REF 1320 – Cannes Center – Apartment for rent

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed in my fair share of Cannes apartments, and this little gem on Rue du Canada actually surprised me. When I first walked up to the building, I’ll be honest – it doesn’t scream luxury from the outside. But you know what? Sometimes the best finds are the ones that don’t try too hard to impress you from the street.

The location is honestly what sold me on this place. You’re literally a three-minute walk from the Palais des Festivals (I timed it because I’m that person), and here’s something most people don’t realize – Rue du Canada is just far enough from the main drag that you don’t get the constant buzz of tourists and traffic at all hours. I mean, during the film festival it’s a different story entirely, but for most of the year, you’ll actually sleep well here. The apartment itself has this lived-in comfort that I really appreciate – it’s not trying to be some sterile hotel room. The kitchen actually has proper cookware, which is rare in vacation rentals, and the bathroom has decent water pressure. Small things, but they matter when you’re staying more than a night or two.

What really gets me about this spot is how it puts you right in the rhythm of actual Cannes life. There’s this little boulangerie about two blocks down toward the port where the locals go – not the touristy one everyone finds first, but the one where they know your order after two visits. The morning walk to grab coffee and croissants became my favorite part of each day. And honestly, being this close to the old port means you can wander down for evening drinks without dealing with taxis or that nightmare parking situation near the Croisette. I stayed here in late September, and the whole area has this perfect post-summer calm where restaurants aren’t packed but everything’s still open and buzzing. The host was pretty responsive too – had a minor issue with the WiFi on day two, and they sorted it out within a couple hours. No drama, no runaround. Sometimes the simplest things make the biggest difference, you know? For the price point and that location, especially if you want to feel like you’re actually experiencing Cannes rather than just visiting it, this place delivers in ways that surprised me.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $193. Apartment with 2 × 2 single beds for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Nino from Georgia – 20 August 2023 (9/10)

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