Hôtel L'Estérel

Hôtel L'Estérel is a basic two-star hotel at 15 Rue du 24 Août in the town centre of Cannes, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France, close to the railway station. Rates start from about EUR 44 a night in low season, which makes it one of the cheapest sleeping options in the city. The Croisette and the Palais des Festivals are a walk away, and the Rue d'Antibes shopping street is a few blocks to the south-east. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is roughly 25 to 30 kilometres along the coast, and trains from Cannes station connect to Nice, Antibes and Grasse. The hotel is in the budget category and offers a no-frills stay, with Single Rooms and Double Rooms and wifi as the only listed amenity. Air conditioning, a lift, a restaurant and a pool are not listed, so summer visitors should confirm cooling and access arrangements when booking. The price guide of roughly EUR 50 to 140 per night reflects strong seasonality, with the film festival in May and July and August at the top of the range. The service style is simple, with a reception that can help with directions and transport. The hotel suits solo travellers, backpackers and festival visitors on a tight budget who plan to spend little time in the room and want a central base near public transport. Guests eat in the cafés, bakeries and brasseries of the surrounding streets and use the public beaches of the Croisette. Early booking is advisable during festival weeks because low-cost rooms are the first to sell out.