Le cœur de Cannes

Hotel Description

You know what? I’ve walked past Le cœur de Cannes probably a dozen times before I actually stayed there, and honestly, I was kicking myself for not booking it sooner. The thing about Rue de la Boucherie is that it’s this tiny street that most tourists completely miss – which is exactly why you want to be on it. You’re literally a two-minute shuffle to the Palais des Festivals (I timed it), but you’re tucked away from all the chaos that comes with being right on the Croisette.

The hotel itself has this whole intimate vibe going on – I mean, it’s definitely not one of those sprawling resort situations. When I checked in around 3 PM on a Thursday, the front desk guy actually remembered my name from the phone call I’d made earlier about late arrival, which was a nice touch. The room was smaller than what you’d get in, say, an American chain hotel, but honestly? Everything just worked. The bathroom had this rainfall shower that actually had decent pressure (you’d be surprised how rare that is in older European buildings), and the bed was one of those situations where you sink in just enough without feeling like you’re being swallowed alive. I will say the walls aren’t super thick – I could hear my neighbors chatting in the evening, though it wasn’t anything that kept me awake.

What really sold me on this place, though, was stepping out in the morning and realizing I was in the heart of actual Cannes life. There’s this little boulangerie maybe thirty seconds away where locals are grabbing their morning coffee and croissants – not the tourist-trap places with menus in five languages, but the real deal where you might have to point at what you want if your French is rusty. The narrow streets around there have this early morning calm before the city wakes up, and you can actually hear the seagulls from the port. Walking to the beach takes maybe four minutes if you’re moving slowly, and here’s the thing nobody tells you – you can cut through the little alley behind the Mairie and avoid the main pedestrian crush entirely. The hotel staff mentioned that parking can be a nightmare during festival season (which, let’s be honest, is like half the year in Cannes), but there’s a public garage about a block away that’s not too brutal price-wise. For a three-star place with a 9.3 rating, Le cœur de Cannes delivers exactly what it promises – you’re not getting marble lobbies or concierge service, but you’re getting a genuinely comfortable base in a spot that lets you experience Cannes like someone who actually lives there, not just someone passing through with a camera.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $176. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• John from United States – 15 March 2025 (10/10)

  The property was immaculate – looked brand new. Great location – we were right above a family-owned Italian Coffee shop and wonderful bakery. Great views from the property and lots of restaurant choices (very) nearby. So much is walkable from this location, even the train station where you can get to a ton of great tourist locations within an hour or so. Can get to Italy in 1.5h. We also took the 15m ferry over the "man in the iron mask" island for a half day trip – departed from pier just a few hundred feet from our place.
  
  What could be improved: Some work to be done in the hallway leading to the suite where we stayed – not the property owner's responsibility but could use some sprucing up.

• Ruslan from Kazakhstan – 23 February 2025 (10/10)

  A lovely apartment in the historic heart of Cannes—perfect for exploring and enjoying the city. The building is old, but the apartment is modern, well-renovated, and very comfortable. We were pleasantly surprised by how nice it was inside. Small details, like coffee capsules and tea bags, made our stay even better. There is no private parking, but a convenient and affordable parking lot is just 200 meters away. The host is very kind and explained us everything we might need. Highly recommend!

• Ihor from Germany – 19 November 2024 (10/10)

  I was really looking forward to spending a weekend in Cannes to soak up the vibrant, festive vibe of the city. I was pleasantly surprised by the apartment. It felt like a junior suite in a five-star hotel right in the middle of all the action. The place is perfect for catching some sleep, thanks to the awesome windows and climate control. Inside, it’s got everything you could want, including a fantastic Bluetooth speaker and an amazing coffee machine.

• Kirill from Georgia – 14 November 2024 (10/10)

  I spent a few days in Cannes for work and found myself at the Palais des Festivals quite a bit. I really enjoyed the apartment for several reasons:
  1. It was just a short walk across the square to the Palais des Festivals.
  2. The place had just been modernly renovated.
  3. With great windows and air conditioning, it was super quiet, perfect for a good night's sleep.
  4. The coffee machine was handy.
  5. The internet speed was fast to support video conferences.
  I’ll definitely be back!
  Big thanks to Antoine for the warm welcome and the restaurant recommendations.
  
  What could be improved: nothing to note

• Marco from Italy – 10 May 2025 (9/10)

  Posizione
  
  What could be improved: Ultimo piano senza ascensore

• Fabio from Italy – 27 April 2025 (10/10)

  Appartamento meraviglioso, posizione stupenda, ideale per visitare Cannes
  
  What could be improved: Assolutamente niente

• Julien from France – 17 March 2025 (8/10)

  Bien rénové, neuf, très bien équipé

• Dominique from France – 1 March 2025 (10/10)

  Petit appartement très confortable au dernier étage, très bien équipé, refait à neuf avec goût. Tout est fonctionnel et pratique. Une des chambres est un peu exigüe, mais l'appartement possède des espaces de rangement suffisants. La literie est super confortable. Très bon contact avec le propriétaire.
  Je suis assidu du Festival des Jeux depuis de nombreuses années, et l'appartement est à 5 min du palais des festivals, c'est parfait. Rajoutez une boulangerie à proximité immédiate, de nombreux restaurants et un quartier calme passé minuit… Cela reste pour moi le meilleur rapport qualité prix que j'ai connu.
  Très chouette… et je réserverais le même endroit longtemps à l'avance si je dois revenir au FIJ 😉
  
  What could be improved: J'ai beau chercher, rien à signaler…

• Sergii from Ukraine – 10 January 2025 (10/10)

  Розташування, чистота, ремонт, функціональність
  
  What could be improved: Нема такого

• Tommaso from Italy – 3 January 2025 (10/10)

  Situato tra il centro storico e il porto di Cannes questo appartamento è perfetto per quattro componenti molto pulito ambienti nuovi proprietario gentilissimo e cordiale la struttura è davvero ben tenuta con accessori nuovi porte nuove finestre nuove tendaggi, nuovi divani e tutta una strumentazione di gamma in modo da offrirvi il più totale comfort il bagno è molto confortevole anche se piccolo, l’acqua e la pressione della doccia sono ottimali cosa da non sottovalutare negli appartamenti di Cannes, dato che la pressione è uno dei principali problemi inoltre è fornito di qualsiasi cosa dalle posate alle stoviglie tutto tenuto in maniera perfetta è molto ben curato. Il proprietario è gentile e torneremo sicuramente in questa struttura dato che andiamo tre o quattro volte l’anno a Cannes che dire non lasciatevela scappare se è disponibile.!
  
  What could be improved: Non ha niente per cui non possa piacere se non che non ha ascensore e si trova al 4 piano,scrivo questo solo per informare le persone con problemi motori.

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