Hôtel Gallia Cannes

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Hôtel Gallia on Boulevard Montfleury, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? This little gem in La Californie totally surprised me. The building itself has that classic French Riviera charm without trying too hard, and the staff actually remembered my name by day two (which never happens at the bigger chain hotels down by the Croisette).

What really sold me on this place was the location – I mean, you’re technically in Cannes but tucked away in this residential neighborhood that feels worlds apart from the tourist madness. You can walk to the main action in about 15 minutes, but honestly, some mornings I’d just grab coffee from the little café around the corner and wander through the quieter streets instead. The rooms are… well, they’re European small, but they’ve got character. My balcony overlooked these typical Cannes apartment buildings with their terracotta roofs, and in the evenings you could hear families having dinner – it felt authentic in a way that the beachfront hotels just don’t. The AC worked great (crucial in summer), and the shower had proper water pressure, which seems like a small thing until you’ve stayed at places where it takes forever to rinse shampoo out of your hair.

Here’s the thing about staying in La Californie – you’re close enough to everything but far enough away that you actually get some sleep. During the film festival, I watched people stumbling back to their overpriced hotels at 3 AM while I was getting a solid night’s rest. The 7.6 rating might seem modest, but honestly, it reflects what this place is: a solid, unpretentious base for exploring Cannes without the inflated prices of the palace hotels. The breakfast was simple but fresh, parking was way easier than downtown (though you’ll still pay for it), and the front desk guys gave me better restaurant recommendations than any concierge service I’ve used. If you’re the type who needs marble bathrooms and room service until midnight, this isn’t your spot. But if you want to experience Cannes like someone who actually lives here rather than just Instagramming it, Hôtel Gallia gets it right.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $127. Standard Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $142. Standard Double Room with 1 double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $155. Double Room with Balcony with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $155. Superior Queen Room with 1 extra-large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $170. Deluxe Double Room with Balcony with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $412. Suite with Hot Tub with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Mihal from Germany – 20 May 2025 (9/10)

  Very pleasant hotel, close tovthe city centre. Nice breakfast area and garden .
  Very kind people at the reception
  Balcony
  
  What could be improved: House keeping could be improved.
  I would like to have a chair at the balcony

• Ksenija from Serbia – 24 February 2025 (9/10)

  Perfect location, almost in the city centre, included garage (we checked in the evening, left the following morning, so it was even free of charge). Nice view from the balcony
  
  What could be improved: When I booked the apartment, I got the confirmation that reception is working until 19:00 and that if we arrive after that time, to inform them. I sent the message on Booking, while reception was still open, informing them that we’ll arrive around 20:00 and if possible, to provide check-in info. They never replied, so when we arrived to hotel, we had to call them on the provided number. Number was not registered on any internet messenger, so that was one more issue, but we finally managed to check-in, when someone answered the phone call. I can suggest to register that number on WhatsApp so that foreigners can easily dial it or send message.

• Richard from United Kingdom – 11 January 2025 (9/10)

  Great location away from the noise but short walk to city.
  
  Staff were excellent and the room was very good. I even had a parking space right outside the door.

• Bára from Czech Republic – 7 January 2025 (8/10)

  Verry nice place , clean and comfortable! Locality is so perfect and calm ! Verry nice and kind people on reception.

• E from Germany – 29 December 2024 (8/10)

  Very good room for such a low price. Very friendly and accomodating concierge. Thank you!
  
  What could be improved: The cleaning lady was rude without understandable reason.

• Gary from Ireland – 25 September 2024 (8/10)

  Nice Staff. Pretty good location. Big clean comfy room. Good shower. Free coffee.

• Veronika from France – 12 September 2024 (8/10)

  Clean room, nice pool , well situated calm neighborhood
  
  What could be improved: You pay 85€ per room /night and give 200€ deposit like in 4* branded hotels …
  My deposit has been blocked since Saturday , today it is Thursday and the money is still on its way to be unblocked. So be prepared to freeze your money for 1week at least

• Alison from France – 2 August 2024 (8/10)

  Comfortable room with excellent air-conditioning, and balcony.. Very good bathroom.
  Lovely little swimming pool . The two young women at reception were exceptionally pleasant and helpful.
  
  What could be improved: The corridors had an unpleasant smell, and didn't look clean

• (paolo&vale) from Italy – 24 July 2024 (9/10)

  staff reception
  
  What could be improved: colazione da pagare a parte

• Jean from France – 2 May 2024 (9/10)

  Nice and cozy hotel quite central even some steps away….helpful and kind staff,comfortable bedding and large multishower with variety of amenities.Balcony looking over the city.
  
  What could be improved: Parking underground to get rid of what nomore necessary(tools,concrete,bagsecc .)

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