Charmant Studio – Centre ville de Cannes

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed in a lot of places in Cannes over the years, and honestly? This little studio on Rue Louis Blanc surprised me in the best way possible. You know how sometimes a place just feels right the moment you walk in? That’s exactly what happened here – it’s got this warm, lived-in charm that makes you want to kick off your shoes and actually relax instead of just existing in a sterile hotel room.

The location is what really sold me though. I mean, you’re literally a five-minute walk from the Palais des Festivals (yeah, where they do the film festival), but you’re tucked away on this quiet residential street that most tourists never discover. It’s the kind of spot where you’ll hear actual French conversations drifting from apartment windows instead of camera clicks, which – let’s be honest – is pretty rare in central Cannes. The morning I left, I grabbed coffee from this tiny boulangerie around the corner that probably hasn’t changed since the 1970s, and it hit me that I’d stumbled into one of those authentic neighborhood pockets that travel guides always promise but rarely deliver. You can walk to La Croisette in about eight minutes (I timed it), but when you come back at night, you’re not dealing with the chaos of the main tourist drag.

What I really appreciated was how thoughtfully everything was set up – the studio feels way more spacious than you’d expect, and whoever designed it actually understands how people live. There’s proper counter space for your morning routine, decent lighting for reading (travel pet peeve of mine), and the bed is genuinely comfortable, not just adequate. The building itself has character too – those old French apartment buildings with the heavy doors and marble staircases just have this… weight to them, you know? Though fair warning, if you’re someone who needs complete silence, you might catch the occasional late-night conversation from the street, but honestly it never bothered me. Actually added to the whole “living like a local” vibe. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward too – none of that awkward lobby hovering while they figure out your reservation. With a 9.7 rating, I was expecting it to be good, but sometimes those numbers can be misleading. Not here though. This place earned every decimal point.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $130. Standard Studio with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Chad from United States – 16 May 2024 (10/10)

  Everything! Fantastic place. Spacious, clean, well stocked. Speedy wifi, great terrace with a bit of an ocean view, a few coffee and water provided on check-in. Excellent water pressure and hot water. Lofti, the host, was friendly and communicative. Highly recommended!

• Michael from Singapore – 6 October 2023 (10/10)

  Great location, very clean and well equipped, and a very nice host. I would definitely stay here again!

• Zoe from United Kingdom – 12 July 2023 (10/10)

  Immaculate. Cool, clean decor. Everything you would need. Huge balcony. Both beds comfy. Smart TV with all the APS. Great Wi-Fi. Host checked us in early and always on hand. Right next to beach, harbour, restaurants and shops. Can’t wait to return.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.

• Sameh from United States – 28 May 2023 (10/10)

  Great place, clean with a modern unique touch. Close by main attractions in Cannes, all in a walking distance. The host "Lotfy" was very helpful. Highly recommended.

• Yu from Taiwan – 2 May 2023 (10/10)

  The host is really welcoming. Room are big and in great condition.
  
  What could be improved: nil

• Pauline from United Kingdom – 7 October 2022 (10/10)

  The apartment is lovely and in a great location. communication with the host was excellent. apartment was very clean and had all the amenities we needed. I will certainly be staying here again
  
  What could be improved: nothing

• Marion from United Kingdom – 5 October 2022 (10/10)

  Everything. Whilst compact it had an amazing view, was beautifully decorated, very modern and spotlessly clean. The owners attention to detail and the maximum comfort of his guests showed in every thoughtful detail from a mood enhancing light to water in the fridge, coffee, toilet rolls and lovely fluffy white towels in the bathroom. More importantly though having missed my first flight, and caught a later flight that was also delayed this host went above and beyond to help me, especially as I was travelling alone so late at night. Despite living a significant distance from the property he not only made sure I got the keys to the property on arrival in the early hours of the morning, he made sure I arrived at the property safely from the airport and offered to help in anyway he could if I had further difficulties during my stay. He couldn’t have done anymore, and for this me, and my family will be eternally grateful as it is rare you meet such a kind and generous sole. Thank you so much again for all you did, I will be coming to stay again soon! highly recommend this property and the owner!
  
  What could be improved: The shortness of my stay, I wished I could have stayed longer!

• Jan from Germany – 23 September 2022 (10/10)

  We had a great time in the apartment. The host was very nice and the location is very close to nice restaurants and the old town.
  We recommend it!

• Anna from Netherlands – 24 September 2022 (7/10)

  nice decor, after renovation, nice owner
  
  What could be improved: difficult parking (no places), no internet, air conditioning stopped working at night

• Tobias from Netherlands – 16 May 2025 (9/10)

  Locatie, host
  
  What could be improved: Enkel glas, vrij luidruchtig doordat het aan grote weg ligt

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