Stays in Nîmes

Maison Albar Hotels L'Imperator is the five-star I would choose in Nîmes for a family, because it provides baby equipment and services for children rather than simply tolerating them. The Jardin de la Fontaine borders the hotel, ideal for a morning walk, and the Maison Carrée is a short stroll away. The spa has indoor and outdoor pools, a Jacuzzi and a hammam. Rooms mix natural stone, marble and wood, with walk-in showers. Pets are accepted.

A year-round outdoor pool is the standout at La Maison de Sophie, and it gives children a reason to come back early from sightseeing in Nîmes. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, with private bathrooms and balconies over the garden, and a continental breakfast is served every morning. Place de l'Horloge is a short walk away and the Jardins de la Fontaine are close. No family rooms are listed, so I would check bed options before booking with children.

Jardins Secrets occupies an 18th-century coaching inn in Nîmes, and its secret flowered garden with an outdoor pool is what makes it work for families: children can swim while parents read in the shade of the walls. Rooms are air-conditioned, some overlooking the garden or the pool, which I would ask for. The Napoleon III bar and spa facilities are for the grown-ups, and pets are accepted. Guests give this five-star address 9.0 over 157 reviews.

Appart'City Collection Nîmes Arènes puts families a minute's walk from the Arena of Nîmes and 300 metres from the train station, so arriving by train with children is simple. Studios and apartments have a fully equipped kitchenette and a seating area, giving space to spread out and cook simple meals. The varied breakfast includes organic options, and pets are welcome. Public parking is nearby for those arriving by car.

I would pick Margaret - Hôtel Chouleur for a family that wants a pool and a garden in central Nîmes. The seasonal outdoor swimming pool and the sun terrace are welcome on hot southern afternoons after visiting the Roman sites. A fitness room, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi cover the practical side. The modern restaurant serves French cuisine with options for various diets, useful with fussy eaters, and breakfast includes local specialities.

Hôtel Le Pré Galoffre sits in the countryside a short drive from central Nîmes, in a traditional Provençal stone building with an outdoor pool and a sun terrace. For families, I see it as a summer base: a swim in the afternoon, then the Roman sights of Nîmes by car. Rooms are air-conditioned, WiFi and parking are free, and pets are welcome. Guests rate this three-star hotel 8.7 across 1,275 reviews.

I would choose Hotel Majestic for a family or pet-friendly stay in Nîmes, with the Arenas only 320 metres away. The hotel was renovated in 2019 and offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. There is a patio where you can sit with a drink after a day of sightseeing. The town centre is within walking distance, which keeps visits to the main monuments simple.

Hôtel l'Amphithéâtre occupies two mansions from the 17th and 18th centuries in the pedestrian centre of Nîmes, a few steps from the Roman Amphitheatre and the Maison Carrée. For families, I like that children can walk to both Roman monuments without crossing busy roads. Rooms are individually decorated, and some look over the Place du Marché, which I would request. Guests rate this three-star hotel 8.6 across 838 reviews.

Hotel Le Galambre suits families who want space around them rather than a city-centre street. The Provençal estate has a swimming pool and tennis courts on site, so children have something to do between outings, and the restaurant serves regional cooking without a drive back into Nîmes. Free parking makes day trips simple: the Roman arena in town and the Camargue marshes are both a short drive away. Pets are welcome, which helps families travelling with a dog.

I would book the Hotel des Tuileries for a family visiting Nîmes on foot, since the Roman arena is a short walk away. Rooms are spacious and air-conditioned, which matters in a southern summer, and each has free WiFi, cable TV and a refrigerator for drinks and snacks. A buffet breakfast is served every day, and pets are accepted. It is a simple three-star base rather than a resort, with a central position as its main strength.

A two-room flat for four with a kitchenette, facing the Arènes, is what makes this residence work for families: breakfast and a simple dinner happen at home, and the amphitheatre, the Maison Carrée and the Jardins de la Fontaine are all reachable on foot. Rooms are air-conditioned, which matters in a Nîmes July. Beds are made on arrival, and a buffet breakfast can be added. The limits are real, though: there is no restaurant or pool, the reception is not staffed around the clock, and during the ferias, which draw close to a million visitors, the crowds gather right outside. Pets are accepted with a supplement.

Novotel Atria Nîmes Centre works well for families who want to see the city on foot. The train station, the Arènes Roman amphitheatre and the main square are all minutes away, so arriving by rail and walking to the sights is easy with children. The hotel has 119 air-conditioned rooms, a useful point during a Gard summer, plus a restaurant and bar for evenings when nobody wants to go out again. Pets are accepted too.

Royal Hôtel sits on Place d'Assas in central Nîmes, a short walk from the Maison Carrée and the Carré d'Art, so families can see the Roman temple and the modern art museum on foot. Its restaurant, La Bodéguita, serves Spanish dishes and tapas, an easy way to share plates with children. Breakfast uses fresh organic produce. Rooms are reached by a staircase, worth knowing with a pushchair, and pets are welcome.

Hotel Cote Patio puts families 900 metres from the centre of Nîmes, within walking distance of the Arena and the train station. Rooms are heated, each with a private bathroom and flat-screen TV, and decorated in different styles, from warm southern colours to Art Deco. The patio with outdoor furniture gives everyone somewhere calm to sit after sightseeing, and pets are welcome too. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across more than 900 reviews.

B&B HOTEL Nîmes Centre Arènes suits families who want to see Roman Nîmes without a car. The Dhuoda tram stop is a two-minute walk away, and the tram reaches the Arena and the historic centre quickly. Rooms are air-conditioned, a real help in a southern summer, and many have city views. Pets are accepted, a vending machine covers small needs, and limited private parking is available, so drivers should plan ahead.

Campanile PRIME - Nîmes Centre is a short walk from the Arena, the Maison Carrée and the train station, so families can see the Roman highlights of Nîmes without a car. Rooms are comfortable and air-conditioned, which matters in the Gard summer, with private bathrooms and free WiFi. The reception is open 24 hours, daily newspapers are available, and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 across more than 1,700 reviews.

ibis Nîmes Ouest - A9 sits by the A9 motorway exit, 4 km from the centre of Nîmes, which makes it an easy stop for families driving south. The outdoor swimming pool is the main draw for children after a day on the road, and rooms are air-conditioned for hot Gard summers. The buffet breakfast includes fresh pastries and local specialities, WiFi is free and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 across more than 2,100 reviews.

I would pick this ibis Styles for a short stay in Nîmes, especially if you arrive by train, since it faces the station. Rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. A buffet breakfast is served daily and the reception is open 24 hours. The historic sites are close, and pets are welcome, which helps families travelling with a dog.

Marquis de la Baume is housed in a 17th-century townhouse in the historic centre of Nîmes, with the Arena and other Roman sites within walking distance. Rooms are air-conditioned, a real comfort in the Gard summer. Breakfast is served on the patio, there is a bar for a quiet drink once children are asleep, and the front desk is open 24 hours. Guests rate this four-star 8.2 out of 10 across more than 1,700 reviews.

ibis budget Nîmes Centre Gare is a simple choice for families arriving by train, just 50 metres from the station and a five-minute walk from the city centre and its Roman monuments. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, which helps children sleep through summer nights, with an en suite bathroom and a flat-screen TV. A buffet breakfast is served daily, vending machines cover snacks, and luggage storage helps on departure day.

Families get a self-catering setup here: soundproofed, air-conditioned apartments with kitchenettes, which helps with early dinners and picky eaters. The Arena of Nîmes and the TGV station are about a 20-minute walk away, and Le Parnasse Sports Centre is 500 metres from the door. Breakfast is served daily if you prefer not to cook, and private parking makes arriving by car simpler. Guests rate it 8.1 out of 10 over more than 1,300 reviews.

Studios and apartments with a kitchen and a dining area make Comfort Aparthotel Nîmes Centre a logical choice for families who cook their own breakfast, since meal times stay flexible. It is a short walk to the Arena of Nîmes, the city's Roman amphitheatre, so the car can stay in the private car park, which is subject to availability. Free WiFi, an eco-friendly approach and a pet-friendly policy round things off, and 2,793 reviews average 8.0.

I would suggest L'Orangerie to families who arrive in Nîmes by car and want a pool after visiting the Roman sites. The hotel is about a kilometre from the historic centre, free private parking is on site, and the outdoor swimming pool is the main draw for children in the hot Gard summer. Some rooms have their own outdoor space, and a buffet breakfast is served daily. Parents can use the spa, and pets are accepted.

Hôtel Abalone is housed in a historic building near Nîmes station, and some rooms have a fireplace or a view over the city, details children notice. Rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, with private bathrooms, which helps in the southern summer heat. The restaurant serves French and Mediterranean dishes as well as pizza, with vegetarian and halal options, so picky eaters have choices, and there is a sun terrace and a bar.

Logis Hotel NIMOTEL suits families arriving by car in the Nîmes area, with the A9 motorway about a kilometre away and free parking on site. The secure outdoor pool is the highlight for children in warm months, with a poolside terrace for parents. Rooms are air-conditioned, the Partage restaurant serves traditional and Provençal dishes so dinner needs no extra drive, and pets are welcome. Central Nîmes and its Roman arena are a short drive away.

A games room is a welcome extra for children at DOMITYS - Sophia in Nîmes, and every unit has a kitchenette plus a balcony or terrace for some fresh air. Parents can use the hot tub and sauna, and the garden and sun terrace give everyone space outside. When cooking is not appealing, the traditional restaurant serves French cuisine at dinner, and breakfast is continental or à la carte. Pets are accepted. I would suggest it to families who want apartment freedom with a restaurant on site.