Altea Hostel, Nice, França

The Hostel: A lovely art-deco building with a marble entrance, lift, tiled corridors and communal kitchen and terrace. Located in the centre of Nice, less than a 10 minute walk from the main train station. The Old Town and beach are a 15 minute walk away, 5 minutes by tram. The Chagal Museum, Matisse Museum and MAMAC (Museum of Modern Art) are all close, as is the Parc des Arenes de Cimiez (a public park with a Roman garden – often overlooked by tourists). Excellent shops, cafés and bars are all within easy reach.

Accommodation: We have 5 private double rooms, most have an ensuite shower. Our mixed dorms have either 4, 6 or 9 beds and most have an ensuite shower. There is one all-female 4-bed dorm which has access to the terrace. All rooms/dorms have air conditioning and are cleaned daily. An electronic room card system and 24 hour recorded surveillance in the corridors make the hostel very safe.

The friendly staff will help you with any enquiries, including organising excursions.

There is free Wi-Fi throughout the hostel. We also have a computers that guests can use free of charge.

The nearest laundrette is less than a 3 minute walk. Ironing equipment is available at the reception.

Important: Please read the Things to Note section before making your reservation.

The Reception: Open from 8:00am to 10:30pm. If you plan to arrive after 10:30pm you must send us a text message (SMS) in advance so we can give you the door code and leave a room card for you to collect. Check-in is from 12:00 (midday). If you arrive before we can put your luggage in a storage room and give you the main door code so you can access the building.

Cancellation policy: if you wish to cancel a reservation you must notify us by email 48 hours before the date of arrival. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of the reservation.

Please be aware that when you book beds in a dormitory you are reserving the beds and not the room. We always try and put groups of friends in the same room but sometimes this is not possible.

If you wish to make a reservation for more than 10 people please contact us directly.

Please Note: Visitors taxes are not included in the online room rates