Le Vieux Nice is the old but beautiful heart of the city, wedged between the ocean and the grand boulevards of the new town. This intricate web of narrow streets transports you right back to the 1700s, brimming with bars, restaurants, delis, and boutique shops.
For those in town who also want to do a spot of shopping, your best bet is to stay in Le Jean-Médecin, or New Town. Grand avenues run down towards the sea, lined with beautiful trees and the designer stores you’d expect in a city as stylish as Nice. Expect more upper-class hotels in this area.
For the ultimate opulent experience, travellers would do well staying along the Promenade des Anglais - the promenade that runs along the shores of the Mediterranean. As you would expect, this is where the most luxurious stays are, occupying restored 19th century mansions across from the beach.
For a smart and classy stay that’s a bit quieter and more affordable than elsewhere, Le Port is a great choice. It’s just a short wander away from the old town, and you can spend your time watching the comings and goings of the European yacht owners as they take off up and down the coast.
Despite the neighbourhood of Libération quickly being gentrified, you can still find a bargain here. Located above the new town in the heights of Nice, it’s filling up with authentic bars and restaurants sporting sunny terraces that overlook the city.
