The South of France, rich with culture and defined by beautiful beaches, isn’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a budget vacation. The French Riviera (or Côte d’Azur), including the gorgeous city of Nice, is notoriously expensive, but luckily, there are still plenty of accommodation options for Cheapos.
We’ve combed through our hotel listings throughout Nice to find the best budget stays that are clean, comfortable, and safe, yet still, have plenty of charm to spare.
More tips for the South of France:
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Best budget hotels in Nice
We’ve picked our five favorite budget hotels in the city for this year, so you can save time and money while booking your next vacation.
Guests love the affordable rooms at Hotel Lepante.
Hotel Lepante
Neighborhood: Train Station & City Center
Doubles from $63
With a high review score and low rates, Hotel Lepante is just the kind of place we like to settle in for a few days. Our favorite rooms come with cozy balconies (ask ahead) but every room features free Wi-Fi and air-conditioning. Head to the rooftop deck to relax in a lounge chair. Read the full review
We love the bright and airy lobby at Hotel Aria.
Hotel Aria
Neighborhood: Train Station & Center
Doubles from $72
With a location near the beach, the train station, and Mozart Park, Hotel Aria is a great home base for Cheapos adventuring in Nice. The hotel offers bright rooms with air conditioning, TV, and free Wi-Fi. Premium rooms, worth the extra euros, offer balconies overlooking the park. Read the full review
Enjoy the nice garden at Nice Garden Hotel.
Nice Garden
Neighborhood: Near Promenade des Anglais
Doubles from $74
The Nice Garden hotel offers comfortable rooms in a prime location near the city’s commercial district and the beach. All rooms offer air conditioning, flat screen televisions and free Wi-Fi, but we suggest getting one of the rooms that open up to the hotel’s orange tree garden. And yes, the garden is very nice! Read the full review
In the warmer months, enjoy a drink at the outdoor summer bar at Excelsior.
Excelsior
Neighborhood: Train Station & Center
Doubles from $81
If you have expensive taste but enjoy being frugal, book one of the stylish rooms at Excelsior. Rooms feature playful travel-inspired motifs, and some even have balconies to enjoy the views of Nice. Don’t miss out on spending some time outside at the hotel’s garden and summer bar. Read the full review
Hotel Meyerbeer Beach sits on a charming street just steps from the water.
Meyerbeer Beach
Neighborhood: Near Promenade des Anglais
Doubles from $97
Just a stone’s throw from the sea, Meyerbeer Beach hotel offers affordable rooms with quirky charm. Rooms have kitchenettes and televisions, and the hotel provides a fully stocked communal kitchen and free coffee, tea, and beach towels. Read the full review
Hotel photo credits: Booking.com
More budget hotels in Nice
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