Waking up to nothing but clear blues and the soothing sound of waves made me feel I was living my White Lotus life! To top it all off, (quite literally)  there's a solarium on the roof - our go-to for enjoying a cheeky glass of rosé at sunset before heading into Old Town. While the rooms and the solarium look out to sea offering those stunning views I mentioned, I can't not go on about the sunken terrace. Adorned with fragrant lemon trees (no less), an outdoor pool area carved out of the cliff rock itself, and the award-winning Le Patio restaurant. The tranquil surroundings made it the perfect spot for enjoying breakfast spread out in the sun, but you can also expect a more elaborate lunch and dinner courtesy of the recently appointed che

It’s easy to overlook this hidden gem built into a cliff face above the bustle of the main street below, but once you find it, you’ll be happy you did. When the hotel reopened in 2023 it needed a little TLC. But rather than mute the history and tradition, the team went all in, all the while, adding their own artistic flare. In a nutshell, it’s an oasis of tranquillity, luxury, and modern French Riviera charm. Nestled high up, right at the end of the iconic Promenade des Anglais, La Perouse’s higgledy-piggledy layout boasts a tonne of historical and geographical charm. You can pretty much see the whole of Nice from here. Very cinematic. But that's not all; most rooms, ours included, offer stunning sea-facing views from the balcony or terrace. Waking up to nothing but clear blues and the soothing sound of waves made me feel I was living my White Lotus life! To top it all off, (quite literally)  there's a solarium on the roof - our go-to for enjoying a cheeky glass of rosé at sunset before heading into Old Town. While the rooms and the solarium look out to sea offering those stunning views I mentioned, I can't not go on about the sunken terrace. Adorned with fragrant lemon trees (no less), an outdoor pool area carved out of the cliff rock itself, and the award-winning Le Patio restaurant. The tranquil surroundings made it the perfect spot for enjoying breakfast spread out in the sun, but you can also expect a more elaborate lunch and dinner courtesy of the recently appointed che