Cosy hotels boutique & independent in Nice
We've scored 62 cosy hotels boutique & independent in Nice; Cima Rosa Bed & Breakfast leads at 7.4/10. Ranked by cosy score.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked into a quiet corner of Santa Croce within a 15th-century palazzo, Cima Rosa charms returning guests again and again with its fragrant courtyard full of plants, antique-furnished rooms overlooking the Grand Canal, a cosy sitting room lined with books, and breakfasts that stretch to warm quiche and croissant bread pudding, all tended by owners Dora and Melody, whose personally chosen furnishings and thoughtful local knowledge make every arrival feel like a considered welcome rather than a transaction.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked down a quiet Venetian calle away from the crowds, this antique-furnished boutique hotel charms with layered textures of Mediterranean and Far Eastern décor, supremely comfortable beds, a delicious breakfast tailored even to vegan guests, a garden and reading spaces to retreat to, and staff whose warmth and attentiveness, from arranging private water taxis to organising concert tickets, make every detail of a stay feel effortlessly looked after.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked beside a Venetian canal, Madama Garden Retreat wins hearts with its serene private garden where extraordinary breakfasts, laden with fruits, eggs, and pastries, are served at your table each morning, whilst spacious, beautifully appointed suites overlook the waterway, and a warmly attentive team led by owner Mara arranges private tours and insider recommendations that feel more like advice from a trusted friend than hotel service.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked away in the quieter Santa Croce district just minutes from the train station, this beautifully decorated Venetian home wins hearts through its flower-filled garden, canal-view rooms dressed in carefully chosen art and fine linens, a breakfast table laden with homemade yogurt, local ham and fresh pastries, and the warm, unhurried attentiveness of hosts Luana and Norberto, who greet guests at the gate and press personalised cicchetti walks and restaurant recommendations into their hands before they've even unpacked.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked along a quiet canal in Cannaregio, this stylishly renovated palazzo charms with individually designed rooms, a breakfast served at table rather than from a buffet, and a garden shaded by tall trees where guests linger over Aperol and olives beneath thoughtful evening lighting, all tended by a staff, led by a notably attentive concierge team, who arrange birthday cakes with candles, organise boat shuttles to Murano, and go quietly out of their way at every turn.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked along a quiet side canal just minutes from the Rialto and San Marco, this beautifully appointed small hotel wins hearts through its attentive, round-the-clock staff, including the warmly hands-on owner Gian, and a breakfast of remarkable daily-changing variety, from fresh pastries and smoked salmon to chef-cooked eggs, enjoyed on a shaded garden patio or inside rooms graced with frescoed ceilings and canal-view balconies.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked away from the tourist crowds near the Frari in a house once beloved by Alma Mahler, this intimate six-room retreat enchants with its timeless walled garden, attentive and warmly personal staff, and a breakfast of freshly squeezed blood orange juice, eggs to order, and abundant cold cuts enjoyed on the terrace or in the drawing room, a quiet Venetian oasis that devoted guests return to even after stays at the Aman and the Cipriani.
- Venice, Italy
The beautifully curated Lucy and Winnie suites, with their thoughtful light fixtures, motorised shades, impeccably laundered sheets, and Kiehl's bath products, paired with cocktails and roast chicken delivered straight from the neighbouring Harry's Fine Foods, and fresh coffee beans waiting by the pour-over kit each morning, make this Capitol Hill guest house feel less like a rental and more like borrowing the home of a friend with exceptionally refined taste.
- Venice, Italy
Ca Maria Adele trades corporate polish for the warmth of attentive personal service, staff greeting guests by boat with prosecco, a shared breakfast terrace with walnut bread and mountain honey, and small-scale character enhanced by its staircase and rooftop terraces, though mosquito management and minor service lapses prevent it from reaching the highest cosiness tier.
- Venice, Italy
Perched beside the Rialto Bridge with its own private dock, Al Ponte Antico wins hearts through the warmth of owner Matteo and his team, who greet every guest by name, arrange water taxis from the airport, surprise honeymooners and birthday guests with thoughtful touches, and serve homemade cornetti, perfectly scrambled eggs, and fresh cappuccinos on a Grand Canal terrace that guests confess to dreaming about long after they've left.
- Venice, Italy
Arriving by private water taxi to dock at this historic former Russian Imperial consulate, guests are drawn into a villa where canal-view rooms, a lavish breakfast, a garden for quiet repose, and warmly attentive staff combine to make Dorsoduro feel like the most rewarding corner of Venice.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked just around the corner from the Rialto Bridge, Casa Gottardi charms with bright, spacious rooms boasting private bathrooms, a thoughtful breakfast tray delivered with treats courtesy of the warmly attentive host Susanna, and a quiet intimacy that keeps guests returning to Venice without a second thought.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked down a quiet Venetian lane within easy walking distance of the Rialto, this family-run B&B charms with traditionally decorated, spotless rooms, freshly picked-up croissants served each morning by host Mario, and the sort of heartfelt, hands-on hospitality, from packed breakfast bags for early departures to luggage carried to the water taxi, that no chain hotel could replicate.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked into a quiet Venetian backstreet just five minutes from the station, this warmly kept B&B charms with spacious, well-tended rooms overlooking a small garden, homemade breakfasts, from sweet pastries to savoury dishes, including lactose-free cakes baked to order, and the attentive, unhurried hospitality of host Marco, who sits with guests over coffee each morning, offers restaurant tips, and has been known to leave a small treat in the fridge to mark a special occasion.
- Venice, Italy
This waterfront house in Murano wins warmth through its attentive, personable owners, individually characterful rooms with design touches, and the intimate, lived-in feel of a private home rather than a corporate property.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked behind La Fenice in a 600-year-old Venetian building, this warmly run B&B offers canal-view rooms where gondoliers serenade you from the water below, while Eleonora, a proud native Venetian, greets each morning with homemade breakfast, freshly pulled cappuccinos, and the kind of insider knowledge of her city that no guidebook could replicate.
- Nice, France
This Belle Époque villa radiates character through its preserved period architecture and thoughtful restoration, whilst Clémence's attentive, warm hospitality and the tucked-away-yet-convenient location create an intimate, lived-in atmosphere that guests repeatedly describe as special and authentic.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked into a quiet courtyard just minutes from San Marco, this high-ceilinged palazzo B&B charms with spacious, comfortable rooms, a convivial breakfast room serving locally sourced coffee and baked goods, and hosts Riccardo and Grace whose warmly personalised recommendations, from hidden museum exhibitions to the right vaporetto stop, make guests feel less like tourists and more like friends of the family.
- Venice, Italy
Anchored beside a quiet gondola-building canal in Dorsoduro, this beautifully restored palazzo enchants with Murano glass chandeliers, canal-facing rooms dressed in Venetian décor, a flowering courtyard garden, and staff, Gianni, Filippo, and bartender Gennaro among them, whose warmth, personal recommendations, and expertly mixed late-night cocktails make every guest feel like a privileged returning friend.
- Venice, Italy
Suite735 achieves a warm, intimate character through its small scale, attentive personal service from named staff members, and the daily ritual of a carefully-prepared breakfast served at a table on a peaceful terrace, though the spacious modern rooms and boutique-hotel polish keep it from feeling quite as snug and characterful as the most deeply cosy establishments.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked away from the Venetian crowds in the peaceful Dorsoduro sestiere, this intimate five-room hotel charms with spacious, carefully furnished rooms, some with private terraces and vertical gardens, prosecco on arrival, breakfasts delivered swiftly to your terrace each morning, and hosts whose warmth and attentiveness, from late check-ins accommodated without fuss to WhatsApp replies within minutes, make it the sort of place guests return to without hesitation.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked conveniently close to Venice with spacious, spotless rooms and a morning view of the Dolomites, Ca' Beatrice charms most through its host Roberto, a warm, tireless presence who teaches guests Italian over a lovely breakfast, coordinates airport transfers at extraordinary hours, and turns even mishaps into moments of grace.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked within a beautifully renovated historic building just minutes from St Mark's Square, this family-run boutique hotel charms with its lavishly decorated rooms, a breakfast served with evident care, and a front-of-house team, Federico and Leonardo among them, whose personal touches, from rooftop-view room upgrades to retrieving forgotten luggage via water taxi at dawn, make guests feel far more like houseguests than hotel visitors.
- Nice, France
A converted Provençal home with a magnificent garden where breakfast is served each morning, tastefully decorated rooms with quality bedding, and warmly attentive owners whose hospitality makes guests feel entirely at home in the heart of Nice.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked just a breath from St Mark's yet blessedly quiet, Hotel Flora charms with its secluded garden courtyard, perfect for morning coffee, alongside a delicious breakfast, beautifully kept rooms, and staff whose warmth and care make it feel less like a hotel and more like a well-loved Venetian home.
- Venice, Italy
Breakfast of fresh meats, cheeses, fruits, and pastries is served in a lovely conservatory overlooking a beautiful garden, a peaceful oasis that, alongside the quirky beamed rooms, spotless bathrooms, and warmly attentive staff, makes this Venetian palazzo a thoroughly restorative base within easy walking distance of San Marco.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked behind an unmarked door in a 16th-century Venetian building, this charming B&B rewards the climb of 65 steps with spacious, tastefully decorated rooms, delicious freshly made coffee at breakfast, a peaceful inner courtyard with an old stone well, and the warm, knowledgeable attentiveness of Barbara and her colleagues, all just a short stroll from the Rialto Market and the Grand Canal.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked within Venice's labyrinthine streets just minutes from the Rialto Bridge and San Marco, this immaculate family-run residenza charms with Venetian-decorated rooms, a breakfast of warm croissants, fresh fruit, cold cuts and good coffee delivered straight to your door each morning, and the kind of attentive, personal service, epitomised by owner Matteo meeting guests at the water taxi and fielding late-night luggage deliveries, that makes a stay feel quietly looked after rather than merely comfortable.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked away on a quiet Venetian piazza, this charming boutique B&B wins guests over with beautifully styled rooms decorated in Venetian taste, an exquisite sweet-and-savoury breakfast, warmly attentive staff, and a rooftop terrace where you can watch the sunset over the city with a glass of something cold in hand.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked quietly into Dorsoduro, this owner-run hotel charms with traditionally decorated Venetian rooms, a courtyard where Italian breakfasts are served with warmth and excellent cappuccino, and a little roof terrace perfect for an evening glass of wine, all just a short walk from the heart of Venice.
- Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
A charming, intimate bolt-hole tucked away from the tourist throngs, where friendly staff cook eggs to order at breakfast, two resident cats greet you at the front desk, and a peaceful garden courtyard offers a restorative retreat after a day exploring Venice's canals.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked discreetly behind a single door on a quiet canal-side street just minutes from St Mark's Square, Hotel Doni charms with beautifully appointed rooms, including a junior suite with a gorgeous historic ceiling and frescoes, a rooftop terrace where prosecco arrives with views across Venice, made-to-order breakfasts, gondolas passing the front door, and staff, particularly the warmly celebrated Eleonora, whose restaurant recommendations, local knowledge, and easy humour leave guests feeling thoroughly looked after.
- Venice, Italy
Presided over by the warm and knowledgeable Barbara, this immaculate family-run retreat near Venice airport charms with its flower-filled Tuscan-style garden, cosy well-kept rooms, and a generous buffet breakfast, all within a two-minute stroll of the bus stop for the city.
- Venice, Italy
Hotel Fontana delivers the intimate, family-run warmth of a converted Venetian convent with attentive personal service from owners Diego and Gabriele, a bright breakfast terrace with good pastries, and quiet rooms that feel like sanctuaries, though its dated quirks (low shower beams, manual doors, cash-only taxes) prevent it from reaching the polish of a truly cosy retreat.
- Venice, Italy
A tranquil retreat tucked away from Venice's tourist bustle, this boutique hotel wins guests over with spacious, well-appointed rooms, including a room with its own rooftop terrace, a splendid breakfast, complimentary in-room snacks, and staff who respond to pre-arrival emails promptly, greet arrivals warmly, and even conjure a cosy corner at the bar with a hot drink and a snack.
- Venice, Italy
Mariza and her husband welcome guests with unfailing warmth and ready smiles, guiding them to vaporetto stops, local festivals, and good restaurants, whilst the spacious, spotlessly clean rooms, a large garden alive with birdsong, and a thoroughly satisfying breakfast make this small B&B on the Venetian mainland, just ten minutes by bus from the city, feel reassuringly like a home of one's own.
- Nice, France
A compact six-room hotel tucked into a Belle Époque residential building, where the affable host Gilles dispenses local itinerary advice over an included breakfast of fresh pastries, bread, cheese, and fruit, with his dog Marius adding an endearing touch to an otherwise modest but well-placed bolthole a short stroll from the Promenade.
- Venice, Italy
Reached by boat to the quieter island of Pellestrina, this lagoon agriturismo wins repeated visitors with its shaded outdoor tables beneath the trees, impeccably fresh fish dishes, particularly the much-praised pasticcio di pesce alla pellestrinotta, attentive young staff, and a restorative stillness that feels worlds away from the crowds of Venice.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked into a quiet, bourgeois corner of the Lido, this 1920s-built hotel charms with its bird-filled garden, where a generous breakfast is served by smiling staff, clean, peaceful rooms with balconies or verandas, attentive multilingual owners Stella and Gianluca, and the beach a mere hundred metres away, though the notable extra charges for small courtesies may give the careful traveller pause.
- Venice, Italy
This Venetian apartment succeeds through its canal-side terrace views, the palpable warmth of Alessandro and Sarah's personal attention (from early breakfasts to remembering forgotten pills), and retro-elegant furnishings that create an intimate, lived-in feel rather than corporate sterility, though it reads more as a well-run, characterful home-away-from-home than a deeply atmospheric hideaway.
- Venice, Italy
Hotel Giorgione achieves a modest, characterful warmth through its restored historic bones, intimate garden courtyard, attentive staff, and deliberate seclusion from Venice's bustle, though cramped bedrooms and poorly designed bathrooms undermine the overall sense of comfort and ease.
- Nice, France
A charming, intimate maison tucked quietly away in Nice, where guests breakfast beneath orange trees in a peaceful garden, and warm, attentive staff, Christopher and Yohan among them, go well beyond their roles to make every stay feel personally looked after, though a handful of rooms would benefit from some overdue renovation.
- Venice, Italy
Spacious canal-view rooms, a shared kitchen stocked with coffee and tea, and hosts Monica, Beatrice, and Francesca who meet guests at the waterbus pier, escort them through check-in, and point them towards tucked-away restaurants well off the tourist trail make this centrally located Venetian apartment, a short walk from the Rialto Bridge, feel less like a hotel and more like staying with a knowledgeable local friend.
- Venice, Italy
Housed in a beautifully restored grand villa, Hotel Villa Stucky charms with its antique furnishings and heritage atmosphere, attentive and family-spirited staff, Valentina, Irene, and Martina among them, a breakfast room where espressos flow freely, and a quiet setting in Mogliano Veneto just a short stroll from the train station and a twenty-minute ride from Venice.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked into the quieter Cannaregio sestiere, Ca' Gottardi charms with its grand Murano glass chandeliers, canal-view rooms dressed in brocade and Venetian style, and a breakfast room where light filters in over pastries and good coffee, all presided over by staff, including the owner Luisa, who greet arrivals with drinks, offer spontaneous upgrades, and send guests off with boxes of Venetian biscuits.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked into a quiet piazza just two minutes from the Bridge of Sighs, this small Venetian hotel wins guests over with spacious, Venetian-style rooms overlooking a canal or church, a varied waterfront breakfast served at the neighbouring Savoia e Jolanda, and staff, concierge Hans among them, whose attentiveness extends to lending travel adaptors and pressing Easter biscuits upon small children.
- Venice, Italy
A charming farmhouse tucked into lush greenery on the quiet outskirts of Venice, where attentive owners, a peaceful garden for alfresco lunches, and a swift 15-minute bus ride to the island make it a restorative retreat after a day's sightseeing.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked into a quiet Venetian neighbourhood a short stroll from Santa Lucia station, Ca' San Rocco charms with spacious, spotless rooms, a terrace breakfast of cappuccinos, fresh pastries, and fruit served beneath the wisteria, a well-tended garden to linger in, and staff whose warmth and local knowledge guests return for time and again.
- Nice, France
Perched on the hillside above Villefranche-sur-Mer with sweeping views over the bay, this family-run hotel charms through the warmth of owner Charlotte and her team, who greet guests like old friends, serve freshly made breakfasts with chocolate-chip danishes on a sun-drenched terrace, and keep a sweet resident dog trotting about, though those seeking polished hotel interiors should note that rooms are simply furnished and some show their age.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked away in the Venetian lagoon, this family-run agriturismo offers bright, well-appointed rooms with terraces or balcony garden access, an impressive breakfast buffet, and cooking rooted in local produce, all delivered with the warmth and attentiveness of hosts who clearly care deeply about their guests' comfort.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked into a quiet, bourgeois corner of the Lido, this 1920s-built hotel charms with its beautiful garden, where birdsong accompanies a generous breakfast served by smiling staff, clean, comfortable rooms with balconies or verandas, attentive multilingual owners Stella and Gianluca, and the beach just a short stroll away, though some guests find the extras charged for small things rather at odds with the warmth of everything else.
- Venice, Italy
Hotel al Vagon achieves real cosiness through its Venetian palazzo furnishings, attentive personal service from staff like Adriano, peaceful soundproofed rooms, and the intimate charm of canal-side dining, though its simplicity and occasional street noise prevent it from reaching the highest warmth.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked into the peaceful Castello neighbourhood just ten minutes' walk from San Marco, Alloggi Barbaria wins hearts through the personal warmth of staff like Fausto, who has been known to arrange Prosecco and handwritten cards for anniversary guests, spacious, spotlessly clean rooms with shuttered windows that bring blissful darkness and silence, a simple breakfast with notably good coffee, and a charming book-exchange corner that gives the whole place the unhurried, home-like feel of staying with knowledgeable Venetian friends.
- Venice, Italy
A small, tastefully furnished hotel where attentive staff make you feel at home from the moment you arrive, with comfortable rooms, a peaceful internal courtyard for breakfast, and the happy bonus of gondolas passing right outside the door.
- Venice, Italy
The beds are wonderfully comfortable, the rooms are kept spotlessly clean, and the hotel's period character shines through its boutique atmosphere, all just a short Vaporetto ride from the train station and a stroll away from St Mark's Square.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked into a lush, tranquil stretch of Venetian countryside, this family-run agriturismo wins hearts through Gianni's tireless hospitality, collecting guests from the airport by bike or car, dispensing local knowledge, and stocking an on-site shop with organic vegetables, wines, and olive oil, all while the spacious, spotlessly clean apartments offer a peaceful, green retreat just a short bus ride from Venice.
- Nice, France
A beautifully renovated art-deco boutique hotel where spacious, elegantly furnished rooms, some with their own balconies perfect for a morning coffee, are matched by attentive, warm-hearted staff, fresh croissants and made-to-order eggs at breakfast, green craftsman-tiled bathrooms stocked with Phytomer amenities, and rooftop pool views stretching across Nice to the sparkling Mediterranean, all tucked into a quiet street just minutes from the beach.
- Nice, France
A family-run gem on the Promenade des Anglais where Sophie and her team greet every guest with warmth and laughter, sea-view rooms framed by palm trees and turquoise water are matched by a breakfast best savoured on the sunny terrace, and the kind of proprietorial pride that keeps guests returning year after year.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked into a calm, less-touristed corner of Dorsoduro near the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Ca' Zose wins guests over with cosy, classically Venetian rooms, a welcoming breakfast of pastries and eggs, a complimentary coffee machine in reception, and staff, Magda among them, who greet arrivals with maps, smiles, and even Champagne on New Year's Eve, all just a short stroll from the Salute vaporetto stop.
- Nice, France
A small, personally run hotel where attentive staff, a tranquil rooftop terrace overlooking neighbouring buildings, and generously proportioned rooms with proper bathtubs create an intimate, unhurried retreat rather than a corporate box.
- Venice, Italy
Tucked among vineyards and birdsong on a tranquil island within easy reach of Venice, Ca' Vignotto offers leafy, quiet surroundings, excellent home cooking, and a warmly attentive owner who will happily lend you bicycles to explore at your own gentle pace.
- Venice, Italy
This modest Venetian hotel delivers real warmth through thoughtful touches, morning coffee delivered to your room, welcome biscuits, attentive staff like Gaia who explain everything perfectly, creating an unpretentious, intimate atmosphere that guests repeatedly describe as cute and cosy rather than corporate.
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