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 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.
Things to do
Guided tour of Nancy, Great History and Little Anecdotes
Top hotels in Old Town
Hotel De Guise
"Lovely traditional hotel with modernised rooms in the heart of old part of Nancy. Spotless room and bathroom. Friendly staff. Great location near shops, cafes and restaurants. Very quiet as this is a mostly pedestrian area. You can easily park at end of Rue de Guise to unload and check in and then ..."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hôtel d'Haussonville
"This historic hotel offers a convenient location with easy access to all local attractions. The hotel staff consistently demonstrates professionalism, courtesy, and a friendly demeanor, and they are readily available to assist with restaurant reservations and transportation arrangements.Aimee and ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Villa Thermae Nancy
"Très bel hôtel, personnels accueillants, chambre spacieuse, 👍"
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Quality Aparthotel Nancy Centre
"In general our stay was not so great despite the spacious room and kitchen."
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hôtel REVOTEL
"The breakfast was good, but the staff had to keep refreshing everything as the displayed quantities at any one time were very small"
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
ibis Styles Nancy Centre Gare
"Nice staff. Very friendly"
Reviewed on 9 Sept 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 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.
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 Musée de l'École de Nancy.
