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Best Boutique Hotels in Nice

Nice is one of the most popular destinations on the Côte d'Azur: easy to get to, easily explored on foot, easy to book restaurant tables, relatively easy to get a nice spot on the beach, and it’s friendly too! Nice also has a wonderful range of accommodation, with many different styles and sizes, as well as room rates. What we’ve noticed is that Nice is also an excellent city for boutique hotels. It’s not just that this city has been a famous seaside resort since the 18th century, and has a wonderful old town filled with elegant townhouses — ideal for converting into boutique hotels — it’s also reflected in the age of many of Nice’s hotels — there are some wonderfully luxurious old grand dames here that are almost boutique by default: think bijou size, individual decoration, and generous, traditional service standards. Nice has boutique style B&Bs and guesthouses too, as well as sea view charmers, and even some boutique hotels with family suites and apartments. Browse our pick of the best and start planning your getaway!

Hotel Nice Excelsior

Nice (Cote d'Azur)

This four-star hotel is situated in the heart of Nice. The décor of the rooms draws inspiration from the neighbouring Nice-Ville train station, with postcard theme walls and travel trunk design pieces; book a family room for extra space. Enjoy a drink at the cosy courtyard bar; a charming hotel.

  • Families - Family junior suites come with a sofa bed for the kids and can easily accommodate a family of four
  • City Style - With custom-made furniture and high-quality linens, this four-star hotel has lots of city style
  • Local exploring - The hotel's fantastic, central location make it a perfect base for exploring Nice
  • Romantic Break - The cosy rooms and pretty hotel garden score highly with couples
from AU$152 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Villa Rivoli

Nice

Ideally located gem in the old town, with pretty, traditional bedrooms. Chintz wallpaper, large sash windows and some with small balconies give a wonderfully 'french chic' air. Breakfasts served in the garden. Access to a private beach. A well priced city base.

  • City Style - French finesse in bucket loads in this charming hotel near the sea.
  • Value chic - Great value and stylish accommodation
  • Cooking classes - Buy produce from the local market and then master the art of French Cuisine with Christian Plumail.
  • Seaside
from AU$160 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Les Suites Massena

Nice

A plush and modern hotel featuring large soundproof suites offering guests both calm and comfort in the heart of Nice. Rooms have a Scandi-chic style with natural materials set against soft grey hues and the best have free-standing baths. A delicious continental breakfast is served. Superb!

  • Local exploring - Ideally located at the start of Nice's old town - explore the cobbled streets lined with boutique shops and restaurants
  • Families - This small family-run property caters for families with rollout beds available for children and large rooms
  • Short break - Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is less than 4 miles away - perfect for a quick escape
  • Sights nearby - Located a short walk from the city's main attractions including Massena Square, Allianz Riviera Stadium and MAMAC
from AU$170 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Windsor

Nice

Eclectic and quirky hotel with original decoration and an exotic garden. Good value, set back from the seaside but within walking distance of all Nice has to offer. Rooms decorated, some wackily, by local artists. Laidback and informal with plenty of character and charm.

  • City Style - This stylish hotel with rooms designed by contemporary artists, is perfectly located for absorbing the nightlife and beaches.
  • Total relaxation - Chill out in the shady garden, take a dip in the hotel pool and avail of the on site spa treaments and hammam.
  • Great walks - You'll have great fun exploring the narrow, cobblestone pedestrian streets of Vieille Ville de Nice, just 900m from the hotel.
  • Local markets - Check out the Monday morning antique market on the Cours Saleya.
from AU$194 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Le Castel Enchanté

Nice

Delightful B&B in a bougainvillea-clad villa above Nice, with lush gardens, a small pool and seaviews. Very pretty Provencal bedrooms, light and airy with terracotta tones. Plenty of outdoor corners to curl up with a book. Well placed and good value for the area. Charming.

  • Hideaway - Ideally situated in the hills above Nice, recharge your batteries in the leafy gardens before heading down to the madness.
  • Local markets - Take a stroll through the fragrant morning Flower Market at Cours Saleya.
  • Sights nearby - Discover the remains of the ancient Roman city of Cemelenum.
  • Full of character
from AU$194 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Villa Otero

Nice (06000 Nice )

A charming hotel in a Belle Époque building oozing feminine glamour. Expect classic furnishings, quirky wallpapers and potted plants in the chequered black-and-white tiled lounge area, while rooms have luxurious fabrics and lovely walls featuring a gilded bird-of-paradise pattern. A gem!

  • Local exploring - Located in a quiet street close to the buzzing central square and beach, ideal for easy local exploring
  • Sights nearby - Visit the beautiful Nice Cathedral and the atmospheric Monastère de Cimiez
  • Local markets - Wander around the Cours Saleya Market, a flower and fresh produce market
  • Great walks - Go on a romantic seaside walk along the Promenade des Anglais
from AU$194 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Jay

Nice

A charming Gatsby-themed hotel offering great breakfasts. Expect suitably bold (yet tasteful) interiors, featuring Chesterfield sofas, plush blue velvet and bold floors, with a swanky bar to boot. Rooms have great statement wallpaper in shades of turquoise and chic furniture. A quirky, fun base!

  • Local exploring - A handy location with sights and shops within easy distance, and beaches just a 5-minute stroll away
  • Great walks - Head to the Parc de la Colline du Château for a romantic stroll and to admire the waterfall and great views
  • Local markets - Wander around the local flower market, Marché Aux Fleurs Cours Saleya
  • Romantic
from AU$196 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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La Malmaison

Nice (06000 Nice )

A sophisticated hotel on a smart plane-tree lined boulevard with great views from the higher balconies. Modern interiors have plush velvet furnishings set in grey tones, large windows and elegant yet simple decor. Chic rooms are equally polished. A tasteful base.

  • Romantic Break - This is a lovely spot in a smart part of Nice with lovely romantic views from the balconies, ideal for a couple's retreat
  • Local markets - Have a pleasant wander around the Marché Aux Fleurs Cours Saleya, a central flower and food market
  • Great walks - Stroll around the Parc de la Colline du Château with its waterfalls and magnificent views
  • Romantic
from AU$209 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Amour Nice

Nice (Cote d'Azur)

An eclectic, trendy hotel close to the centre of Nice. Rooms vary in size, and feature pastel colours, antique furnishings and funky artworks. Traditional French cuisine is served at the restaurant, plus there's a private beach club and rooftop lounge with pool. A great spot for exploring.

  • Beach Life - Hotel Amour Beach is a 6 minute walk, and the private beach has the beach club, restaurant and sunbeds
  • Artworks - Quirky artwork on the walls, a mix of contemporary and traditional, created by female artists
  • Local exploring - Nestled between the beach and the city centre — ideal for ensuring the best of both worlds
  • Retro/Vintage - Antique furniture from the 1930-50s, found in antique shops, flea markets and auction houses
from AU$210 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Welcome Hotel

Nice (Villefranche-sur-Mer)

This chic, intimate hotel exudes old-school charm. The peachy façade, blue shutters and sea view rooms are utterly picturesque. Elegant bedrooms have a traditional feel, yet are fresh and unfussy. Perfectly located in the heart of the postcard-pretty town this is a convenient and stylish stay.

  • Beach Life - Beautiful Plage de Marinières is a five minute walk away and a free shuttle will take you to the private beach Plage de Passable
  • Writing a novel - Significantly, acclaimed 20th-century poet Jean Cocteau was so inspired by Villefranche-sur-Mer, that he settled in this hotel
  • Value chic - Beautiful historic façade, stylish rooms and breathtaking views of the French Riviera creates the feel of a movie set!
  • Active Holiday - Located right on the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer, paddleboarding, kayaking and more is just on your doorstep
from AU$241 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Palais Saleya

Nice (Côte d'Azur)

This boutique hotel occupies a renovated 18th-century palace in the heart of Nice. Suites are dressed in a contemporary style with bold design pieces and bright prints. All suites offer separate living space and spacious self-catering apartments are available for groups. A unique and stylish hotel.

  • Families - The self-catering apartments are perfect for families travelling with children and can accommodate up to 6 people
  • Local exploring - Situated in the heart of the old town, this hotel makes a great base for exploring the sights of Nice
  • City Style - Located in a heritage building in the heart of the city, this hotel has plenty of local style
  • Great walks - Explore the charming alleys of the old town neighbouring the hotel on a long walk
from AU$346 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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