Apartments, Cannes

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about this place? The location is absolutely killer, but in a way that’s not immediately obvious from the booking photos. I mean, you’re literally on Rue Bivouac Napoléon – which sounds fancy but is actually this perfectly positioned little street that puts you right in the thick of things without the tourist chaos. Walk five minutes and you’re at the Palais des Festivals, but honestly, I found myself heading the other direction toward Rue d’Antibes for the better shopping and those little bistros that locals actually frequent.

The apartments themselves are solid – not Instagram-perfect, but genuinely comfortable in that lived-in European way. The 8.5 rating makes total sense because everything works well, the beds are actually decent (huge win for France, let’s be honest), and there’s enough space to spread out your stuff without feeling cramped. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night, even though you’re in the city center. The building has that thick-walled French construction that keeps the street noise down, and the courtyard-facing rooms are particularly peaceful. The kitchen setup is practical too – I ended up cooking breakfast most mornings because there’s a Monoprix literally around the corner, and honestly, the croissants from the boulangerie on Rue Meynadier (two blocks over) beat hotel breakfast any day.

Here’s the thing about staying here during festival season – and this applies whether it’s Cannes Film Festival or the music festivals – you’re close enough to walk to everything, but far enough from the Croisette madness that you can actually get some sleep. The three-star rating doesn’t mean luxury, but it means everything’s clean, functional, and the staff actually knows the neighborhood. They pointed me toward this amazing little wine bar on Rue du Commandant André that I never would have found otherwise. Parking can be tricky (welcome to Cannes), but there’s a public garage about three minutes away, and honestly, once you’re settled in, you won’t need a car much. The train station’s walkable if you’re day-tripping to Nice or Monaco, and the bus stops right outside if you’re heading to the beaches east of town. It’s one of those places where you feel like you’re staying in Cannes rather than just visiting it, if that makes sense.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $319. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 single bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Erlend from Norway – 14 March 2025 (8/10)

  Super beliggenhet, rent og pent, flere rom/fasiliteter nyoppusset

• Thouraya from Tunisia – 25 July 2024 (9/10)

  Propreté appartement neuf bien localisé
  
  What could be improved: Y’a pas d’ascenseur

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