The best tips for finding accommodation in Cannes

For the lucky ones attending the Cannes Festival, the recurring question is: where will you stay? Under siege, the city can quickly become a headache for first-time participants. This is why Sextant shares the best tips for finding somewhere to sleep during the festival.

1st tip: do not wait to book. It is not uncommon for hotels and other residences to be fully booked from one year to the next! For the more daring, you simply need to wait for a last-minute cancellation to be able to enjoy accommodation closest to the Festival geographically.

2nd tip: watch the prices! The Cannes Festival leads to exorbitant prices, so to find quality accommodation without breaking the bank, consider renting outside Cannes. A few kilometres from the festival where everything is under siege, towns like Antibes or Mougins welcome you warmly with reasonable prices. A little further away, Nice remains a good destination to enjoy the Croisette during the day and return to peace and quiet in the evening. Regional buses and trains allow you to reach Cannes quickly and easily in under an hour.

3rd tip: hotels are numerous along the Croisette but also highly sought after, so why not opt for rental or even flat-sharing? More and more websites are dedicated to this and offer a whole range of prices that put Croisette hotels to shame.

During the festival, finding accommodation in Cannes remains a battle that you can easily win provided you do not wait until the last minute. You can then enjoy in turn the magic of the red carpet climb.