About Villahostels and Nice, France
We are proud to offer high-quality services and facilities, managed by competent and friendly staff, all at reasonable prices. We’ll help you organise a fun trip for your group. Simple group bookings.
Why Choose Nice?
Art, sport, leisure and adventure.
Nice has long attracted travellers inspired by its colourful old town, long beach and cultural heritage. The city is rich with museums, art galleries, theatres and music venues.
With its central location on the French Riviera, Nice has great access to other beaches, historic old towns and fishing villages dotted along the coast.
- Museums: Museum of Contemporary Art (MAMAC), Matisse Museum set in Roman ruins, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Asian Arts, Photography Museum, Chagall, Picasso (Antibes) Renoir (Cagnes- Sur-Mer), Maeght Foundation (Vence), Oceanographic Museum (Monaco) and others.
- Public transport with links to Antibes, Cannes, Eze Village, Monaco, Vence, Saint Paul de Vence, Grasse, plus ski stations in the Southern French Alps.
Why Choose Villahostels?
The best location on the Cote d’Azur with more than 15 years experience in looking after groups.
We are a luxury hostel of 200 beds located in the heart of Nice on the French Riviera, and have been ranked in the Top 10 out of 15,000 hostels, 5 years in a row. With reasonable prices, superior services and facilities, and a knowledgeable staff, we can help you organize a fun, stress-free group trip to Nice.
The Villa St. Exupery is located off the main city square Place Massena, next to the Old Town and Nice’s famous beaches. We are close to all amenities, including museums, college campuses, convention center, sports arenas, public transportation, the central train station and much more.
On the Mediterranean seaside, Nice has cheap and wide-spanning public transit to all the cities and towns in the region, including Monaco, Villefranche and Eze (daytrip East) and Antibes and Cannes (daytrip West). Nice has the greatest concentration of cultural activities in France after Paris. It’s a lively city with many hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Our amazing location on the French Riviera, in the heart of the city of Nice, is one of the many reasons why groups have been coming back to stay with us year after year.
Our reservation process is very flexible, and we can help organize every part of your stay, from excursion and activities, to transportation and meals, on-site or to take away. We are happy to offer a personalized booking process that is tailored to suit the needs and budget of your group.
We have dormitories from 3 to 14 beds for students (all en suite), and modern private rooms en suite for supervisors & teachers.
Couple this with our great value for money and flexible approach to delivering ideal group holidays and it’s easy to see why we are a popular choice.
Features and Services
- Dedicated group coordinator for your reservation, and French-English bilingual reception.
- Meal options to suit any group, either on-site or packed to go.
- Restaurant/café/bar and great social areas.
- Large meeting space available with seating for 30+, conference tables, flat-screen hi-definition TV, and sound system (bar only), great for meetings or rehearsals.
- Cheap transport links to surrounding cities, including Eze, Monaco, Antibes and Cannes
- City centre location in Nice, perfect for visiting the region, cultural and historical field trips, ideal for history and art students and great for a night out.
- Tourist information to help plan your stay.
- Freedom to adjust the number of persons and the dates of your group (availability permitting).
- Excursions and activities for groups, including walking tours, pub crawls and diving.
- Secure key-card access to buildings and rooms; 24-hour reception / security.
- Free use of computers connected to the Internet, and free WiFi throughout the property.
- Large choice of rooms: All rooms of the hostel are en suite. Singles, doubles, triples, and shared dormitories from 4 to 14 beds.
- Excellent amenities: 24-Hour Gym, large common spaces with couches and TV, large bar with ample seating.
- Secure storage area for luggage, sports equipment, musical instruments, before, during and after your stay.
- Sheets and towels are always provided, so you can travel lightly. We provide quality bedding for a good night’s sleep.
Types of Groups
UNIVERSITY GROUPS
University student groups will be happy with our secure, safe and clean hostel in a very central location.
Accommodation is available for university groups of all sizes, with a range of extra services like study areas, large meeting spaces, conference tables and a flat-screen hi-def TV. Our cafe and bar offers breakfast, lunch and evening meals if required. Our bar is also available to throw your own party.
SCHOOL GROUPS
We are accredited to work with school groups of all ages, through the Ministry for Youth and Sport, registered under number 060881173. We provide a secure, safe and clean location for student groups in Nice. Book your stay at Villa Hostel Nice, and we will help you organise a wonderful journey with your school group.
The Villa Hostel is located in the heart of Nice, so your students will have access to all the culture and history necessary to satisfy their curiosity. Our staff put safety and security first: we have 24-hour reception with a night guardian, secure key-card access to buildings and all rooms, and security cameras in all public areas and hallways.
SPORTS TEAMS AND ATHLETES
We have all the services and facilities necessary to host your sports teams or athletic group, whether you’re competing in Nice or for a team-building retreat on the French Riviera.
We provide safe and secure storage facilities for bikes and sports gear like skiing, hiking, football, and hockey. We’ll help you organize a fun and stress-free trip to Nice, and have years of experience working with marathoners, cyclists, triathletes, as well as football teams, hockey teams, and many others.
We know that rest and nutrition are both important to sports groups that stay with us. We can cater to any dietary requirements your team may have.
MUSIC GROUPS
Nice is one of the largest cultural centers in France, second only to Paris, well known for a thriving musical community and venues ranging from local bars to one of France’s largest stadiums and the famous Nice opera house. Villa Hostels has housed music groups for years, both independently and in cooperation with the city of Nice.
Our hostel is well situated in the city center of Nice, close to theaters, the opera house, the conservatory and concert halls, plus the Old Town and its many local bars and jazz clubs. Whether you’ve come to Nice to perform in one of the many cultural events, or simply for inspiration on one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, our team is there to help organize your stay from A to Z. We can offer storage and transportation for your musical instruments if necessary.
We offer accommodation for musical groups with a range of extra services and facilities including space to practice and large meeting spaces available with seating for 30+, conference tables, flat-screen hi-definition TV, and sound system. Our café/bar and restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and evening meals as required so you can focus on your music. We’ll take care of the rest.
SPECIAL OCCASIONS AND GROUP CELEBRATIONS
Whether it’s a birthday, a reunion or a party, we are here to help you celebrate special occasions!
We have lots of experience catering to groups of different sizes for all kinds of celebrations, so whether you are a group of 10 people looking for a get-together or 50 friends and family gathering for a celebration, we can host and help. Simply tell us what your group is looking for, and we’ll provide you and your guests with quality service and a fantastic experience. At Villa Hostels we’re happy to help organize everything you need, and our hostel is perfectly situated in the center of Nice and just a short walk from the beach for a fun-filled weekend of celebration and partying.
We have space for small and large groups, with a fully-licensed bar with bottle-service options, self-catering kitchen or full-service catering with special menus and activity partners. We can make your special occasion one to remember, and exactly to your specifications. Keep our pub crawl in mind as one way to entertain a group looking for fun.
Transportation and Arrival
Please get in touch if you need advice on transport. Nice has a very affordable transit network that connect to many towns on the French Riviera. We are also able to help you with coach options for travelling in the area. And we can give advice on parking a coach in the area.
Public transport. (Prices may vary, group rates available).
To / From |
Transport by: |
Route |
Price |
Airport |
Tram |
T2 |
1.70€ |
Train Station |
Tram |
T1 |
1.70€ |
Monaco |
Bus |
1.70€ |
|
Monaco |
Train |
4.40€ |
|
Cannes |
Bus |
1.70€ |
|
Cannes |
Train |
7.90€ |
|
Eze Village |
Bus |
1.70€ |