🇫🇷 Antibes, France
Hôtel Émeraude
📍 11, Avenue Saramartel, Antibes
Dein Aufenthalt — Hôtel Émeraude
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Das Eigentum — Hôtel Émeraude
A solid 3-star on the Cap d’Antibes peninsula, Hôtel Émeraude offers straightforward comfort with a narrow pool and a small garden. The lobby is compact and unpretentious, with tiled floors and a reception desk that gets the job done. It suits travellers who want a clean, quiet base near the beaches and the Sentier du Littoral, rather than character or sea views.
Chroniken von Antibes
Antibes was founded as the Greek trading post Antipolis in the 5th century BC and later became a Roman town. Its old town, the Vieil Antibes, retains a medieval street plan and is enclosed by 16th-century ramparts built by the Duc de Savoie. In the 20th century, the city evolved into a resort for artists and writers—Picasso worked here in 1946, and the Musée Picasso now occupies the Château Grimaldi. Today, Antibes balances a working port, the luxury marina of Port Vauban, and a lively Provençal market culture.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Antibes-Guide →Die besten Monate
June and September offer warm sunshine (24-28°C) with fewer tourists than July-August. May is also good, with blooming gardens and lighter crowds.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are peak, driven by school holidays and the jazz festival Jazz à Juan (July). Hotel prices can double against June rates. The Cannes Film Festival (May) also pushes demand.
Budget Schulter Saison
April, October and early November give discounts of 30-50% versus summer. Expect mild days (15-20°C) and quiet streets.
Wetter & Verpackung
The Mistral wind can blow cool air even in July, dropping feels-like temperature by 5-8°C. Pack a light jacket or a pashmina and always bring a sun hat – the UV index here is fierce.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Antibes
- The Antibes Land Train (Petit Train) restarted in May 2025 after a two-year break; it loops the old town and the port. Tickets are €9.
- Port Vauban's quai-side renovation continues through summer 2026 – some pedestrian access near the superyacht docks may be restricted.
- A new direct bus line from Nice Airport (Ligne 200 Express) runs every 20 minutes to Antibes central station, cutting travel time to 35 minutes.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hôtel Émeraude, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high-floor room facing the garden side (opposite Avenue Saramartel). Floors 4-6 get less street noise and better light. The corner rooms at the south-east end have a sliver of sea view over rooftops.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms at the front on floors 1-3 face Avenue Saramartel directly—traffic noise from this main road is constant. Also avoid rooms near the single lift shaft (likely audible in adjacent rooms). Any room ending in '01' or '10' may be adjacent to service stairs.
Best views
South-east corner rooms on floors 5-6 give a partial view of the Baie des Anges between buildings. Main street-side rooms look onto Avenue Saramartel (a busy four-lane road).
Quietest floors
4th, 5th, and 6th floors (top floor). Less traffic rumble and less footfall from the lobby/restaurant below.
🔊 Noise notes
Avenue Saramartel is a main artery into Antibes—expect traffic noise from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays, with motorbikes loudest. The hotel's lift is a single car, so mechanical hum carries on floor 3. No bar noise at night (3-star standard), but the breakfast room is directly below rooms 101-106.
Insider tips
1. Paid street parking is scarce; ask the front desk for the municipal car park two blocks north on Rue de la Vérrerie—half the hotel's rate. 2. If you want a quiet room, call the hotel directly before arrival and ask for 'côté jardin, étage élevé'—they'll often assign it with a polite request.
- 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 Einrichtungen — Hôtel Émeraude
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) for all guests; no login required (network key given at check-in)
One lift serves all 3 floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspaper service; no digital newsstand
Check-in from 15:00 to 20:00; early bag drop allowed from 13:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs €20, after 12:00 charged half night rate
Free storage in locked room at reception; available on check-in day and after checkout
Step-free entrance via ramp at side door; lift to all floors; no special-needs rooms; narrow bathroom doorways
No on-site parking; public car park Parking du Fort (150m away) costs €18 per night (24h); no EV charging
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: €1.10 per person per night (2026 rate for 3-star in Antibes)
Deposit & card hold: Full stay prepayment required for booking; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Church: Église du Sacré-Cœur (729 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Église Réformée de France (791 m · ~10 min walk)
- Synagogue: Centre Culturel Israélite d'Antibes Juan-les-Pins (904 m · ~11 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosquée Le Rappel (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Galerie du Palais Juan les Pins — 908 m · ~11 min walk
Jardin Martelly — 193 m · ~2 min walk
Musée d'Archéologie — 956 m · ~12 min walk
Le Tribunal — 962 m · ~12 min walk
Square Lutetia — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 841 m · ~11 min walk
Pharmacie Wilson - Pizzitola — 176 m · ~2 min walk
Utile Antibes Wilson — 121 m · ~2 min walk
Juan-les-Pins — 851 m · ~11 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for best rates; avoid currency exchange at Nice airport or tourist bureaux, where fees and spreads are poor.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted; contactless and Apple Pay common; some smaller markets prefer cash under €10.
Tipping not expected – round up for good service; small change for hotel porters; taxis appreciated but not required.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a café counter for about €1.50–€2.
A sandwich or quiche from a bakery to take away for €7–€10.
Pizza or pasta main in a casual bistro around €15–€18.
Look for take-away socca (chickpea pancake) near the old town or market area for around €5.
Carrefour City or Lidl – both walkable from Avenue Saramartel.
Antibes' main shopping streets (like Rue Sade) have mid-range chains; for bargains, try the Cannes or Nice large carrefour.
Local bus (Envvibus) single €1.50; day pass €5. From Nice airport, take tram/line 620 bus to Antibes for €1.50–€4 via multi-journey card.
Buy food at outdoor markets (Cours Masséna) just before closing for discounts; use reusable water bottles at public fountains; avoid taxis – walk or cycle.
Gut zu wissen — 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 Hôtel Émeraude
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 841 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Wilson - Pizzitola — 176 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
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.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Hôtel Émeraude?
Request a high-floor room facing the garden side (opposite Avenue Saramartel). Floors 4-6 get less street noise and better light. The corner rooms at the south-east end have a sliver of sea view over rooftops.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hôtel Émeraude?
Rooms at the front on floors 1-3 face Avenue Saramartel directly—traffic noise from this main road is constant. Also avoid rooms near the single lift shaft (likely audible in adjacent rooms). Any room ending in '01' or '10' may be adjacent to service stairs.
Is Hôtel Émeraude noisy?
Avenue Saramartel is a main artery into Antibes—expect traffic noise from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays, with motorbikes loudest. The hotel's lift is a single car, so mechanical hum carries on floor 3. No bar noise at night (3-star standard), but the breakfast room is directly below rooms 101-106.
Which rooms have the best views at Hôtel Émeraude?
South-east corner rooms on floors 5-6 give a partial view of the Baie des Anges between buildings. Main street-side rooms look onto Avenue Saramartel (a busy four-lane road).
What are insider tips for staying at Hôtel Émeraude?
1. Paid street parking is scarce; ask the front desk for the municipal car park two blocks north on Rue de la Vérrerie—half the hotel's rate. 2. If you want a quiet room, call the hotel directly before arrival and ask for 'côté jardin, étage élevé'—they'll often assign it with a polite request.
What time is check-in at Hôtel Émeraude?
Check-in at Hôtel Émeraude is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hôtel Émeraude have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) for all guests; no login required (network key given at check-in)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hôtel Émeraude?
€1.10 per person per night (2026 rate for 3-star in Antibes)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hôtel Émeraude?
A sandwich or quiche from a bakery to take away for €7–€10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hôtel Émeraude?
Local bus (Envvibus) single €1.50; day pass €5. From Nice airport, take tram/line 620 bus to Antibes for €1.50–€4 via multi-journey card.
When is the best time to visit Antibes?
June and September offer warm sunshine (24-28°C) with fewer tourists than July-August. May is also good, with blooming gardens and lighter crowds.
Top-Attraktionen 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.