Old Town Travel Guide
Nancy
Visit Old Town
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 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.
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.
Top hotels in Old Town
Hotel De Guise
"Great little hotel in perfect walking distance to everything in Nancy! The staff was extremely helpful when we had questions and they have a huge fridge full of waters to grab a drink any time day or night. Absolutely lovely local hotel!"
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Hôtel d'Haussonville
"Hotel was great. staff was excellent. location was great. Only slight negative was that breakfast was too pricey for what it was. I understand that given that it is a small hotel a buffet would be difficult to have. The preparation and delivery was inefficient, quality good. Reception staff was excellent. ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Villa Thermae Nancy
"If you’ve ever traveled outside of the US, you know how booking accommodations can go sideways. This place will save you if in a bind!!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Quality Aparthotel Nancy Centre
"ras"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Campanile Nancy Centre - Gare
"Great Location....5 min walk from Train Station...Very clean though typical European small rooms....Excellent Breakfast ...The Best part though was the Excellent and Attentive front desk Staff who also provided Bar and food service at Nite...I would especially like to commend Fadela, Fakhrieh, and ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Nemea Appart Hotel Grand Cœur Nancy Centre
"Elevator was completely out for multiple days, no room cleaning service, limited breakfast often finishing fast and not refilled, read fine print for check in times especially during weekends and holidays."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Where to stay in Old Town
- Nancy City Centre
- Saint Nicolas - Charles III - Ville vieille - Trois Maisons - Léopold
- Poincaré - Foch - Anatole France - Croix de Bourgogne
- Haussonville-Blandan-Mon Désert-Saurupt
- Rives de Meurthe
Nancy City Centre
Unique features of Nancy City Centre include the historical sites and coffee shops. Make a stop by Musée des Beaux-arts or Place Stanislas 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 Musée des Beaux-arts or Place Stanislas 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 Musée de l'École de Nancy and Villa Majorelle, a few notable attractions nearby.
Haussonville-Blandan-Mon Désert-Saurupt
Travellers like the museums in Haussonville-Blandan-Mon Désert-Saurupt, and Nancy Thermal is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
