2p Cannes centre-ville Terrasse

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much from this little place on Rue Merle – I mean, it’s tucked away in this residential pocket between the old port and the train station, and honestly, from the street it looks pretty unassuming. But here’s the thing about Cannes: sometimes the best spots are the ones that don’t scream “tourist hotel” at you. This 2p apartment-style place turned out to be exactly what I needed during the film festival madness (though it’s probably even better when the city isn’t completely bonkers).

The terrace is really the star here – and I get why they put it right in the name. It’s not huge, but it catches this perfect afternoon light, and you can actually see a sliver of the Med if you crane your neck just right. More importantly, it’s quiet up there, which is saying something in Cannes. The apartment itself feels lived-in rather than sterile hotel-clean, if that makes sense. The kitchen’s small but functional – I made coffee there every morning because, let’s be honest, hotel lobby coffee is usually terrible. What surprised me was how well soundproofed it is; Rue Merle can get a bit busy during the day with locals cutting through to avoid the Croisette crowds, but I slept perfectly fine. The furnishings are sort of modern-meets-Mediterranean, nothing fancy but everything works. I will say the shower pressure is actually decent, which… well, anyone who’s stayed in older French buildings knows that’s not always a given.

Location-wise, it’s brilliant in a way that isn’t immediately obvious. You’re maybe a twelve-minute walk to the Palais des Festivals, but more importantly, you’re right in the middle of where actual Cannes residents live and shop. There’s this little boulangerie on the corner – Pain de Sucre, I think? – where the croissants are legitimately better than anything you’ll find near the fancy hotels. And if you need groceries, there’s a Monoprix about five minutes away. The train station is close enough that you can easily day-trip to Nice or Monaco, but far enough that you don’t hear the trains. Parking can be tricky (this is Cannes, after all), but there’s street parking if you’re patient, or a public garage about a block away. The whole Prado-République area has this authentic neighborhood feel – you’ll hear neighbors chatting on their balconies in the evenings, smell someone’s dinner cooking, that sort of thing. It’s refreshing after dealing with the slightly artificial glamour of the main tourist strips. For the price point and that 9.3 rating, it makes total sense – it’s the kind of place that does the basics really well without any pretense.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $116. One-Bedroom Apartment with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Argyro from Greece – 25 September 2024 (10/10)

  Excellent apartment very clean very close to the city you can walk everywhere very close to the supermarket very close to the best shops and very close to the beaches ! just amazing!

• Kateryna from Ukraine – 20 July 2024 (10/10)

  Great location, the flat is comfortable, clean with a lovely terrace. One bed in the bedroom and a sofa bed in the living room, which is great for friends. Nearby there are all the necessary shops and market.
  
  What could be improved: –

• Liubov from Netherlands – 5 May 2024 (10/10)

  A clean apartment, the owner is great, the availability of a parking spot, the location is ideal, everything is nearby. Fresh bread, croissants, baguette across the road
  
  What could be improved: –

• Igor from Ukraine – 19 August 2023 (10/10)

  The host met us in person after 10pm, helped with free underground parking, passed the keys and showed the property.
  Luca is a wonderful host with a professional and friendly attitude, he let us check out later than the initially agreed time and was exceptionally kind to us during the whole stay time. I'd definitely choose this property to stay in Cannes next time I visit the city.
  The property benefits I'd mention:
  Secured underground parking;
  Perfect location;
  New furniture;
  Air conditioning;
  Nice kitchen equipment;
  Professional and responsive host;
  Huge balcony

• Freientechniker from Switzerland – 22 July 2023 (9/10)

  The apartment is very clean and well maintained. It has enough space for four people thanks to the sofa bed. Luca the host is very friendly and accommodating.
  The air conditioning is a big plus as it cools well without making a draft.
  
  What could be improved: Although the kitchen is fully functional, a few handles and covers still need to be fitted. We left a grater and a vegetable peeler for the setup.

• Jorge from Portugal – 29 September 2024 (8/10)

  – Location
  – Garage with a parking spot
  – Great balcony
  
  What could be improved: – Dishwasher in bad shape
  – Lack of light in the bathroom
  – No bedside lamps

• Manuel from Austria – 5 June 2024 (9/10)

  Location/ size
  
  What could be improved: Missing soaps/shampoos

• Ektl68 from France – 29 May 2025 (8/10)

  L'accueil, la disponibilité et la gentillesse de l'hôte, la place de parking et l'appartement dans son ensemble
  
  What could be improved: Manque un micro ondes et faudrait un peu plus de vaisselle

• Christian from Germany – 16 May 2025 (10/10)

  Top Lage , Bäckerei gegenüber, Garage ist unbezahlbar
  
  What could be improved: —-

• Céline from France – 26 April 2025 (9/10)

  Idéalement placé et au calme
  Très propre

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