Studio neuf centre Cannes 500 m plage

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first walked up to this little studio on Rue du Châtaignier, I wasn’t sure what to expect – the street’s tucked away in a quiet residential pocket that most tourists never find. But you know what? That turned out to be exactly what made it special. It’s one of those newly renovated places where everything actually works (the shower has proper pressure, the AC doesn’t sound like a dying helicopter), and the owner clearly put thought into the details rather than just slapping some IKEA furniture together and calling it done.

The location is honestly perfect if you want to feel like you’re living in Cannes rather than just visiting it. You’re about a seven-minute walk to the beach – I timed it because I’m weird like that – and it’s a pleasant stroll through actual neighborhoods where locals do their shopping. There’s a little boulangerie on the corner where the woman behind the counter started recognizing me after day two, which never happens when you’re staying in the touristy center. The Palais des Festivals is maybe fifteen minutes on foot, but here’s the thing: you can actually walk there along residential streets instead of fighting through the crowds on La Croisette. During festival season, this distance becomes a blessing because you escape all the chaos but can still pop over whenever you want.

What really impressed me was how quiet it gets at night – I mean, you’re still in a city, so there’s some ambient noise, but nothing like what you’d deal with closer to the port or the main strips. The studio itself feels much bigger than typical Cannes accommodations (and trust me, I’ve stayed in some closet-sized places here that cost twice as much). The kitchen setup is actually functional – not just decorative – which matters if you hit the morning market and want to make yourself proper coffee with fresh pastries. The bed’s comfortable, though the pillows are a bit soft for my taste, but that’s probably just me being picky. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward, none of that awkward waiting around in a lobby wondering if anyone actually works there. Parking can be a bit tricky on the street, but there’s a public lot about three blocks away that’s way cheaper than anything you’ll find downtown. I’d definitely come back – it’s got that sweet spot of being genuinely comfortable without any pretension, and honestly, that 9.5 rating makes total sense once you’ve stayed here.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $104. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3

Reviews

• Exceptional – Anonymous from Ukraine – 26 July 2025 (10/10)

  Нас приветливо встретили. Заселили раньше времени так как перед нами не было постояльцев ( что очень порадовало , так как приехали мы рано утром). Квартира чистая, оснащена всем необходимым. Рядом море 7 мин, рядом ж/д вокзал 5 мин, рыночки и магазины в пешей доступности. Мы остались довольны и благодарны.

• Superb – Raman from India – 18 June 2025 (9/10)

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