Old Town Travel Guide
Nancy
Popular places to visit
Place Stanislas
See the magnificent buildings and fountains of this elegant square in Nancy’s center illuminated in warm evening light.
Nancy Hotel de Ville
Enjoy the view of the city’s historic main square from the resplendent balcony atop Nancy’s 18th-century city hall after touring its ornate interior.
Parc de la Pepiniere
Join the joggers around the picturesque park in Nancy’s center, where you will find a zoo, Baroque features and plenty of space to relax.
Musée des Beaux-arts
View the fascinating collections at Nancy’s premier art museum, which is housed in an impressive 18th-century building.
Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy
Go from tropical waters to freshwater lakes and salty seas. See swimming fish and stuffed animals at this art deco complex.
Musée de l'École de Nancy
Peruse this museum to learn about the acclaimed art nouveau movement of the early 1900s that had its roots in Nancy.
Top hotels in Old Town
Hotel De Guise
Lovely hotel. The room was quite small but it was comfortable and very nicely decorated. The hotel is close to tourist attractions and restaurants.
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Hôtel d'Haussonville
The room was fabulous, the staff were amazingly friendly and the breakfast was really yummy. Second time here, first for my son. We will be back 👍
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hôtel REVOTEL
Room was clean and very quiet parking was easy and secure Nicholas on reception was helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
ibis Nancy Brabois
Easy to find, friendly staff on arrival, and the room was nice and clean. All I could have needed for a quick, overnight stay.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Villa Thermae Nancy
Top merci à l équipe
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Mercure Nancy Centre Gare
Room doesn’t have any ventilation for fresh air .
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town
Nancy City Centre
Unique features of Nancy City Centre include the historical sites and coffee shops. Make a stop by Place Stanislas or Nancy Hotel de Ville while you're exploring the area.
Saint Nicolas - Charles III - Ville vieille - Trois Maisons - Léopold
Unique features of Saint Nicolas - Charles III - Ville vieille - Trois Maisons - Léopold include the historical sites and coffee shops. Make a stop by Place Stanislas or Nancy Hotel de Ville while you're exploring the area.
Poincaré - Foch - Anatole France - Croix de Bourgogne
The coffee shops and historical sites are a few reasons travellers visit Poincaré - Foch - Anatole France - Croix de Bourgogne. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Villa Majorelle and Place Stanislas, a few notable attractions nearby.
Saint-Georges–Faubourg
When in Saint-Georges–Faubourg, you can plan a visit to Marcel Picot Stadium and Nancy Hotel de Ville, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rives de Meurthe
You'll enjoy the gardens and live music in Rives de Meurthe. You might want to make time for a stop at Parc de la Pepiniere or Magic Bowling.
Quartier Beauregard-Boufflers-Buthegnemont-Boudonville
While Quartier Beauregard-Boufflers-Buthegnemont-Boudonville may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Zénith de Nancy and Villa Majorelle.
