Are you in transit or planning a trip to Nice? Here’s our advice on where to sleep near Nice airport.
Landing at Nice Cote d’Azur airport? Do you have an early flight the next day or a connecting flight? This airport is home to many low-cost airlines. As a result, it’s possible to fall victim to overbooking, flight cancellations or delays. For all these reasons, you may need to sleep near Nice airport.
To help you out, Generation Voyage tells you where to sleep near Nice airport.
Is Nice airport open at night?
Nice airport closes at night. However, if you have a stopover or a delayed flight and are flying out early the next day. Then it’s possible to spend the night inside the terminal by showing your plane ticket. Nice airport has two terminals and fifty-four gates.
You’ll find a wide range of stores and catering services. What’s more, Wi-Fi is free and there are sockets for recharging your devices.
Hotels where to stay near Nice airport
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The airport is close to the city center. As a result, you’ll have plenty of accommodation options. You can book a hotel or Airbnb online. However, it can be a good idea to sleep close to Nice airport. So here’s our list of the best establishments within a ten-minute walk of Terminal 1.
Campanile Nice Aéroport ***
Campanile is just a five-minute walk from Terminal 1. If you have bulky luggage, a free shuttle service is available. It’s a quiet, good-value hotel close to the airport.
The welcome is warm and the staff very helpful. What’s more, the rooms are clean and the bedding comfortable. There’s also a restaurant offering à la carte dishes and a breakfast buffet.
Ibis Budget Nice Aéroport ** (French only)
It’s a seven-minute walk to the airport from the Ibis Budget hotel. Rooms are soundproofed and equipped with flat-screen TVs. The hotel also offers a buffet breakfast. However, it does not offer lunch or dinner services.
Novotel Nice Arenas Airport ****
The Novotel Nice Arenas is a ten-minute walk from the airport. A free shuttle service is available every twenty minutes. You’ll be picked up as soon as you leave the terminal, and the staff are always available and professional. What’s more, you can easily reach the city center by public transport.
Rooms are spacious, comfortable and air-conditioned. A varied and copious breakfast buffet is available from 5am. The restaurant serves French cuisine with specialties from Nice for lunch and dinner.
Park Inn by Radisson Nice Airport ****
The Park Inn by Radisson is 600 meters from the airport. So you can get to the hotel quickly on foot. A free shuttle service is also available every ten minutes. The hotel is therefore ideal for staying close to Nice airport.
Rooms are clean, spacious and well-equipped. There’s also an outdoor swimming pool, sauna and gym. If you’re hungry, the restaurant serves Italian and Mediterranean specialties. The breakfast buffet offers a variety of dishes. A cocktail bar is also available for a pleasant evening.
Where to stay near Nice airport?
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Arénas district
The Arénas district is an old business district. It is located in the southwest of the city. It’s the closest neighborhood to Nice airport. You can also take advantage of the Phoenix Park to discover 2,500 species of animals and plants. The Palais Nikaia and Allianz Riviera stadium are close by, offering a wide range of concerts and sporting events.
Find a hotel in the Arénas area
Find an Airbnb in l’Arénas area
The old Nice
Old Nice is a very pleasant area to be in the heart of the city. You’ll discover picturesque architecture and flower-filled pedestrian streets. What’s more, it’s a lively district with stores, bars and restaurants, ideal for enjoying the night.
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Find an Airbnb in old Nice
Riquier
It’s a dynamic district, home to numerous schools and universities. The atmosphere is pleasant and the nightlife very active. You’ll also benefit from attractive rates for accommodation in this district. What’s more, it’s well served and has its own tramway station.
Find a hotel in Riquier
Find an Airbnb in Riquier
Garibaldi and the port district
This is the district bordering Riquier and old Nice. It’s a pleasant place to stroll amidst the typical architecture of the south of France, and relax on a terrace. The port area is very popular, and hotels are often fully booked. We therefore advise you to book in advance.
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Find an Airbnb in the port district
The Borriglione district
This is the liberation district, Borriglione, and the nightlife is very lively. So if you’re traveling with the family, we don’t recommend this area. However, if you’re young and want to party, this is the place to stay.
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The Promenade des Anglais
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One of the most famous avenues in the world, it runs for seven kilometers along the Mediterranean. The city’s biggest palaces and most beautiful buildings are located here. As a result, the hotels are top-of-the-range and on the seafront, ideal for enjoying the south.
Find a hotel around Promenade des Anglais
Find an Airbnb near Promenade des Anglais
Where can I park at Nice airport?
Would you like to drive to Nice in your own car? Then Nice airport has plenty of parking facilities. If you wish, you can reserve a cheap airport parking space directly online.
If you’re staying in Nice city center, we advise you to book your airport transfer online in advance. Alternatively, you can take public transport: bus and streetcar.