In the heart of Nice, Hôtel Univers offers a stylish retreat near Place Massena. Unwind in your room with WiFi, plan a day out with tour assistance or rent a car on site. The hotel's multilingual staff and helpful service have left lasting impressions on previous guests.
Located just 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from the airport, Hôtel Univers offers a shuttle (available on request). Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and parasailing. Also, Place Massena and Promenade des Anglais are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is just a short walk: Massena Tramway Station is steps away and Jean Medecin Tramway Station is 5 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
75 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in.
The name on the photo identification presented at check-in must match the name on the reservation.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
Offsite parking nearby (EUR 30 per day)
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Transfers
Airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Water skiing nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1900
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
No plastic coffee stirrers
Reusable cups only
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
LED light bulbs
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.48 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 21 for adults and EUR 10.50 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way)
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 30 per day
Policies
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 15 October to 15 May.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.
Also known as
Hôtel Univers
Hôtel Univers Nice
Univers Nice
Hôtel Univers Nice
Hôtel Univers Hotel
Hôtel Univers Hotel Nice
Frequently asked questions
Does Hôtel Univers offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hôtel Univers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hôtel Univers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hôtel Univers?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hôtel Univers.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hôtel Univers?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request. The charge is EUR 50 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hôtel Univers?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Hôtel Univers?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Ruhl (7-min walk) and Beaulieu-sur-Mer Casino (11-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hôtel Univers and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and jet skiing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.
What's the area around Hôtel Univers like?
Hôtel Univers is in Nice City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Massena Tramway Station and 8 minutes' walk from Promenade des Anglais. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Hôtel Univers Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Location
Room
Service staff
Beach
Bathroom
Breakfast
Bed
What guests liked
The property's location is perfect for the beach, with some guests mentioning it's just a 7-minute walk away. (4 reviews)
Breakfast was good with a variety of options including yoghurt, musli, bread, and croissants. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2025
Amazing hotel
We stayed for just one night but I would definitely recommend staying there for longer time too. Room was clean, spacious, had everything you need. Location was amazing. Staff was friendly and you can easily leave your luggage in the luggage room before your check in and after check out.
Daria
Daria, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 8, 2025
Great location easy to navigate around the town. Walls quite thin so could hear the people in the room next to us very clearly and in the hallways. But apart from this excellent stay.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
That's a wonderful place where is very convenient for both beach and shopping while there is very peaceful and beautiful city
PO-SHIAN
PO-SHIAN, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2025
Second time staying here. It’s super central and very convenient. I will stay here again if I’m back in Nice
Michelle
Michelle, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
The hotel was lovely! In a great location and the room was really nice (twin room). So close to restaurants and shops as well as the train station. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Hope
Hope, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 18, 2025
Very nice, but a/c is misleading
Nice small hotel, clean and a great location. They are overdoing the ECO friendliness. Hotel has AC but they would not turn it below 26C/ 79F in the room. Having a heat wave in southern France and sweating all day, there was no exemption. Hard to fall asleep at night. We changed hotels after 3 nights.
Peter
Peter, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Very good
Very good location close to the beach and the old town. Very clean, comfortable beds and pillows. I would recommend!
Nadine
Nadine, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 17, 2025
Disappointed
The only good thing about this hotel was the location.
For a 4 star hotel, I was really devastated about the room. No toiletries, a mini fridge but empty, no coffee or tea in the room. The room was not clean, found someones bandaid on the floor. Etc.
Elina
Elina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2025
Small boutique hotel in an excellent location, walking distance to everything, the sea, the old town, lots of dining options and shopping at doorstep. Grocery store and tram stop nearby. Comfortable beds.
Maurice
Maurice, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 6, 2025
Had a room above Le Select nightclub with activity running to 4am.
Christopher
Christopher, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Excellent service
Friendly staff
Very clean
Good breakfast
shahrzad
shahrzad, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
May 30, 2025
Staff was very unfriendly. Great location though
Nida
Nida, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 6, 2024
Great location
Lynne
Lynne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2023
Loved this hotel!
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 15, 2025
Perfect
Felipe
Felipe, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2025
Great!
Alicia
Alicia, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 17, 2024
Very well located!! Overall it is an excellent place to stay. Definitely returning next year.
Georges Elias
Georges Elias, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 18, 2024
Very small and hot even for late September. It’s a good location for train and restaurants.
Jiayin
Jiayin, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 20, 2023
Great location, nice but tiny rooms
Claes
Claes, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 4, 2025
Bad hotel. Rooms far too hot and sun lit
This is not 4 star hotel. 3 stars at best. Issues:
Light floods into the room because they unwisely have glass panels in the bathroom door…and the bathroom has huge uncovered windows. So the result is the main room is flooded with bright light early in the morning. Horrible.
The AC does nothing. It is central AC and my room was 26C all the time. I asked the front desk staff for help to make sure I was working the AC controls in the room okay (I maxed out the AC), and they said since it was after hours no one could help me with this…not even the front desk people. Unacceptable.
Joseph
Joseph, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 5, 2023
Nice walkable place
Ayub
Ayub, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 10, 2024
Location very good but not a 4-star hotel.
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2023
The property is very well located, right next to the tram stop. The staff were very helpful throughout my stay.
Luis
Luis, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2024
Super hotel located in the city center near Place Massena. Excellent service and very friendly staff. Central area with many restaurants and bars. Also very close to the Metro station with which you can quickly reach the airport. I recommend this hotel and hope to return.
Ermanno
Ermanno, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jan 1, 2025
Unfortunately bedbugs in one of the rooms. We captured 6 of them on camera.