3 rooms, 2 bathrooms, in a villa. Lightfull, quiet and charm

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about this little villa on Rue Mozart? The light. I mean, seriously – the way the Mediterranean sun filters through those windows in the morning is something else. It’s tucked away in this quiet residential street that most tourists never find, which honestly is part of its charm. The Prado-République area isn’t where everyone goes, but that’s exactly why it works.

The setup is pretty straightforward – three rooms sharing two bathrooms, so you’re basically renting part of someone’s villa. But here’s the thing: it doesn’t feel cramped or awkward like some of these shared spaces can. The owner clearly knows what they’re doing, and there’s this lived-in elegance that you just can’t fake. The rooms have character – I’m talking original tiles, proper shutters, the kind of details that make you feel like you’re actually in the south of France, not some generic hotel. The quiet is real too, which is rare in Cannes. You’re close enough to walk to the Croisette (maybe 15 minutes if you don’t mind a little hill), but far enough away that you won’t hear drunk tourists stumbling home at 3 AM.

What I really appreciated was how the place sits in the neighborhood. There’s a proper boulangerie maybe two blocks down where locals actually go – not one of those tourist traps with stale croissants. The bus stop on Boulevard de la République is super handy if you don’t want to walk everywhere, and parking… well, it’s Cannes, so parking is always a bit of a nightmare, but at least here you’re not paying resort prices for it. The 8.8 rating makes sense when you consider what you’re getting for a 3-star place – it’s not trying to be the Carlton, but it delivers on what it promises. Actually, I’d rather stay here than in one of those massive hotels where you feel like cattle being herded around. The bathrooms are modern enough (thank god, because some of these old villas can be pretty rustic in that department), and honestly, having that much natural light all day makes even the simplest room feel special. If you’re coming during festival season, book early – places like this that offer actual value get snapped up by people who know better than to blow their budget on overpriced hotel rooms just to say they stayed on the Croisette.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $218. Three-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed, 1 double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Stuart from United Kingdom – 17 March 2023 (9/10)

  great location for the Old Town-central Cannes
  
  What could be improved: it was a bit hilly to reach so not suitable if walking or stairs were an issue but lovely period house with fabulous balcony/views

• Spyridoula from Greece – 19 October 2023 (7/10)

  What could be improved: the bathroom was only one and not 2 as they mention.

• Khattou from Belgium – 18 August 2024 (9/10)

  Emplacement et l’appartement

• Boris from Netherlands – 7 October 2022 (9/10)

  L'appartement est lumineux, calme et a un joli balcon avec une vue sur le jardin et la ville aperçu mer. Il offre beaucoup d'espace pour deux.
  Notre hôte Nicolas était très sympathique et arrangeant; Cannes centre-ville peut être atteint à pied en 10 minutes.
  
  What could be improved: Le Wifi n'a fonctionné que dans une part de l'appartement et a été un peu lent.
  Si vous allez vers l'appartement à pied de la ville, vous passez à travers une ruelle étroite qui est malheureusement utilisée par les chiens comme toilette, et vous devez faire attention à ne pas accidentellement y entrer…

• Ann from Sweden – 27 July 2022 (8/10)

  Väldigt charmig äldre villa centralt i Cannes, väldigt hjälpsam och tillmötesgående värd. Trevligt med espressomaskin och vinflaska och snacks när vi kom. Snabba svar från värden. Bra för självhushåll. Fantastisk utsikt från balkongen och centralt läge. Vi promenerade snabbt ner till centrum och stranden .
  
  What could be improved: Sängarna var lite speciella , AC enbart i vardagsrummet.

• Ambroise from France – 21 May 2025 (8/10)

• Rudzki from Poland – 10 April 2025 (9/10)

• Jakub from Poland – 10 October 2022 (9/10)

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