Charlie’s Hôtel Cannes

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Charlie’s Hôtel Cannes? The location is honestly perfect, but not in the way you’d expect. Yeah, it’s right in the city center on Rue Du 24 Août – which, by the way, is this narrow street that feels completely removed from the Croisette chaos even though you’re literally a five-minute walk from all that glitz. I mean, you can actually sleep here during the film festival, which is saying something because most places in Cannes turn into complete noise factories in May.

The hotel itself has this unpretentious charm that I really appreciated. It’s a solid 3-star place that doesn’t try to be something it’s not, but the staff actually seems to care about getting the details right. The rooms are clean and comfortable – nothing fancy, but the beds are surprisingly good and the AC works properly (trust me, this matters in summer). What I loved most was how quiet it gets at night. You’re tucked away enough that you don’t hear the late-night party crowds stumbling back from the beaches, but you can still walk to Forville Market in the morning for those incredible Provençal tomatoes and proper coffee. The check-in was smooth too – no pretentious attitude, just helpful people who speak decent English and seem to actually know the city well.

Here’s the thing about this place that really won me over: it feels authentically Cannes without the tourist trap nonsense. You’re close enough to window shop on Rue d’Antibes (where locals actually buy things), and it’s an easy stroll to the old port where you can grab dinner at places that don’t charge you €40 for mediocre pasta just because they have a sea view. The hotel’s position means you can duck into the residential streets behind it when the main areas get overwhelming – and honestly, that’s where you’ll find the best bakeries anyway. I stayed here in September when the summer crowds had thinned out, and it felt like having a little base camp in a real French town rather than a resort destination. The 8.1 rating makes total sense to me – it’s not trying to be the Carlton, but it delivers exactly what most people actually need: a clean, comfortable place to sleep that’s perfectly positioned for exploring Cannes like someone who knows what they’re doing.

Cannes hotels range from charming boutique properties in the historic Le Suquet district to elegant palace hotels and modern luxury accommodations along La Croisette Boulevard.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $90. Standard Twin Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $90. Standard Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $109. Superior Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $144. Privilege Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $86. Economy Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Fantastic – Burke from Ireland – 25 July 2025 (9/10)

  Absolutely amazing location. Perfect hotel for my needs. Staff are fantastic.

• Great value – Gabriella from Italy – 11 July 2025 (9/10)

  Location, price, service
  I was lucky and I booked at last minute as I needed to extend the trip by 1 day. Sabine was great I was able to leave my luggage and then come back in the evening.
  The room was small but had everything I needed including a small fridge kettle coffee etc

• Very good – Laura from Finland – 23 June 2025 (8/10)

  What could be improved: It was a small room but other than that it was great

• Great value stay in a great location – Adam from United Kingdom – 7 May 2025 (9/10)

  Hotel is in a great central location. I was able to store my bicycle securely. All staff were friendly and helpful. I would recommend the cafe next door. USB chargers by the bed, as well as a small fridge.
  
  What could be improved: There was a bit of noise from the street, but this didn’t bother me much.

• Superb – Squadacheck from Netherlands – 2 May 2025 (9/10)

  Nice locum, very comfy 👍
  
  What could be improved: Noice from corridor

• Superb – Saud from Saudi Arabia – 28 April 2025 (9/10)

  The location
  
  What could be improved: .

• Charlie's was very convenient to the train and bus station. It was clean and quiet and our stay was – Bernard from United States – 15 February 2025 (8/10)

  Room was clean and comfortable. The vintage telephone was fun and actually had a dial tone!

• Superb – Lucio from Peru – 26 November 2024 (9/10)

  Very close to the train station and the beach.
  The place was very well located.
  You could easily reach the main tourist spots from there, and also find many places nearby for breakfast and lunch.
  
  What could be improved: Good place to spend a couple of days. It has everything necessary for a couple of days, including a small fridge with a complimentary bottle of water.

• Superb – Yosra from Saudi Arabia – 13 October 2024 (9/10)

  The staff are amazing very friendly and welcoming, i loved the location too

• Superb – Sandrine from France – 23 September 2024 (9/10)

  Location, comfort

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