🇫🇷 Antibes, France
Backpackers House Antibes
📍 22, Rue des Casemates, Antibes
Your stay — Backpackers House Antibes
Live forecast for your dates · what's on · air quality & pollen📅 Pick your check-in & check-out above to unlock your day-by-day forecast, what's on during your stay, and live air quality & pollen for Antibes.
The Property — Backpackers House Antibes
Backpackers House Antibes is a brightly painted, budget-friendly hostel-hotel hybrid just off Place de Gaulle. The lobby feels like a hangout spot for young travellers: worn sofas, notice boards for local events, and a kitchen that actually gets used. It’s a no-frills, social spot for soloists or small groups who want to sleep cheap and spend their money on Antibes’ beaches and bars rather than the room.
Chronicles of Antibes
Antibes was founded as the Greek trading post Antipolis in the 5th century BC. Under the Romans it became a key port, but much of its modern character comes from the 17th-century Vauban fortifications and the 19th-century seaside development that attracted aristocrats and artists. Today the old town is a labyrinth of cobbled streets and pastel-shuttered houses, while the Cap d’Antibes headland holds Belle Époque villas. The city balances a working fishing port, Picasso’s legacy (the museum in the Château Grimaldi), and a jet-set yacht marina at Port Vauban.
Best Time to Visit
Full Antibes guide →Best months
May and September: high twenties (°C), little rain, full beach access but far fewer tourists than July and August. Early October is also good if you don’t mind cooler sea water.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the busiest. The Jazz à Juan festival (mid-July) draws big crowds, and the Cannes Film Festival (late May) pushes up hotel prices regionally. Expect double summer rates at coastal hotels; Backpackers House holds lower tariffs but still fills up.
Budget shoulder season
Late April–early May and late September–October. You’ll see 20–25% discounts on rooms, quieter streets, and still-pleasant swimming. The mistral wind is likelier in spring but usually clears skies fast.
Weather & packing
Antibes gets fast afternoon thunderclaps in summer, not full days of rain. Always pack a light waterproof jacket and a thin jumper even for July—the sea breeze can cool the evening by 10°C.
Live City Briefing — Antibes
- Antibes’ new pedestrian zone around Rue de la République is official from summer 2026, cutting car access to the old town core from 10am–7pm. Taxis and deliveries only.
- The Musée Picasso has completed its roof repairs and reopened the terraced garden café, which offers the best sea view in town for the price of a coffee.
- Cannes train station (20 minutes away by TER) is halfway through its escalator replacement works; expect some platform closures and longer cross-platform walks through summer.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Backpackers House Antibes, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third floor or higher, facing the interior courtyard. The narrow Rue des Casemates sees light traffic but can echo from the pedestrian lane and nearby bars in summer; upper floors reduce street-level noise and benefit from the building's core insulation.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and those facing the street (Rue des Casemates). Ground level has no buffer from foot traffic and the heavy front door; street-facing rooms catch noise from late-night walkers and delivery vehicles in the morning.
Best views
No panoramic view from this address—the hotel sits on a narrow lane in the old town. Best view is from top-floor rooms looking south over the rooftops toward the port, though partially blocked by modern apartments.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–5 (top). The building has a small lift, so these have minimal foot traffic and better soundproofing from the bar downstairs; request end-of-corridor rooms for less hallway noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Rue des Casemates is a pedestrianised lane in Antibes' old town. Expect church bells from nearby (five-minute walk), bar noise until midnight in summer, and early-morning delivery scooters. The front door is manual and slams—heavy sound on ground and first floors.
Insider tips
1. Arrive by train—the hotel is a 10-minute walk from Antibes station; no onsite parking, but use Parking Busch (€12/day, 8 min walk). 2. Request a fan or upper-floor room during summer; windows tilt but few have air conditioning, and old-town windows let in noise and heat. 3. Ask for the keycard on arrival—varied lock functioning can cause frustrating lockouts if you don't get a working one first.
- 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 — Backpackers House Antibes
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed approx. 20 Mbps down, no login or time limit.
No lift. All rooms accessed via stairs (ground to third floor). No historic restrictions.
No digital newsstand or printed papers. No notable building heritage quirks (modernised townhouse).
Standard check-in 15:00–20:00. Late check-in after 20:00 must be pre-arranged. Bag drop available before check-in. Check-out by 10:00; late check-out can be requested (fee negotiable, typically €10–15).
Available on request, free of charge, during reception hours (08:00–20:00).
No step-free access; the main entrance has a single step, and no lift. Not suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parking du Port (Port Vauban) at 4 Quai Henri Rambaud, approx. €18 per 24h. No EV charging on site.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.65 per person per night (applies to guests 18+)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required. A €50 cash or card hold for incidentals taken at check-in, refunded at checkout if no damage or lost key.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chapelle Saint-Bernardin (82 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-la-Platea (350 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Église Réformée de France (465 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Église du Sacré-Cœur (768 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Galerie du Palais Juan les Pins — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Le jardin d'éden — 288 m · ~4 min walk
Musée Peynet — 88 m · ~1 min walk
Antibéa — 143 m · ~2 min walk
Jeux Piscine Municipale — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 107 m · ~1 min walk
Pharmacie Centrale — 82 m · ~1 min walk
Clou De Girofle — 69 m · ~1 min walk
Place Guynemer — 320 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in Antibes centre; avoid currency exchange desks at Nice airport and tourist bureaux which give poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in shops, restaurants and hotels; contactless and Apple Pay common for small amounts; some markets and smaller cafes prefer cash.
Not expected, but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated; taxis and hotel staff are fine with small change.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →An espresso or small coffee at a local bar: around €1.50-2.50.
A takeaway sandwich or quiche from a boulangerie: €5-8.
A main course at a modest pizzeria or bistrot: €12-18.
Marché Provençal in Antibes old town has excellent fresh produce and stands for affordable bites; also look for socca from vendors near the port.
Carrefour, Intermarché and Lidl are common budget chains within walking distance or a short bus ride.
Monoprix in Antibes centre for everyday basics; the weekend market on Cours Masséna for cheap clothing and accessories.
Single bus ticket €1.50 (Envia network); a day pass €5. From Nice airport, take bus 200 or a tram-train to Antibes station (€1.50-2).
Eat lunch at a boulangerie rather than a restaurant; buy fresh produce at the market for DIY picnics; use the train rather than taxis for short trips along the coast.
Good to know — Antibes
Type C/E · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
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 Backpackers House Antibes
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 107 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Centrale — 82 m · ~1 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.
About Antibes
Wikipedia ↗
Antibes (, US also , French: [ɑ̃tib] ; Occitan: Antíbol [anˈtibu]) is a seaside resort city in the Alpes-Maritimes department in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Southeastern France. It is located on the French Riviera between Cannes and Nice; it is the largest yachting harbour in Europe. In 2023, the co...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Backpackers House Antibes?
Request a room on the third floor or higher, facing the interior courtyard. The narrow Rue des Casemates sees light traffic but can echo from the pedestrian lane and nearby bars in summer; upper floors reduce street-level noise and benefit from the building's core insulation.
Which rooms should I avoid at Backpackers House Antibes?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and those facing the street (Rue des Casemates). Ground level has no buffer from foot traffic and the heavy front door; street-facing rooms catch noise from late-night walkers and delivery vehicles in the morning.
Is Backpackers House Antibes noisy?
Rue des Casemates is a pedestrianised lane in Antibes' old town. Expect church bells from nearby (five-minute walk), bar noise until midnight in summer, and early-morning delivery scooters. The front door is manual and slams—heavy sound on ground and first floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Backpackers House Antibes?
No panoramic view from this address—the hotel sits on a narrow lane in the old town. Best view is from top-floor rooms looking south over the rooftops toward the port, though partially blocked by modern apartments.
What are insider tips for staying at Backpackers House Antibes?
1. Arrive by train—the hotel is a 10-minute walk from Antibes station; no onsite parking, but use Parking Busch (€12/day, 8 min walk). 2. Request a fan or upper-floor room during summer; windows tilt but few have air conditioning, and old-town windows let in noise and heat. 3. Ask for the keycard on arrival—varied lock functioning can cause frustrating lockouts if you don't get a working one first.
What time is check-in at Backpackers House Antibes?
Check-in at Backpackers House Antibes is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Backpackers House Antibes have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed approx. 20 Mbps down, no login or time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Backpackers House Antibes?
€1.65 per person per night (applies to guests 18+)
Where can I eat cheaply near Backpackers House Antibes?
A takeaway sandwich or quiche from a boulangerie: €5-8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Backpackers House Antibes?
Single bus ticket €1.50 (Envia network); a day pass €5. From Nice airport, take bus 200 or a tram-train to Antibes station (€1.50-2).
When is the best time to visit Antibes?
May and September: high twenties (°C), little rain, full beach access but far fewer tourists than July and August. Early October is also good if you don’t mind cooler sea water.
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.