Cannes, France
Hotels in Cannes near Port
Stay along the Promenade de la Croisette, city centre, beachfront, …
Where to Stay?
Enjoying the French Riviera is a simple and enjoyable thing to do from hotels close to the beautiful cruise port at Cannes. Located in the South of France, Cannes is an internationally known destination because of the film festival that takes place their annually.
The city of Cannes itself is known for the luxury of the shopping and hotels in the downtown area overlooking the beautiful beaches of the area. Most cruise ships dock in the bay and passengers are transferred to the port terminal and onwards to enjoy the Mediterranean climate of this stunning area of France.
The natural bay that is formed makes the perfect location for the cruise terminal that is located near to a number of hotels and beach resorts offering deals for visitors looking for a luxurious or budget friendly place to stay.
Many visitors wish to spend their stay along the iconic Promenade de la Croisette, which is lined with palm trees and features each year during the film festival.
From the cruise port terminal the short distance to the main visitor area of Cannes is easy to move through and leads to the golden sands of the beach that has been used by many of the most famous stars of stage and screen.
The city itself has grown into a major economic centre with more and more industries growing up around the edge of the town.
Bestsellers
Cannes
Cruise Passenger Terminal
Only smaller ships can dock right in centre of Cannes, most larger vessels anchor in the bay and tender cruise passengers to/from the dock (terminal).
Tenders to and from the ship leave from the Quai Laubeuf in the Old Port (Le Vieux Port) of Cannes, which is only a short distance away from the city centre, beaches and Promenade de la Croisette.
Main cruiselines operating from the port are MSC Cruises, and Starclippers.
Voyages include stops in various Mediterannean ports such as Barcelona in Spain (hotels), Palma de Mallorca on the Balearic Islands and Naples in Italy.
More cruises depart from nearby destinations such as Marseille and the Port of Monte Carlo in Monaco.
Staying on a budget?
Staying on budget in Cannes could prove to be a problem, the central area is known for the luxury and decadence of the hotels, restaurants and shops. However, it is possible to stay on track by finding deals for hotels a little bit farther from the beach front area that Cannes is known for.
Looking for deals on hotels in France to the north of the port terminal can often lead to a better price being obtained for a stay in any of the boutique or large chain hotels. As one of the major tourist areas of France, Cannes offers many options for accommodation close to the cruise port terminal or a little further away.
Whether you are looking for a luxurious movie star stay in the South of France or the chance to enjoy the town on a budget there are always options available.
Le Suquet and Nice in France
Finding the best available deals is not limited to looking for accommodation close to the port and cruise terminal, this should also include looking for the best deals on the local attractions.
Many visitors choose to look for hotels and things to do in the old town of the area, Le Suquet, that features beautiful architecture and a chance to enjoy the culture of the area away from the tourist attractions of the town.
The beautiful city of Nice is just 24 km away and can be enjoyed as part of any trip to the beautiful city of Cannes on the Riviera of France.
Nearest Airports
The closest airport is Cannes Mandelieu Airport (CEQ), aprox. 10 minutes away.
Airport Nice Côte d’Azur is the primary international airport. Most passengers will arrive or depart from here.
Some Facts
Language
The local language is French, but people in shops, hotels and restaurants will speak English as well.
Currency
European Currency (EUR)
Time Zone
CET (Central Europe Time)
UTC/GMT +1 hours