Near Place Massena, Hôtel Helvétique is a haven with car rentals on site and bike rentals for cycling enthusiasts. Unwind in the library or enjoy beach towels and coffee/tea in the lobby; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
47 Rue de l'Hotel des Postes, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, 6000
What's nearby
Avenue Jean Medecin - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Place Massena - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Nice Étoile Shopping Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Promenade des Anglais - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Port of Nice - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) - 7 min drive
Nice City Station - 14 min walk
Nice-Riquier Station - 27 min walk
Parc Imperial Station - 29 min walk
Massena Tramway Station - 2 min walk
Opera - Vieille Ville Tram Station - 5 min walk
Jean Medecin Tramway Station - 6 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Bella Bay - 2 min walk
Ballanger - 2 min walk
Casa Nissa - 2 min walk
Monsieur Albert - 2 min walk
ginette - 2 min walk
About this property
Hôtel Helvétique
Located just 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from the airport, Hôtel Helvétique offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and parasailing. Also, Place Massena and Promenade des Anglais are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition. Public transportation is just a short walk: Massena Tramway Station is 2 minutes and Opera - Vieille Ville Tram Station is 5 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
43 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Secured covered onsite self parking (EUR 25 per day)
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Offsite parking nearby (EUR 21 per day; reservations required)
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared microwave
What to do
Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Parasailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Segway rentals/tours nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Beach towels
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1900
Library
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Smooth flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
22-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Desk chair
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Eco-friendly toiletries
LED light bulbs
Fees & policies
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 2.28 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 14 for adults and EUR 14 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way)
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night
Parking
Covered self parking costs EUR 25 per day
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 21 per day (1312 ft away)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
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Helvetique Hotel Nice
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Hôtel Helvétique?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hôtel Helvétique?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 25 per day.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hôtel Helvétique?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 50 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hôtel Helvétique?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hôtel Helvétique?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Ruhl (9-min walk) and Beaulieu-sur-Mer Casino (10-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hôtel Helvétique and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming and segway rentals.
What's the area around Hôtel Helvétique like?
Hôtel Helvétique is in Nice City Centre, a short 7-minute drive from Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) and 8 minutes' walk from Promenade des Anglais.
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Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
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Location
Room
Beach
Bathroom
Breakfast
Old town
Shopping
Parking
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 22, 2025
Didn’t eat at the hotel. Great location for sightseeing and shopping.
Roberta
Roberta, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2024
Great location we enjoyed our stay
Angie
Angie, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 26, 2025
Great location. Walking distance to city centre and shops. Room was dated but clean. Receptionist was very helpful
Vicki
Vicki, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
This was an amazing find. right in the heart of the city, easily walkable to everything, and the rooms and staff were excellent
Sinclare
Sinclare, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
We enjoyed the location of the hotel, walking distance to Old Nice. Walking distance to shopping & train
Herbert
Herbert, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2023
Good customer service. Location is very good and staff is very friendly! Thank you!!
Polina
Polina, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2023
Hotel was impeccably clean.
The location is in La Rambla so it’s busy full of life and you will always find something to see and eat and do.
You don’t hear the noises within the room too.
Location is actually perfect
Johnny
Johnny, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Sep 27, 2023
Needs a renovation.
The hotel was quiet. The breakfast was wonderful. But the water was lukewarm, AC was barely working, brown towels were like sandpaper, mold in the bath tub, bath fixtures were rusty. The location was great.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 19, 2023
Nice staff and good location - in need of update
Very friendly reception staff and room was ready before time.
Rooms and hotel in need of update. Room was pretty scruffy, same with bathroom where shower head leaked and towels were paper thin
Good location for central Nice and the beach
Tine
Tine, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 17, 2023
Room was small but clean. Someone is at the desk 24 hrs/day. Centrally located to Tram. Emmy and others at desk extremely helpful.
Karine
Karine, 5-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 13, 2023
All good
Excellent location. Within walking distance of tram to/from airport and close to old town. Elevator was tiny and could only take 2 people with luggage. Breakfast was on the pricy side, but was okay. Staff were wonderful and answered all questions.
Helen
Helen, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 27, 2024
The hotel was a bit run down and not in the best condition. The walls between the rooms were too thin and you can hear a lot of noise from outside. The room was ok but very outdated and not very comfortable. Good enough for our stay but won’t be staying there again.
The location was great though and close to everything in the city and transportation.
Louis
Louis, 3-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Sep 17, 2023
"Guesthouse with a three star stamp"
Overall,the atmosphere remained that the customer is for hotel-not the other way round .They smile,yes,but the impression remains that they are not really interested in you well being afterall.Even a small reguestes are repeatedly ignored with a smile or a roll of the eyes.The service description does not correspond to reality in detail .The staff clearly believes that they are doing their best,-underline.Great location.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 14, 2025
Nice place but not elegant
Nancy Rae
Nancy Rae, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2023
Fresh, spacious room, convenient elevator, good reception lounge area for breakfast, easy to find, good location near beach.
Monika
Monika, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 29, 2023
Staff were very friendly and helpful and the hotel did a job for what i needed for a few nights. Would stay again.
M
M, 3-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Aug 11, 2025
Very average hotel and expensive for what it is. View onto lots of very loud airconditioning units Needs updating and reduced prices.
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 24, 2023
Perfect location and friendly staff! The room was spacious enough for us and clean.
Holly
Holly, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2024
Great place …hope for a street view and lovely balcony window
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 8, 2023
Location is great, close to shopping, old town and beach. Room is a bit small, bathroom is a large size. Overall a comfortable hotel to stay with.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2023
Property was very good value for money and the staff were fantastic at helping us out where to go and where to eat. Amazing room and location. 10 min walk to beach and less to old town
Jake
Jake, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
May 31, 2025
The breakfast was poor and no big choice
Ljube
Ljube, 2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jul 22, 2022
There was a leaking water all night with noise couldn’t sleep
Bad internet connection in the room and they didn’t fix the issue
The room was too tiny but clean
The woman in the reception was sweet and helpful but it was a bad stay
rana
rana, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 6, 2022
Perfect hotel for exploring Nice
Nice hotel situated in close to the old city, shopping and the beach.
We paid for parking at the hotel, parked safely under Nice Etoile max 5 minutes walk from the hotel. Only bad thing about the parking was that you have to pay a deposit in cash, which the hotel didn’t tell us before even though we wrote a lot of details regarding parking before arrival.
Nice clean room, our family of 4 fitted well. New bathroom, small toilet. Refrigerator in the room. No view from the room, but we weren’t expecting that, the hotel and room lived up to our expectations, kind staff as well.
We will use the hotel again next time we visit Nice
Kenneth
Kenneth, 2-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jun 25, 2023
Hotel Helvetique room is unclean with untidy towels that have an unpleasant odor(vomit smell). It also has limited space for movement due to being quite small. Additionally, the hotel is poorly maintained, and the building itself is old and not well taken care of. To add further, the bathroom is not adequately stocked and has unsanitary towels. Would not recommend this place to anyone.