"The Carré d'Or is located between Place Massena and the classy Musiciens area. It's one of the most stylish addresses in Nice and is very popular with tourists due to its central location."

"The local hotels in Nice were pretty much half the price compared to their Paris equivalents and both areas seem equally interesting, so I ended up booking Nice."

"Le Carré d'Or Area in the city centre is popular for first-time visitors to Nice. It covers a rectangular area of Ave Jean Medecin, Bd Victor Hugo, Bd Gambetta and the Promenade. Ave Jean Medecin is a long shopping street which is well serviced by the tram so that’s another option. There are plenty of side streets off these main streets that have hotels for all budgets."

"Check the weather forecasts a week before you travel for a better idea of temperatures. Better to visit in March than June-August when it's hot, humid, and full of mosquitoes. Most decent hotels start at around €190 (euros, not USD). However, Hotel Amour may come in under budget on your dates. You'd probably prefer to stay somewhere central, so, in general, stay east of Blvd Gambetta, south of Georges Clémenceau, and west of Carabacel."

"There’s a lot happening in Nice in September with the World Ironman and Rugby World Cup games factoring into hotel prices."

"Nice is cheaper than Paris and there’s lots to see and do in the city as well as East and West of Nice."

"Possible things to do: The city of Nice including the Promenade, Old Town, Port Lympia, Castle Hill, Place Masséna & Promenade du Paillon. To the east of Nice: Villefranche-sur-Mer and the amazing coastal walk around Cap-Ferrat peninsula, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat - Visit the Villa et Jardin Ephrussi de Rothshild, a beautiful mansion with fabulous garden, Èze, the medieval village with spectacular views, Monaco/Monte Carlo, Menton & promenade walk over Italian border, Get the train to Ventimiglia, Italy."

"Eze via the Nietzsche trail is amazing and you can do it up and down to avoid the bus scenario totally. However, buses in March won’t be as busy. Regarding international cellular plans, it's best to buy a European SIM card that comes with a prepaid data plan. This can be bought in the airport on arrival. It is a much cheaper option and you get better service."

"We found restaurant prices in Nice to be quite variable. Research and choose restaurants before the trip to avoid surprises and make the most of your budget."

"Step off the main squares and pedestrian streets to typically find better food at slightly lower prices. Prices also tend to drop as you get outside of the main tourist areas."

"There are restaurants for all budgets, and prices are displayed outside before entering. Having a few drinks can be expensive, but you can find affordable options in supermarkets."

"You would be looking at a Pass Sud Azur for a fixed rate for seven days, which allows all buses, trains, and trams in the region."

"You don’t want or need a car in the Côte d'Azur. Use the train, bus, tram, or occasional Uber instead."

"Nice is always a great base for such a short trip. It’s a busy place all year round as it’s a city. Nice is also the main transport hub for the region so no need to hire a car. You can go to places, east and west of the city, along the beautiful coastline, using the city’s excellent public transport system. All public transport is very accessible, frequent and cheap - buses, trams and trains. You can buy tickets on the Nice Ticket (city buses & trams), ZOU! (regional buses) and SNCF Connect (trains) apps which you can download on your phone."