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One of the most beautiful and gay-friendly places along the Mediterranean coast, Nice is quite high on my list of recommendations. I felt more at home in this city than anywhere else in France. Nice is by no means undiscovered. The best part about my experience was the overwhelming feeling that no matter who I am, I will be accepted by a notoriously accepting and open-minded community.

I quickly learned how gay-friendly Nice truly is while looking for some LGBT-friendly places to visit. Restaurants, hair salons, bars, and other businesses join together with local LGBT associations and the Visitors Bureau to provide genuinely inclusive services in accordance with set quality guidelines.

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In person, you can identify a business by one of the fantastic rainbow sticker logos they proudly display in their storefront. Old Nice is certainly the quaintest part of the city, with nice narrow walkways lined with shops and restaurants. This is the center of the city and the most popular area to stay in.

Old Nice vacation rentals are great because they often have beautiful balconies overlooking the buzzing historic streets. You can truly feel the buzz of the city. Most of the buildings are pretty old and only some have elevators. Note that cars are not allowed within Old Nice, so prepare to carry your luggage from the nearest main road.

Luxury rentals in Nice curated by Plum Guide are another option, best for top-tier quality. The Old Port area is equally adorable. A bit more modern and very pedestrian-friendly, this is my favorite area of the city gay wander around. A hotel here would also be great for tourists. Hotel Aston Malabar is recommended by dozens of travel websites, so I figured I would give bar a try.

This place surely did not disappoint! Browse other fabulous highly-rated hotels in Nice for more inspiration. I also stayed in a quaint apartment rental in Riquer. In contrast to the flashy areas near the waterfront or along the upscale thoroughfares of the city, the Riquer neighborhood offers a more authentic, local feel.

A short walk north of the Old Port area, I felt just like a local. A pedestrian-friendly main road with many shops and grocery stores felt like home. Here are a few fantastic hotels in Nice that are all highly rated, gorgeously designed, affordable, and centrally located.

Nice is a smaller city, but there will certainly be no shortage of things to do. Especially during summer, dining outdoors and strolling along the iconic promenade are so enjoyable. I loved looking at the beautiful range of musical instruments here! Total viewing time is less than an hour.