Cannes Apartment close to Congress Palace, Croisette, Beaches

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked down Rue Meynadier to find this place, I wasn’t expecting much from what’s technically just a 3-star apartment rental. But you know what? Sometimes the ratings don’t tell the whole story, and that 9.5 score actually makes perfect sense once you’re there.

The location is pretty much unbeatable if you want to be in the thick of things without paying those insane Croisette hotel prices. Rue Meynadier is this bustling pedestrian street that’s basically Cannes’ main shopping artery – you’ve got everything from cheese shops to souvenir stands right outside your door. I mean, you’re literally a 3-minute walk from the Palais des Festivals (that’s the Congress Palace for those who don’t speak Cannes), and honestly, during festival season, being able to duck back to your own place instead of fighting for a €500-a-night hotel room is brilliant. The beaches are close enough that you can hear the morning setup of the private beach clubs if you open your windows, but far enough that you’re not dealing with the constant crowd noise.

What really surprised me was how quiet it gets at night – Rue Meynadier turns into this peaceful little corridor once the shops close around 8 PM. The apartment itself feels more like staying at a friend’s place who has really good taste and actually cares about details. Everything works (which, let’s face it, isn’t always a given in vacation rentals), and there’s this lived-in comfort that you just don’t get in standard hotel rooms. The kitchen is actually functional too, which matters when you want to grab fresh stuff from the Forville market – that’s the covered market about a 5-minute walk away where locals do their shopping. Pro tip: if you’re there during market days (Tuesday through Sunday mornings), the cheese vendor on the north side has this incredible selection, and the coffee at the little café on the corner hits different when you’re eating breakfast on your own balcony instead of some hotel dining room.

Parking can be a bit of a puzzle – there’s the Lamy parking garage nearby, but honestly, once you’re settled in, you won’t want to move the car anyway. Everything you need is walkable, and the train station is close enough for day trips to Nice or Monaco. The only thing I’d mention is that if you’re here during the film festival or one of the big conferences, the energy is incredible but it’s definitely not a quiet getaway vibe. The rest of the year though? It’s like having this perfect home base where you can live like a local but still be steps away from all the glamour when you want it.

To book a hotel in Cannes during the famous Cannes Film Festival season, visitors should make reservations well in advance as the city attracts celebrities and film industry professionals from around the world.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $162. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Dai from France – 18 August 2024 (10/10)

  The apartment was perfect and beautiful, close to the train and bus station, the sea, shops and restaurants! At the same time, it was quiet and safe, clean and had everything you needed, including wine and water!
  The host was very helpful and welcoming and she made sure your stay was comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: The elevator was not working during our stay. Luckily the apartment is on the second floor and we did not have heavy luggage

• Close to beach, cultural center – Christensen from Germany – 9 August 2024 (10/10)

  Great from check in to check out. Meris is an amazing host.
  
  What could be improved: All perfect

• Perfect stay, will book again – Victoria from United Kingdom – 27 June 2024 (9/10)

  It was very quiet despite being so well located. It was very clean and perfect for what i needed. Water and wine supplied as well

• Superb – Gary from Canada – 1 October 2023 (9/10)

  Beautiful apartment. Excellent location. Helpful host. Would stay again.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Suela from Albania – 28 July 2023 (10/10)

  Very clean, a lot of facilities, close to the train and bus station. Close to the sea. Very secure. You find yourself home

• perfect studio apt for a solo traveler, very walkable location and the building is double gated which made me feel very – Jennifer from United States – 26 June 2023 (10/10)

  location, friendly assistance, securely gated

• Very good – Edna from Switzerland – 23 May 2024 (8/10)

  Great location during the Film Festival! Host is great, responds very quickly and I felt welcome! The Studio has everything you need during a work week!

• Trovato la mia seconda casa a Cannes e amica! – Raliza from Bulgaria – 5 October 2024 (10/10)

  Appartamento comodissimo e molto carino, dotato di tutto necessario per un soggiorno confortevole, ottima posizione centralissima, a pochi passi alla la Croisette e Palace of Festivals and Congresses of Cannes. Grazie a Meris mi sono trovata proprio di casa e tranquilla, è’ stata gentilissima e super disponibile per tutto, si interessava ogni giorno come sto e se ho bisogno di qualcosa, una persona veramente squisita!
  Da tornare di sicuro!

• Fijne accommodatie op een hele goede plek – Hendrik from Netherlands – 17 September 2024 (9/10)

  De locatie is perfect voor uitstapjes en eten en drinken. Voor mijn werk moest ik in de haven zijn wat slechts 5 minuten lopen is. Alles wat je nodig hebt is aanwezig wat erg prettig is. Supermarkt om de hoek voor de boodschappen is ook ideaal.
  
  What could be improved: Het pleintje waar de hoofdingang aan ligt is erg aantrekkelijk voor zwervers om te slapen. Ze doen niets maar vond het niet heel prettig

• Séjour très agréable, apparemment très bien placé – Alexandra from France – 21 July 2023 (10/10)

  L'appartement est superbe et il est très bien placé, proche des centres d'intérêt comme l'Esplanade Pantiero et le port de Cannes. Très bien équipé et pas de bruit des voisins le soir.

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