Understanding the Accommodation Landscape

Budget (Under €50) - Hostel dorm beds - Camping - Very basic hotels - Off-season deals - Inland locations

Moderate (€50-100) - Private hostel rooms - 2-star hotels - Chambres d'hôtes - Studio apartments - Shoulder season rates

Comfortable (€100-200) - 3-star hotels - B&B with character - One-bedroom apartments - Beach proximity - Peak season budget options

Upscale (€200-500) - 4-star hotels - Boutique properties - Prime locations - Luxury apartments - Full amenities

Luxury (€500+) - 5-star hotels - Exclusive villas - Celebrity favorites - Ultimate locations - No expense spared

Prices vary dramatically by location:

Most Expensive: - Cannes Croisette - Monaco anywhere - Saint-Tropez center - Cap d'Antibes - Beach fronts

Moderate Pricing: - Nice neighborhoods - Antibes old town - Menton center - City outskirts - Near transport

Budget-Friendly: - Inland towns - Western Riviera - Local neighborhoods - Away from beaches - Mountain villages