Safari apartment in heart of Cannes and beaches

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to this place on Rue Rouguière, I wasn’t expecting much from the exterior. It’s tucked into one of those narrow Cannes side streets that you’d probably miss if you weren’t looking for it, but honestly? That turned out to be part of its charm.

The Safari apartment sits right in that sweet spot where you’re actually living like a local but still close enough to everything that matters. I mean, you’re literally a three-minute walk from the Palais des Festivals – I timed it because I’m nerdy like that – and the beaches are close enough that you can pop back to rinse off the sand without it being a whole production. What I really loved though was how you can duck into the Forville Market in the mornings (it’s just around the corner) and grab fresh stuff for breakfast without dealing with the tourist crowds down by the Croisette. The apartment itself has this sort of safari theme going on – hence the name, obviously – which could’ve been cheesy but actually works pretty well. The decor is more thoughtful than you’d expect from a 3-star place, and the space feels bigger than most Cannes accommodations I’ve stayed in. You know what surprised me? How quiet it gets at night, even though you’re right in the center. Rue Rouguière doesn’t get the party traffic that some of the main drags do, so you can actually sleep with the windows open when the weather’s nice.

The practical stuff matters too – there’s no dedicated parking (this is Cannes, so that’s not shocking), but there’s a public garage about two blocks away that’s way cheaper than hotel parking anyway. Check-in was straightforward, no drama there. The building itself is older, so don’t expect brand-new everything, but it’s well-maintained and has that authentic French apartment vibe that hotels just can’t replicate. I actually found myself hanging out there more than I expected because it felt like a real home base rather than just a place to crash. The 8.8 rating makes sense to me – it’s not luxury, but it delivers exactly what it promises and then some. If you’re the type who wants to experience Cannes without paying Croisette prices or dealing with massive hotel lobbies full of film festival chaos, this place gets it right.

Early hotels booking in Cannes is essential during major events like the Film Festival, as accommodations fill up quickly with visitors eager to experience the city’s renowned glamorous atmosphere and luxury shopping.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $155. Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Superb – John from Sweden – 13 July 2024 (9/10)

  Location fantastic! Clean, close to shopping and beaches.

• Exceptional – Северцев from Russia – 18 May 2024 (10/10)

  Great and helpful host. Thanks so much

• Superb – Iuliia from France – 10 May 2024 (9/10)

  Excellent location, well-equipped and modern apartment
  
  What could be improved: Windows only in the ceiling – but good for a short stay

• Exceptional – Emily from United States – 6 August 2023 (10/10)

  location, space, clean

• Superb – Federica from France – 22 January 2023 (9/10)

  great location!

• Great and such a comfortable stay in Cannes! – Eliška from Czech Republic – 12 December 2022 (10/10)

  smooth check-in, great location close to the palais des festivals

• Superb – Massimiliano from Italy – 23 August 2022 (9/10)

  Clean accommodation with all the comforts described. Great location. Great communication.

• Superb – Heidi from Spain – 20 May 2023 (9/10)

  It was great to have a kitchenette and coffee provided.
  
  What could be improved: I missed having windows and the sloped celings were difficult to navigate for a tall person. That being said, the location was worth it!

• good value for money – Estefany from Mexico – 11 April 2023 (9/10)

  the location was awesome! we were in the middle of the old port and it wasn’t as noisy as some other reviews mentioned. The internet was speedy and the size for 3 people was good as well.
  
  What could be improved: The only thing I would suggest is to either change or clean better the pillows on the sofa, they were full of animal hair.

• Good location and communication frustrates that they put us in a high floor without notice. – Jessica from United States – 9 June 2025 (7/10)

  The location was perfect
  
  What could be improved: The sofa sleeper you could feel the bars under the mattress and I was on the 4th floor without expectation they never mentioned that.

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