Novotel Nice Centre Vieux Nice is the practical choice at the edge of the old town. It stands near Place Garibaldi, the arcaded square on the border of Vieux Nice and the port area, which puts the old town, the Cours Saleya and the harbour within an easy walk, and the Promenade des Anglais and Place Masséna not far away. The hotel has 180 rooms and is classed as four-star, with air conditioning, free WiFi, in-room safes, rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries, and it holds Green Key certification. What sets it apart in a city of compact hotels is its outdoor space. There is an outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, a garden, a terrace and a playground, which makes it one of the best central options for families with young children. The restaurant, TERRA NISSA, serves Mediterranean cuisine, there is a bar, breakfast is available for a fee, and the hotel offers babysitting for a surcharge, laptop-friendly workspaces, secure bicycle storage and meeting rooms. Pets are welcome for a nightly fee. Guest reviews on its page average 8.0 out of 10 across about a thousand reviews, a solid mark for a large hotel. It is a straightforward base: not the most atmospheric address in Nice, but dependable, spacious and well placed.
Rooms and setting
Rooms are modern and practical, with the usual Novotel layout that works well for families. If you want quiet, ask for a room away from the street or toward the garden, and check family room configurations when you book. The pool and garden are a significant asset in a city where many hotels have neither.
Living in it
The old town is your neighbourhood. You can be at the market, the cathedral or the harbour in a short walk, and the restaurants of the old town are a few minutes away. The tram line, the station and the airport are all easy to reach, which suits those travelling without a car. Keep in mind that the area around the square becomes lively in the evening.
Who it suits
Families, groups and travellers who value space, a pool and a location at the old town edge more than a seafront address. Prices are generally more moderate than on the Promenade, though they rise in summer and during Carnival. If a sea view is the priority, look at the seafront hotels instead. It also makes a practical base for a mixed itinerary: the tram and the station put Monaco, Antibes and Cannes within an easy day trip, and you can return to a pool and garden at the end of the day.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with sun loungers
- ✓Garden and playground
- ✓TERRA NISSA restaurant
- ✓Bar and terrace
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Babysitting (surcharge)
- ✓Pet friendly (fee)
Good questions
Does the Novotel Nice Centre Vieux Nice have a pool?+
Yes, an outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, plus a garden and a playground.
Is it close to the old town?+
Yes. It is near Place Garibaldi, on the edge of Vieux Nice.
Is it good for families?+
Yes. The playground, garden and pool, plus babysitting on request, make it one of the better central hotels for children.
