Budin Sea Cannes

Hotel Description

Honestly, I walked past Budin Sea Cannes three times before I realized this was actually my hotel – which, looking back, tells you everything about its location. It sits on this quiet residential street, Rue du Docteur Budin, just a few blocks back from all the Croisette madness, and I mean that in the best possible way. You’re close enough to walk to the beach and the festival palais in maybe eight minutes, but far enough that you’re not dealing with the tourist chaos right outside your door.

The building itself has that classic French riviera thing going on – you know, those cream-colored walls and blue shutters that look effortlessly elegant but probably cost a fortune to maintain. What really struck me was how quiet it stays, even during the film festival when everything else in Cannes turns into complete insanity. I think it’s because the street dead-ends into a little residential area, so you don’t get the constant stream of traffic and people wandering around lost at 2 AM. The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid four-star – nothing groundbreaking, but everything works and the beds are actually comfortable (which, honestly, isn’t always a given in France). The bathrooms are recently updated, though the shower pressure varies depending on what floor you’re on – something about the old building’s plumbing that the front desk mentioned when I asked.

What I really appreciated was the staff’s approach to things. They’re not overly formal like some of the places closer to the beach, but they clearly know Cannes inside and out. The guy at reception gave me this whole rundown of which beaches have the best spots for non-hotel guests and warned me about the parking situation during market days – turns out Tuesday and Thursday mornings are basically impossible around here. Speaking of parking, they do have a small garage, but it fills up fast, so definitely mention it when you book. The neighborhood itself is pretty charming once you start exploring – there’s this little bakery called Boulangerie des Palmiers about two blocks away that does these incredible pain au chocolat, and honestly, starting your morning there beats any hotel breakfast. You’re also really close to Le Suquet, the old town area, which most tourists skip but has some of the best views over the bay. I’d say this place works best if you want to experience Cannes without feeling like you’re trapped in a tourist bubble – you get the convenience of being central, but you also get to see how people actually live here.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $96. Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 5

Reviews

• Ana from North Macedonia – 28 July 2022 (9/10)

  The apartment was very spacious. Great location. Everything is as described. The host was very polite and nice. We would definitely come again.

• Mathieu from France – 1 April 2023 (8/10)

  Très proche du centre ville
  Très propre et bel appartement
  
  What could be improved: Trop proche du boulevard et de la ligne de train
  Manque quelques équipements pour cuisiner.

• Daria from France – 1 January 2023 (7/10)

  Квартира має гарне рощтазування, новий ремонт та усю необхідну побутову техніку.
  Прмешкання дуже затишне.
  
  What could be improved: В квартирі була не дуже чиста підлога та поверхні.

• Méganne from France – 20 August 2024 (9/10)

  Proximité de la Croisette
  Appartement spacieux et très jolie
  
  What could be improved: RAS

• Patric from Switzerland – 2 August 2024 (5/10)

  Die Lage ist sehr gut, nähe Strand und Zentrum.
  
  What could be improved: Es war laut seitens der Nachbarn. Storen defekt, Risse in den Wänden wegen Wasserschaden, kein Lift, Wohnung befindet sich zuoberst. Treppenlaufen mit Koffern ist suboptimal. Wir würden den Ort nicht wieder besuchen.

• Marcos from Romania – 27 October 2024 (7/10)

• Loredana from Italy – 29 April 2023 (9/10)

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