🇫🇷 Antibes, France
B&B Hotel
📍 95, Boulevard Raymond Poincaré, Antibes
Your stay — B&B Hotel
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The Property — B&B Hotel
The B&B Hotel Antibes is a no-fuss, reliable three-star just off the A8 motorway, aimed squarely at road-trippers and budget-conscious travellers who need clean rooms, free parking, and quick access to the coast. The lobby is compact and functional with a vending-machine corner and a self-check-in kiosk, not much charm but efficient. It suits anyone who sees the hotel as a base rather than a destination — you’ll be out exploring Antibes old town or the beaches within ten minutes by car.
Chronicles of Antibes
Antibes was founded as a Greek trading post, Antipolis, in the 5th century BCE, later becoming a Roman and then a medieval walled town. Its old town is dominated by the 12th-century Château Grimaldi, which now houses the Picasso Museum after the artist worked there in 1946. The port, Port Vauban, is one of the largest marinas in Europe, stuffed with superyachts, giving the city a split personality: ancient lanes and Provençal markets versus serious wealth. Culturally, Antibes keeps its local feel despite the glitz of neighbouring Cannes and Nice, with a strong market scene and a working fishing harbour.
Best Time to Visit
Full Antibes guide →Best months
May and June: warm (22–26°C), long daylight, fewer crowds than July/August. September: still pleasant (25°C) for swimming, but quieter and cheaper.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the high season. The Cannes Film Festival (May) and the Antibes Jazz Festival (July) drive some demand, but mostly it's summer sunseekers filling the coast. Hotel prices in Antibes double or triple in July; book the B&B well in advance or expect €130+ for a basic double.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: daytime temps 15–20°C, big discounts over summer, far fewer tourists. The Mistral wind can blow in April, but you’ll have the old town nearly to yourself.
Weather & packing
Antibes gets the Mistral — a strong, dry north wind that can arrive suddenly even in summer, whipping up the sea and dropping temperatures. Pack a light windproof jacket or fleece, even in July.
Live City Briefing — Antibes
- From June 2026, the Antibes town centre car-free zone in the old town has been expanded on summer weekends (Friday–Sunday 10am–midnight) — if you’re driving to the B&B, you’re fine, but don’t try to park inside the ramparts.
- The new electric bike-share scheme, ‘Antibes Vélo’, launched in spring 2026, with 20 stations including one near the train station — useful for reaching the beaches without a car.
- A major renovation of the Plage de la Gravette public beach is scheduled through July 2026, with partial closures; check ahead for alternative spots like Plage du Ponteil.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to B&B Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2 to 4 facing the inland side (south-west) away from Boulevard Raymond Poincaré. These upper floors reduce foot and vehicle noise from the street and offer a quieter outlook over the residential blocks behind the hotel.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid low-floor rooms facing the boulevard (e.g., first floor street-side) and any room directly above the ground-floor bar or near the lift shaft on floor 1. Street noise peaks in the morning and early evening, and the bar can add chatter into the night.
Best views
The view from upper floors (3-4) facing the boulevard looks out over the street and the rooftops of central Antibes, with a sliver of the Mediterranean in the distance. Rear-facing rooms give a cityscape of low-rise blocks and gardens.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are typically quietest, as they sit above street-level din and are less affected by lift traffic. Rooms at the rear (south-west) side on these floors get minimal road noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Boulevard Raymond Poincaré is a main thouroughfare through Antibes's commercial district, with regular bus, car, and delivery truck traffic from about 7am until 8pm. The hotel's bar can generate bass noise until 11pm on weekends.
Insider tips
1. If you're driving, the hotel has limited on-site parking; book a spot directly when reserving or use the underground car park on Avenue de la Libération, a 5-minute walk. 2. Check-in is fully automated at the terminal in the lobby — arrive late if you want, but have your booking reference ready.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — B&B Hotel
Free basic WiFi (up to 5 Mbps) throughout; no premium tier available; login via room number and surname
One lift serves all guest floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspaper or digital newsstand; property is a modern annexe with no heritage features
Check-in from 14:00; early arrival bag drop allowed; late check-out until 12:00 costs 15 EUR (subject to availability)
Free at reception for early arrivals or post-check-out
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; ground-floor accessible room available; narrow lift (fits standard wheelchair); no hearing/visual aids
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parking Gambetta at 1 Rue Gambetta (5 min walk), open 24h, 25 EUR per 24h; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 0.83 EUR per person per night (mandatory; children under 18 exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; at check-in a 50 EUR card hold for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Église Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc (891 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Église Notre-Dame de la Pinède (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Church: Église Evangelique (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosquée Le Rappel (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Galerie du Palais Juan les Pins — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
Jardin Pauline — 425 m · ~5 min walk
Musée d'Archéologie — 2.6 km · ~33 min walk
Petit théâtre de Laure en Bar — 695 m · ~9 min walk
Square Lutetia — 91 m · ~1 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 705 m · ~9 min walk
Pharmacie Joyet — 130 m · ~2 min walk
Utile — 146 m · ~2 min walk
Gare de Juan les Pins — 727 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in Antibes town centre rather than any exchange bureaux; airport and tourist-office kiosks give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted nearly everywhere, contactless widely used; carry some cash for small boulangeries, market stalls, and taxis.
Service is included in restaurant bills; leave a few euros in cash for good service. Round up taxi fares to nearest euro, and give hotel porters €1–2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Standing at a café counter for an espresso — about €1.20–€1.50.
A filled baguette or panini from a bakery or traiteur — about €6–€8.
Pizza or pasta in a neighbourhood bistro — main courses from €12–€16.
Marché Provençal in old town (mornings) has cheap socca, pissaladière, and fresh produce; the Port Vauban area has affordable crêperies.
Carrefour, Casino, and Lidl are common; there is a Carrefour City on Boulevard Wilson.
Antibes’ main pedestrian streets (Rue de la République, Rue Sade) have chains like Zara, H&M, and Monoprix; the Saturday market on Cours Masséna sells second-hand clothes.
A single bus ticket in Antibes is €1.50; the day pass for Envibus (all local buses) is €4.50. From Nice Airport, take the 250 bus direct to Antibes for €1.50 (not the pricier airport shuttle).
Buy fresh produce and cheese at the daily Marché Provençal instead of supermarkets. Walk or rent a bike (Vélo Bleu scheme around €1.50/day) along the coastal path. Picnic on the ramparts or beaches — no corkage for your own wine at many beachside spots.
Good to know — Antibes
Type C/E · 230V
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Emergency Contacts
AntibesFrom a mobile, dial 112 for any emergency. In Antibes, the local police can be reached on 04 92 90 53 00. For non-urgent medical help, call SOS Médecins on 04 93 29 70 42.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Antibes, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at B&B Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 705 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Joyet — 130 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Nice Airport (Terminals 1 & 2) → Antibes Bus Station (Gare Routière)
💡 Cheapest option but avoid in summer heat—buses can get crowded. The bus station is 8 minutes walk from the hotel. Use cash or a contactless card for the single ticket.
Antibes station → Hôtel des Mimosas (stop 'Square Albert 1er')
💡 For day trips, buy a 10-trip carnet (€13.50) at the Envibus office. The hotel is a short walk downhill from the stop—don't take the bus for just one stop unless it's raining.
Nice Saint-Augustin station (walk from Terminal 1) → Antibes station
💡 Buy your ticket from the automated machine; avoid the ticket office queues. From Antibes station, it's a 10-minute walk to the hotel, or take bus #2 to 'Square Albert 1er'.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) → Hôtel des Mimosas, Antibes
💡 Pre-book with a local company like Allo Taxi Antibes to avoid airport surcharges. The flat rate to Antibes is about €65 from the airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at B&B Hotel?
Request a room on floors 2 to 4 facing the inland side (south-west) away from Boulevard Raymond Poincaré. These upper floors reduce foot and vehicle noise from the street and offer a quieter outlook over the residential blocks behind the hotel.
Which rooms should I avoid at B&B Hotel?
Avoid low-floor rooms facing the boulevard (e.g., first floor street-side) and any room directly above the ground-floor bar or near the lift shaft on floor 1. Street noise peaks in the morning and early evening, and the bar can add chatter into the night.
Is B&B Hotel noisy?
Boulevard Raymond Poincaré is a main thouroughfare through Antibes's commercial district, with regular bus, car, and delivery truck traffic from about 7am until 8pm. The hotel's bar can generate bass noise until 11pm on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at B&B Hotel?
The view from upper floors (3-4) facing the boulevard looks out over the street and the rooftops of central Antibes, with a sliver of the Mediterranean in the distance. Rear-facing rooms give a cityscape of low-rise blocks and gardens.
What are insider tips for staying at B&B Hotel?
1. If you're driving, the hotel has limited on-site parking; book a spot directly when reserving or use the underground car park on Avenue de la Libération, a 5-minute walk. 2. Check-in is fully automated at the terminal in the lobby — arrive late if you want, but have your booking reference ready.
What time is check-in at B&B Hotel?
Check-in at B&B Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does B&B Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (up to 5 Mbps) throughout; no premium tier available; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at B&B Hotel?
0.83 EUR per person per night (mandatory; children under 18 exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near B&B Hotel?
A filled baguette or panini from a bakery or traiteur — about €6–€8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from B&B Hotel?
A single bus ticket in Antibes is €1.50; the day pass for Envibus (all local buses) is €4.50. From Nice Airport, take the 250 bus direct to Antibes for €1.50 (not the pricier airport shuttle).
When is the best time to visit Antibes?
May and June: warm (22–26°C), long daylight, fewer crowds than July/August. September: still pleasant (25°C) for swimming, but quieter and cheaper.
Top Attractions in Antibes
💡 Go before 10am for the best selection. Grab a socca (chickpea pancake) from the stall at the entrance for about €2.
💡 Arrive early to grab a spot on the sand—it fills up by 11am. No lifeguard, so watch children.
💡 Start from the Plage de la Garoupe and bring water—there's no shade. Finish at the lighthouse for a picnic spot.
💡 Entry is free on the first Sunday of each month from November to March. The audio guide is worth a euro or two.
💡 The guided tour lasts 45 minutes and is included in the low ticket price. Ask about the underground passages.