Hotels in Cannes: Where to Stay in 2025
Updated 26 June 2026 · 383 real hotels
For the classic Cannes experience, stay near La Croisette or the city centre around Rue d'Antibes, where beaches, restaurants, and the Palais des Festivals are all within walking distance. Travelers seeking quieter surroundings and better value will appreciate the residential Mandelieu-la-Napoule border or the hillside Le Suquet district. Budget and mid-range options exist, but Cannes skews premium — especially during the Film Festival in May.
Where to stay on any budget?
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanteclair Hotel | Plage Waikiki à 5 min à pied | ★ 4.1 | 77 €/nuit |
| L'Esterel ★★ | Plage Macé à 5 min à pied | ★ 4.4 | 103 €/nuit |
| Azurene Royal Hotel ★★ | Plage Macé à 2 min à pied | ★ 3.7 | 108 €/nuit |
| Hôtel Alizé ★★ | Plage Macé à 4 min à pied | ★ 4.2 | 115 €/nuit |
| Hôtel Cannes Croisette ★★★ | Plage Macé à 5 min à pied | ★ 3.9 | 122 €/nuit |
| Hôtel le Romanesque ★★★ | Plage Macé à 4 min à pied | ★ 3.2 | 127 €/nuit |
| Hotel Lutetia ★★ | Plage Macé à 10 min à pied | ★ 4.3 | 132 €/nuit |
| Hotel PLM ★★ | Plage Macé à 5 min à pied | ★ 3.9 | 133 €/nuit |
| Hotel Chalet de l'Isère ★★★ | Plage Waikiki à 10 min à pied | ★ 4.2 | 133 €/nuit |
Cannes is one of the French Riviera's most recognizable addresses, a city that balances genuine Mediterranean life with world-class glamour. The seafront Boulevard de la Croisette is its beating heart: a 2.4-kilometre palm-lined promenade flanked by sandy beaches, luxury hotels, and the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. Yet step one block inland and the city becomes more approachable — market streets, neighbourhood bakeries, and a compact old town perched on a hill above the old port.
Unlike Nice or Monaco, Cannes is a walkable, human-scale city. Most of its beaches, shopping, and dining are concentrated within a manageable radius, which means your hotel location genuinely shapes your stay. Whether you are here for a film industry event, a leisure break on the Riviera, or a base for day trips to the Lérins Islands and surrounding hill villages, choosing the right neighbourhood is the single most important decision you will make.
Which area to stay in Cannes?
- La Croisette & Beachfront: The iconic seafront strip for travelers who want the full Cannes spectacle — designer boutiques, palace hotels, and direct beach access. The most prestigious and most expensive address in the city. Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes and Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion sit right on or beside the sea here.
- City Centre / Rue d'Antibes: The main commercial artery running parallel to La Croisette, one block inland. Excellent for mid-range stays: close enough to the beach (5–10 min walk) but with more affordable rates and easy access to supermarkets, cafés, and the train station. Hotels such as Hotel Splendid Cannes, Hotel De Provence, Cavendish, and Hôtel Alizé are concentrated in this zone.
- Le Suquet (Old Town): The original hilltop fishing quarter overlooking the Vieux-Port. Narrow cobblestone streets, the Marché Forville market, and panoramic views over the bay. More atmospheric and residential — ideal for travelers who prefer character over convenience.
- La Bocca / Plage du Midi: The western extension of Cannes, stretching toward the city limits. Quieter, more local in feel, with a long public beach that tends to be less crowded than the Croisette. Hotel Chateau De La Tour is located here, offering a calmer alternative with beach access in 7 minutes on foot.
- Mandelieu-la-Napoule border: The area where Cannes meets its western neighbour offers some of the best value on the Riviera while remaining well connected. Comfort Aparthotel Cannes Mandelieu sits in this zone, suited to families or longer stays where space and price matter more than a central postcode.
Good to know
- Book early for May: The Cannes Film Festival (typically mid-to-late May) and the MIPIM real estate congress (March) drive prices to their annual peak. Hotels fill months in advance during these periods — if you are not attending, consider avoiding these dates entirely or booking at least three to four months ahead.
- Train is the simplest option from Nice: Cannes is served by regular TER regional trains from Nice-Ville station (approximately 30–40 minutes, very affordable). Cannes train station sits right in the city centre, walking distance from most hotels on this page. From Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, a taxi or shuttle to the station, then the train, is usually quicker than driving the A8 motorway in summer.
- A car is a liability in summer: Parking in central Cannes in July and August is expensive, congested, and largely unnecessary. The city centre is best explored on foot; for wider Riviera exploration, trains along the coastal line reach Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, Nice, and Monaco easily.
- Public vs private beaches: The Croisette beaches are split between free public sections and private beach clubs that charge a sunlounger fee. If free beach access matters to you, Plage du Midi to the west of the port and Plage de la Bocca offer longer stretches of public sand without charges.
- Shoulder season offers the best balance: April–early June and September–October bring warm weather, smaller crowds, and noticeably lower hotel rates compared to July and August. The sea is warm enough to swim from June through October.
What to know about hotels in Cannes?
What is the best area to stay in Cannes for first-time visitors?+
The city centre corridor between La Croisette and Rue d'Antibes is the most practical base for a first visit. You are within walking distance of the beach, the Palais des Festivals, the Vieux-Port, and the Le Suquet old town, while having a broader range of hotels across different price points than the seafront itself.
When is the best time to visit Cannes?+
Late spring (April to early June, excluding Film Festival weeks) and early autumn (September–October) offer the best combination of warm weather, manageable crowds, and reasonable hotel rates. July and August are peak season with maximum prices and busy beaches; May during the Film Festival is vibrant but extremely expensive and heavily booked.
How do I get from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport to Cannes?+
The most common routes are a direct taxi or private transfer (around 30–45 minutes depending on traffic, typically 80–120 €), or a bus to Nice train station followed by a TER regional train to Cannes (total journey around 60–75 minutes, much cheaper). There is also a direct express bus service (line 210) running between the airport and Cannes bus station, which takes roughly 50 minutes outside peak traffic.
What is the average cost of a hotel in Cannes?+
Based on available inventory, budget options start around 115 €/night (Hôtel Alizé, 2★), solid mid-range four-star hotels range from roughly 134 € to 271 €/night, and luxury palace hotels on the beachfront reach well above 900 €/night. Prices rise sharply during major events such as the Film Festival, so the same room can cost two to three times its off-season rate in May.
Is Cannes walkable, or do I need a car?+
Central Cannes is very walkable — the Croisette, the old port, the market, the main shopping street, and the train station are all within a compact area manageable on foot. A car is unnecessary and actively inconvenient in summer due to parking costs and traffic. For day trips along the Riviera, trains and buses are efficient and affordable.
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