
Villa Saint Exupery Beach
Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Strategically situated in Nice City Center, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Be sure to set some time aside to visit Promenade des Anglais as well as Castel Plage nearby. Restaurant, fitness center and spa are among the special facilities that will enhance your stay with on-site convenience.
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Highlights
Facilities
Transport to airport
Bicycle rental
Car park
Spa
Shuttle service
Complimentary WIFi in all rooms
BEST HOSTEL !!!!”
LOCATION = 10/10 HOSTEL FACILITIES = 10/10 STAFF= 10/10 This was one of the best hostels I have been to. Definitely I am recommending it to you all. Go for it. All the facilities are free and the bar of this hostel is just ausm..... cheap beer too good. If visiting NICE again I am gonna stay here only for sure. Thank you so much hostel Villa Saint Exupery Beach keep up the good work.
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Hi, thank you for your visit to our hostel, we appreciate you recommending us and taking the time to make some comments regarding your stay. It appears that you have really enjoyed your stay at the hostel. As mentioned there are a lot of free facilties for guests to use. These include the gym and sauna, a table tennis, wifi and computers, city walking tours, maps and lots of local info for daytrips, free all day tea and coffee, free luggage storage. We wish you very enjoyable continued travelling and hope we might welcome you and your friends on a future occasion.
Basically... Doesn't worth the money you pay”
We went there as a couple and thank god we only spend two nights at this hotel before leaving to corsica. Here are the key phrases that resumed my stay at Villa Saint Exupery beach: -At checkin (not before 3pm)they ask for a three euro deposit and your passport!!! I totally refused and tell her it was illegal to take a passport from someone. She told me next that she would need a identy card instead. - They don't pay attention to (literally confirmed by the receptionist) what you request on agoda website during online reservation. - The breakfast is included... Line-up of about 20 people each day for toasts and coffee, there is only one toaster by the way. - They pretend to have wifi but it doesn't work unless you're at the reception... Forget it if you are in your room it barely reach your devices, but hey, they consider to have wifi. -No room service (didn't expect much from this hotel) there is no towel (you have to pay for them, deposit of around 5-10 euro for each I think)no welcoming kit, only toilet paper. - There have no air conditionning only one fan... During the night, forget to open the windows to get fresh air in the room, you're at the Massena Place, near the bars and restaurants. - Looks way more older and worse than the pictures on the website. That resumed overall our stay at this hotel. For the same price there are better hotel around with better services and air conditionning.
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Exceptional”
Great location. La promenade des Anglais is less than 10min, the "flower market" is about 10min, and the beach is about 5min. It is next to the big commercial street of Nice. The luggage storage is free. And reception is nice.
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Hi, we're pleased to see you highly rated the location. The location of the hostel is one of the aspects that our guests often rate highly. The location is right next to the main square 'Place Massena' and is within easy walking distance to a lot of the things to see and do while in Nice. Did you know the fruit and flower market in Nice is the largest in France? It is on everyday 6am to 2pm, apart from Mondays when it becomes a 'trash and treasure market' where all types and strange and wonderful objects can be found. We hope that you enjoy the rest of your travels and that we have the possibility to welcome you again to Villa Saint Exupery.
Perfect location”
In the heart of it all, perfect location to get to and from all directions. Old town and Beaches a 5 min walk, surrounded by restaurants and take-aways and food stores, and a variety of shopping stores/malls. On a bus route and a minute walk away from the trams. Coming by train - take the tram from gare 'Nice Ville station' direction 'Pasteur Hôpital' and get off at the 2nd stop, walk 1min around the corner and you arrive at hostel. Reception and restaurant leaves some room for upgrade however the rooms are setout with general decor, well maintained and a huge bathroom - big shower! The Aircon was most welcome too 😁 Downside - Taking it during COVID season perhaps they were understaffed because dirtbins in restaurant area were overflowing daily (we stayed 7 days) and our room was definitely not sanitized or cleaned to standard on initial reception of the room (took photos) thick dust, marks on wall in bathroom, shower seemed partially cleaned! (I did not however lodge a compliant)
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Female solo traveler”
As a female solo traveler, if you're going in the winter (presumably during the hostel's less popular times), I would recommend at least booking a female-only room. I switched from co-ed to female only when I realized I was the only female in my co-ed room and there were a majority of older men. Social opportunities with young adults weren't as prevalent as other hostels I've stayed in throughout France/Europe. All that being said, at a bare-bones minimum it was a good accommodation for the price, and if you're traveling with friends then you shouldn't have any issues.
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Hi, the hostel is less busy during the winter than the summer so there is less of a socila vibe. The hostel is currently under going renovations to the ground floor to improve the common areas for guests and to make more of a social atmosphere. As mentioned here, lots of room types are available for guests to choose from. There are all female dorms, private rooms, small and large mixed dorms. Enjoy the rest of your travels and we recommend you come back to stay with us again during the busy summertime.
Friendly staff and good location to explore Nice!”
The hostel is located fairly centrally between the 'Old' and 'New' Nice with around 5 mins walk to the beach. Staff is really friendly and the rooms/beds are clean with reasonable shower facilities! Note to those carrying heavy luggage - The airport buses (98/99) does not stop too close by the hostel, so may expect to walk some distance.
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Hi, as an update to the information in this review, the 98/99 bus no longer exists and has been replaced with the new ligne 2 tram line. Guests can now take the tram directly to and from the airport and the nearest tram stop (Jean Medecin) is just a few minutes walk from the hostel. The hostel is situated next to the main square 'Place Massena' and, as mentioned, only 5 minutes walk to the beach and 17th centruty old town of Nice.
Ideal for backpackers. ”
Ideal for backpackers. You can use the kitchen to eat food, and surprisingly, there is a sauna and a gym in the basement. Conveniently located near department stores and Massena Square. And the staff responded well. It seems to be good at cleaning. When you travel from Nice to the suburbs, you have to find accommodation here. will have to pay for breakfast. And it was a shame that there was no olive oil in the kitchen such as basic sauce, sugar and salt. There are only kitchen utensils.
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Hi, good to see you took the time to make some comments regarding the hostel and your stay. We are always on the look out for ways to improve the hostel so we appreciate all the opinions of our guests. We're pleased to read that you liked the location and found the hostel to be clean.We hope the rest of your holiday is enjoyable and that we have the chance to welcome you back on another occasion. All the best, VSE team.
nice to stay in reasonable price.”
the hostel was located next to the beach. It was easy to get everywhere in Nice. (except but to monaco. but, it is not hard to find this bus stop. u could ask everyone who lives in Nice.) It was so easy to join Nice carnival from this hostel. and staff was friendly. they tried to make us feel comfortable in hostel. I would like to recommand this hostel someone who want to stay in reasonable price.
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Great location but unreliable information”
We booked this stay for a week because it had a kitchen (being a hostel). However, when we arrived they said the kitchen was closed for renovations indefinitely. We were told that we could use a kettle and microwave. No fridge. You can pay 5€ for a cereal and toast kind of breakfast, but we never did. Also, although the hotel was supposed to have daily housekeeping, we never had anyone clean our room. Towels aren't included in your stay. Luggage storage was available which was an excellent perk, and the location is perfect. It's very close to the beach and the tram stop. Overall, we had a good stay we just wished we were informed about the kitchen and cleaning situation before booking!!!
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A decent accommodation in the centre of Nice”
Great location if you visit Nice for sightseeing, but could be noisy at nights. Short distance to tram stop and a few-minute walk to the beach or the Old Town. The hostel is quite basic, though. We had a double room with a bathroom. Luckily, the bathroom was quite new, but the room with peeling paint on the walls was a bit disappointing. Very friendly and helpful staff at the reception. All in all, I can recommend staying there for a night or two.
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clean rooms”
cool place to stay for some nights and enjoy the city, it is located too close to metro *from airport* so you wouldnt need to walk a lot to reach the hostel. Enjoy your time there! there is no kitchen, only a microwave where you can heat your food, cause they are making a new kitchen! :D
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Hi, thank you so much for the review. We are very happy to see you enjoyed your stay at the hostel and found the rooms clean. As you mention, there is an underground tram stop which goes to the airport within a few minutes walk from the hostel so getting to the hostel with baggage is very easy. There are also renovations going on to improve the hostel for future guests (including a brand new guest kitchen!) Enjoy the rest of your travels and you are welcome to come back and stay again at Villa Saint Exupery.
Right behind the Massena square”
The hotel suits more for students and young people, room is very simple, the staff was nice and the location is right in the center
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Good stay ”
nice staff, clean room but it was under renovation so a bit noisy during the day. good stay overall.
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Hi, there are currently renovations going on to the ground floor of the hostel to improve the look and facilities for future guests. These will soon be completed and we're excited to see the results. Despite the inconvenience of the works, it appears that you enjoyed your time at the hostel and we're pleased to see you rated your stay 10 out of 10. Enjoy the rest of your travels and you are welcome to come back and stay again at Villa Saint Exupery.
The Place to meet new people”
Staffs are very friendly, almost all came from the Brits, so english is no problem. Place to meet new people, with all the positives and negatives about it. Very close to the beach, in front of Galeries Lafayette, in front of the square. I think it's the best location for hostel, compare to other hostel.
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Excellent”
Convenient place, clean room, nice staff, good restaurant like a hotel.
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great location near beach”
great staf, good rooms, great free breakfast, good activites on offer and a good common room to hang or meet people.
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Exceptional”
Really nice people, excellent location, super clean. No recycling and no fridge available so you can't keep any food.
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Hi, we're very pleased to read you found the hostel to be super clean. We try our best to ensure the rooms and common spaces are cleaned to the high standards our guests expect. We are looking into the possibility of having a couple of guest fridges at the hostel and how we can improve the recycling. Thanks for the feedback. We hope the rest of your holiday is enjoyable and that we have the chance to welcome you back on another occasion. All the best, VSE team.
Good Location”
It was value for money. Bar was nice. I will definitely come back to this hostel.
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Central location ”
If you’re a female, pay the extra and stay in a female only room. In winter, there isn’t muc atmosphere in the downstairs bar, so best to go out at night to eat/drink. Very close to the place Masséna, beach and the old town. Easy to get to on transport.
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Hi, small and large female dorms are available. All female dorms have ensuite bathrooms and hairdryers inside. There are lots of bars, restaurants and shops in the 17th century old town of Nice which is within easy walking distance from the hostel The reception desk is a great source for recommendations of the best places to go in town. All the transport is within easy walking distance to the hostel. The line 2 tram stop from the airport is only a few minutes walk from the hostel.
nice location and faculty”
The hostel is very popular for its price and service. But it's kind of crowded. Many people have to share only one toilet and shower room. But when it comes to its many merits, this little drawback is still acceptable.
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