The rich and famous of the world's movie industry regularly come to Cannes in May for its film festival, but the city is a celebrity-spotter's dream year-round. Given Cannes' reputation for glamor and excitement, it is not surprising that the area has some of France's most expensive hotels. Treat yourself to a luxurious upscale hotel stay or get out of the city center to find great neighborhoods where even regular people feel like members of the elite. Alternatively, stay in the hills overlooking the city to gaze down at all the excitement. Most of Cannes can be explored quite easily on foot, with numerous stops for sightseeing, dining, and people-watching.
Where to stay
in Cannes
Best Neighborhoods for Luxury
Cannes is one of the best places in the world for a bit of pampering and a very special vacation. Stay in one of the supremely elegant palace hotels in La Croisette to feel like royalty. Try to reserve well in advance in the weeks surrounding the film festival when room availability may be very limited. Book accommodations in Cannes City Centre to stay near the action while still having easy access to the trendy shops and restaurants located in the neighborhood. Alternatively, stay in Californie, where verdant cliffs overlook the town and hotels feel like rural estates.
Cannes City Centre
The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of Cannes City Centre. Make a stop by Mace Beach or Le Croisette Casino Barriere de Cannes while you're exploring the area.
Recommended hotels in Cannes City Centre
Recommended hotels in Promenade de la Croisette
Best Areas for the Beach
At its core, Cannes is a beach town and remains one of the best places to experience the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Stay north of the city center in Le Cannet, just a few miles from the beach and filled with art galleries, craft shops, and laid-back hotels. Neighboring towns offer reasonably priced accommodations with easy access to the city. Get a room in the elegant resorts of Golfe-Juan or stay between Cannes and Antibes in Vallauris, which offers convenient access to both of these famous resort cities. The village of Theoule-Superieur features unparalleled views of the waves from its hotels.
Le Cannet
You'll enjoy the museums and waterfront in Le Cannet. You might want to make time for a stop at Carnot Boulevard or La Palestre.
Golfe Juan
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Golfe Juan. You might want to make time for a stop at Plages du Midi or Plages du Soleil.
Vallauris
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Vallauris. You might want to make time for a stop at Plages du Soleil or Plages du Midi.
Recommended hotels in Vallauris
Theoule-Superieur
Theoule-Superieur is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pointe de l'Aiguille Park and Plage de la Petite-Fontaine.
Where to Stay for Photography
Paparazzi may be busy snapping their cameras at celebrities in Cannes, but it is the city that deserves to be immortalized in photos. Take iconic shots every day from a hotel balcony in the Cannes Old Town, also called Le Suquet, a medieval village with a down-to-earth atmosphere. Stay in the working-class neighborhood of La Bocca to rise early in the morning and be first to see the overflowing displays of its famous market. See beauty nearly untouched by man from accommodations in Croix-des-Gardes, perched on one of the city's highest points in the middle of a forest park, or get a room amid the spectacular greenery of Mougins.
Cannes Old Town
Travelers come to Cannes Old Town for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Castre Museum and Cannes City Hall while you're in town.
Recommended hotels in Cannes Old Town
Le Suquet
Spas, bars, and seaside views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Le Suquet. Make a stop by Castre Museum or Cannes City Hall while you're exploring the neighborhood.
La Bocca
La Bocca is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bocca Beach and Midi Beach.
Mougins
Unique features of Mougins include the golf courses and historic sites. Make a stop by Mougins Museum of Classical Art or Scène 55 while you're exploring the area.
Recommended hotels in Mougins
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