Old Port of Marseille Travel Guide
Marseille
Visit Old Port of Marseille
Popular places to visit
Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations during your travels in Marseille. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Hotel de Ville
Hotel de Ville is just one of the places to see in Marseille, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Fort Saint Jean
You can learn about the history of Marseille with a visit to Fort Saint Jean. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
Cathedral la Major
You can learn about the history of Marseille with a visit to Cathedral la Major. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
La Vieille Charite
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at La Vieille Charite during your trip to Marseille. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Marseille History Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Marseille History Museum in Marseille. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
Top hotels in Old Port of Marseille
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Very convenient to the port, busses, train, sights, etc. Took the train from Paris and it was an easy walk from the station. Great bed and air conditioning. Plenty of space.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
The property overall is pretty dated. Carpets are old and the King room is pretty small. Quite a bit of cigarette stink in the rooms. Breakfast was very good and of high quality. The spread was pretty wide ranging and laid out veey well. The breakfast was perhaps the highlight of our stay at this ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hôtel LIFE Marseille VP Vieux-Port
Staff is so helpful, charming , TRULY. Location is perfect, chose with a port-side view, well worth it, to look onto the gorgeous old port of Marseille. Yes, the series of initial stairs to climb to the lobby is typical of old Europe, but the staff had immediately warned us as soon as we had made ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hôtel la Résidence du Vieux Port
Perfect spot to visit Marseille. This is a nice and friendly charming hotel. Although it is right in the old port, it is still very quiet.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
Outstanding service and a terrific location w a tremendous view of the Cathedral. Breakfast on the veranda is amazing. The CHOICE if visiting Marseille.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Residhotel Vieux Port
Situation idéale. Etablissement propre et agréable. Petit déjeuner frais et varié. Literie excellente. Personnel aimable. Je recommande !
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Port of Marseille
Hôtel-de-Ville
Travellers come to Hôtel-de-Ville for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Hotel de Ville and Le Panier while you're in town.
Saint-Victor
Saint-Victor is popular for its waterfront views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Abbaye de Saint Victor or La Criee National Theater of Marseille.
Opéra
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Opéra. A stop by La Canebiere or Marseille Opera House might round out your trip.
Belsunce
Visitors to Belsunce love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out La Canebiere and Memorial De La Marseillaise. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Vieux-Port Station.
La Joliette
Visitors often come to La Joliette for its waterfront views, but many stay to explore sights like Les Terrasses du Port and Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Joliette Station.
7th Arrondissement
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to 7th Arrondissement. A stop by Vallon des Auffes or Catalan Beach might round out your trip.
