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.
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.
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
Unusual track game on Christmas markets in Nancy
Discovery Track Game: The Mysteries of Nancy
Escape Game Outdoor Theme Team Heist 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
Love this hotel!
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
Nemea Appart Hotel Grand Cœur Nancy Centre
Very friendly staff
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025
Villa Thermae Nancy
The room was large and clean. Comfortable bed Car park next door The only downside it is quite a walk to a reasonable restaurant or open bar
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Campanile Nancy Centre - Gare
All was better but the parking was terrible . Parking was farvaway causing one to walk long distances back to the hotel and unsafe to fo so.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
ibis Nancy Centre Stanislas
Hotel is oky. Positief side. Easy walk to the city & breakfast was decent, friendly staff. Negative side. Room was quiet smal and very dusty and no fridge in the room if you need a cold water ( specially in summer) you have to pay 4€ for a smal water in the hotel Because all stores closes at 21pm ...
Reviewed on 21 Aug 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 Villa Majorelle and Musée des Beaux-arts, a few notable attractions nearby.
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.
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.
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 House of Jean Prouvé and Zénith de Nancy.
