Famous around the world for its famous Film Festival, Cannes is a glamorous city located along the Mediterranean coast of France’s Riviera. Popular among tourists for its great beaches, high-end shopping, glamorous and famous residents and vacationers, Cannes is located at the crossroads between the Alps, nearby and equally glamorous Monaco, Italy and Provence. While Cannes is best known for its star-studded film festival, expensive hotels and famous visitors, there are actually a wide variety of hotels at a range of prices in Cannes.
At the epicenter of Cannes glitz and glamor is the Boulevard La Croisette, which translates as avenue of the little cross and is a prominent road in the city. Stretching along the shore of the Mediterranean, the Croisette is known for its Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, where the Cannes Film Festival is held. The boulevard is also lined with many expensive shops, restaurants and elegant hotels like the Martinez and Majestic.
While this area of Cannes is synonymous with movie stars and money and is definitely not one of the cheaper places to stay or find a hotel, there are several options at a variety of price options for those who want to hit the beach and check out the scene without spending a small fortune on a hotel.
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Alexandre Apartment
This is a two-bedroom apartment with 2 double rooms, a living room, private garden and bathroom.
The best part about this apartment is definitely its location. The Alexandre apartments are just a 5 minute walk from the Croisette (the town’s famous seafront promenade) and just a 10 minute walk from the Palais des Festivals (where movie stars can be seen during the yearly International Film Festival).
Thanks to the perfect location in the centre of Cannes, all famous landmarks and exclusive boutiques can easily be reached on foot. Spend your day on the beach (across the street) or indulge in sightseeing and shopping in Monaco and Nice, and at last enjoy a gourmet dinner on the glamorous Croisette.
Prices start at $59.70
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Appia Hotel
This hotel has a superb location, but don’t expect too many frills at this budget option. While you will be just steps from the most glamorous area in Cannes, this hotel certainly won’t match any sort of glamorous standard synonymous with Cannes.
The Hotel Appia is located just 200m from the beaches and palm trees of La Croisette, the Palais des Festivals and the train station, and 20m from the shops and boutiques of the Rue d’Antibes. Although rooms here are basic, you get a great location at a hard to beat prices.
Prices starting at $35.16
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Hotel Residence Florella
Soak up the French atmosphere while enjoying a cappuccino, take a stroll on the Croisette, watch the sun set and simply relax. Situated near the area known as Republique, Hotel Florella is 4 minutes from the Train Station, 6 minutes from the Palace of Festivals, sea front and Croisette.
Hotel Florella is a typically French building with charming and homely features. You can expect a comfortable, relaxed and informal atmosphere, all rooms are soundproof. All of the rooms have color television and either showers or full en-suite facilities. Breakfast is served until midday in our rustic restaurant or in your room. This hotel/hostel packs a big punch for the price, offering guests smaller tiny apartments complete with kitchens, balconies and bathrooms.
Prices start at $33.17
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Hotel Corona
The Corona hotel is situated in the center of Cannes, immediately near the Croisette, the harbor, the “Palais des Festivals and Congresses”, and it’s splendid beach with fine sand, near the public carparks of “Gray d’Albion” and the railway station. The hotel features 20 rooms air-conditioned with baths or showers, WC, television, direct phone and lift.
The staff here speaks a few different languages and is also super helpful. The desk is open 24 hours a day for those who arrive late/leave early. Overall, while basic, this hotel is a great value for those looking to stay in the heart of Cannes without spending too much money.
Prices start at $46.43
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Hotel Chanteclair
This place, while not particularly glamorous it is a great value and is located right in the downtown area of Cannes, just a short walk to the beach and right by the street with all the fancy restaurants.
This hotel is also located right next to the Forville Market, which is a great place to get fruit and other interesting foods. The hotel staff were very friendly and often on-hand to help and talk. While the owners speak much English, they were very good a communicating and very friendly—plus it offers a great opportunity to practice French. The rooms weren’t particularly wonderful but they were definitely comfortable enough and the toilet was flushed with a cord, which was cool. Very good budget place to stay, and safely located (there are three locked doors between your room and the city.)
Prices start at $22.55
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Hotel Atlantis
Conveniently located between the train station and Palais des Festivals, in the city centre of Cannes, the Hotel Atlantis offers a quality accommodation in the heart of the French Riviera.
With extensive wellness facilities (sauna, jacuzzi and fitness room), and featuring an easy access to private beaches and many water sports or sea excursions, this non-smoking accommodation on the French Riviera is suitable for guests wishing to spend relaxing holidays in Cannes.
Thanks to its close vicinity to the public transportation system, and featuring a friendly atmosphere together with customized services, the Hotel Atlantis is definitely the right place to go for an unforgettable stay in Cannes.
All individually furnished, the 39 Hotel Atlantis’ guest rooms are spacious and comfortable, each including a private bathroom with shower or bathtub and hair-dryer.
Prices start at $53.06
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Hotel Azurene Royal
Located in the center of Cannes charming Hotel with only 16 comfortable rooms just around the corner from “La Croisette”, next to the beach and the Palais des Festivals. This two-star hotel may not have a bunch of fancy extras, but it is clean and comfortable and has a great location. Plus, when you are located just blocks from the ocean and all of the most fabulous shops and restaurants in Cannes, who plans on spending much time at the hotel anyways.
Prices start at $53.06
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Mid-Range
Best Western Mondial
The Best Western Mondial is a newly renovated and designed hotel in the heart of Cannes. On the famous Rue d’Antibes and its ‘boutiques’, just a stone’s throw away from the beaches of ‘La Croisette’ and ‘Le Palais Des Festivals’ convention centre.
There are 49 rooms in which 27 are standard, 12 are superior rooms, 8 deluxe rooms with Jacuzzi’s and 2 suites with a sea view. Rooms are soundproofed and air conditioned, have mini-bar, safe deposit box, cable television, bathroom with tub, WIFI and in our deluxe rooms and suites only a work desk and a terrace.
Prices starting at $106
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Hotel de France
Hotel de France is a charming three star hotel ideally located in the middle of the main shopping street in the heart of Cannes – It is just 120 meters from the famous La Croisette promenade and the beaches – the Palais des Festivals and the main shopping street are within easy reach and guests are well placed to explore the French Riviera – St Tropez and Monaco – For sport-loving guests there are 13 golf courses within 20 kilometers of the hotel as well as opportunities for sailing – fishing and jet or water skiing.
The hotel has been renovated to reveal its original Art Deco style and offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere together with all the conveniences modern guests require – including air-conditioning and WiFi access throughout. On the top floor there is a sunny roof terrace with a beautiful sea view which guests can enjoy while relaxing on the sun beds and enjoying a drink – Alternatively they can choose a shady spot under a parasol on the private beach
Prices starting at $103
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Hotel America
Hotel America is situated right in the center of Cannes, just a 2 minute walk from the beaches and the famous Congress shopping center. With its location in the heart of the historic area of Cannes and the Croissette, this hotel offers guests not also a great location for sightseeing in Cannes. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, which is great for those hotel Mediterranean summer days. Rooms also come outfitted with color satellite tvs.
Hotel America also offers a 24/7 reception desk and bilingual staff. Rooms are decorated with modern elegance and have air-condtioning, sound-proofing, WiFi, minibars, marble bathrooms, hair dryers and laundry service. This 3-star hotel offers a sleek elegance without super high prices.
Prices starting at $186
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High-End
Le Grand Hotel
This four-star hotel is actually Cannes’ oldest hotel on La Croisette. The chic hotel offers 76 rooms and suites, Bar le Cercle and restaurant Le Park 45 as well as a terrace and garden, WiFi internet access, air conditioning and satellite tv. As the oldest hotel on the Croisette and it has been completely revamped in 60s style. It is a haven of peace for epicureans.
A drink in the bar “Le Cercle”, lunch on the huge, spacious terrace or simply relaxing in your suite with its panoramic view of the bay. With ocean views from many of the rooms, along with beautiful furnishing, you will feel like you hotel matches the chicness of the surrounding Cannes when you stay in this hotel.
Prices starting at $239
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Cannes Palace Hotel
Located on La Croisette, the Cannes Palace Hotel features 168 rooms and apartments with elegant furnishing. With a swimming pool, quiet garden, air-conditioning, ocean views, elegant lounge and location just steps from the elegant boutiques, it is hard to go wrong with staying at the Cannes Palace Hotel.
In addition to glamorous and luxurious rooms and decor, the Cannes Palace Hotel also features a private beach just steps from the hotel. Here you will not only find beach chairs and umbrellas to relax on, but also a beach restaurant and bar where you can sip cocktails and grab a bite to eat with beautiful ocean views and sand beneath your feet.
Prices start at $233
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