2-Br Apartment Terrace Cannes City Centre

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first walked up to this place on rue Notre Dame, I wasn’t expecting much – it’s tucked into one of those narrow Cannes streets that tourists usually rush past on their way to the Croisette. But you know what? That’s actually part of its charm. The 2-bedroom apartment sits right in the thick of things without being on one of those crazy-busy boulevards where you can’t sleep because of the traffic.

The terrace is what sold me, though I should mention it’s not some massive balcony overlooking the Mediterranean – this is city-center Cannes, after all, where every square meter costs a fortune. But it’s perfectly sized for morning coffee and evening wine, and you get these glimpses of local life that you’d miss staying in one of those big resort hotels down by the beach. I mean, there’s something pretty wonderful about watching the locals do their morning market runs while you’re still in your pajamas. The apartment itself feels lived-in rather than sterile – the kind of place where someone actually thought about things like having enough counter space in the kitchen and decent water pressure in the shower. The two bedrooms work well if you’re traveling with friends or family, though the second one is definitely smaller (just being honest here).

Location-wise, you’re maybe a seven-minute walk to the Palais des Festivals if you’re here during film festival madness, and about the same to get down to the beach. More importantly for day-to-day stuff, there’s a decent boulangerie literally around the corner – I’m talking about the one with the incredible pain au chocolat that locals queue up for around 8 AM. The Marché Forville is close enough that you can actually use that little kitchen, which is rare when you’re staying somewhere this central. Parking can be a bit of a nightmare during peak season, but honestly, that’s Cannes for you – once you’re settled in, you probably won’t want to move your car anyway. The neighborhood gets pretty quiet after the dinner crowd disperses, though you’ll definitely hear some street noise if you’re a super light sleeper. Check-in was straightforward enough, and the place was clean – not Instagram-perfect, but comfortable in that way that makes you feel like you’re staying somewhere real rather than a showroom. For a 3-star spot with solid ratings, it delivers on being a proper base for exploring Cannes without breaking the bank on accommodation.

Visitors often choose Cannes apartments over traditional hotels because they provide more space, kitchen facilities, and the opportunity to live like a local in this magnificent French Riviera destination.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $195. Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Thibault from France – 26 May 2025 (8/10)

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