Bella Ciela — Mercure Nice Centre Notre Dame

At 28 Avenue Notre-Dame, on the roof of Mercure Nice Centre Notre Dame, Bella Ciela is the most successful transformation of the Nice rooftop scene in 2023. Formerly known as Skylounge Nice Bar & Rooftop, the venue was completely reimagined with a new colourful, chic and bohemian look, Instagrammable mirrors, creative photo spots, vibrantly coloured sofas, tropical vegetation, making it one of Nice's most visually seductive rooftops. At 360° height, the view plunges over the city's rooftops and the majestic facade of Notre-Dame de l'Assomption Cathedral, a unique architectural setting that other Nice rooftops cannot offer.

The rooftop features a rooftop pool (hotel guests only) and a bar and dining area open to all. Programming includes Latin evenings, Cuban cocktails, colourful tapas, salsa atmosphere, that energise the city-centre nightlife scene. Bella Ciela is accessible via the French Riviera Pass.

Cocktails & Menu

The house speciality is Latin-inspired cuisine and cocktails: artisan express mojitos, creative margaritas, tropical spritz, colourful Latin tapas, cheddar nachos, homemade hummus. Cocktail: approximately €14. Mocktail: €10. Hummus: €10. Prosecco: €9, one of the best rooftop value options in Nice.

Atmosphere

Festive, colourful and communal. Bella Ciela is the good-mood rooftop, a relaxed atmosphere attracting a young, international clientele. Mirrors create visual effects greatly appreciated for photos. The evening starts from 2pm and builds toward 6-7pm.

Visitor reviews

Highlights: New post-renovation décor unanimously rated 'magnificent' and 'very photogenic'. Notre-Dame Cathedral view described as unique. Prosecco at €9 cited as 'almost a gift' for a rooftop of this standard. Drink service 'fairly fast'. Overall atmosphere rated 'good'.

Areas for improvement: Some guests report occasionally indifferent staff, particularly for solo visitors. An incident of discrimination at entry was reported, unacceptable practice contrary to the rooftop's welcome values.

Bella Ciela is Nice's festive, colourful rooftop, ideal for an apéritif with friends, a festive Latin evening or simply admiring Notre-Dame Cathedral from the heights with a cocktail in hand.