1st Arrondissement Travel Guide

Marseille

A museum exhibit with historical posters, a model of a lighthouse, and classical sculptures.
A modern building with a glass facade, a grassy courtyard, and ancient ruins in the foreground.
A museum interior with glass display cases containing artifacts and a large ship model.
Ancient ruins with stone blocks, a grassy area, and modern buildings in the background.
An art exhibition with framed photographs and a vintage printing press.

Stay near popular 1st Arrondissement attractions

A bakery with a checkered floor and a chandelier.
Photo by Jenessa Peters
Open Photo by Jenessa Peters

La Canebiere

8.0/10 (10 reviews)
During your trip to Marseille, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at La Canebiere. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Top hotels in 1st Arrondissement

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port

4 out of 5
43 Quai des Belges Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is 3.539.232 ₫ per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
3.539.232 ₫
4.087.067 ₫ total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,221 reviews)
"Very well situated but noisy area if windows kept early. Best to eat on the quai than the restaurants on the next streets."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port

Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port

4 out of 5
1 Rue Neuve Saint Martin Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is 2.961.564 ₫ per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
2.961.564 ₫
3.451.632 ₫ total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"All is ok"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles

Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles

3 out of 5
Square Narvik, Esplanade Saint Charles Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is 2.512.719 ₫ per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
2.512.719 ₫
2.892.868 ₫ total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"We booked two nights. We stayed at our friends house first night. We stayed in the room second night. We did not have the towels for the faces, only two baths towels. The front desk persons are friendly and helpful 👍. It’s a convenient next to the train station👍. Thanks 🙏"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port - MGallery Collection

Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port - MGallery Collection

4 out of 5
4 Rue Beauvau Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is 4.528.888 ₫ per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
4.528.888 ₫
5.175.689 ₫ total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Best location and breakfast"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port - MGallery Collection
Novotel Marseille Centre Gare

Novotel Marseille Centre Gare

4 out of 5
15 Boulevard Maurice Bourdet Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is 3.015.263 ₫ per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
3.015.263 ₫
3.510.701 ₫ total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"great location for the train station"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Novotel Marseille Centre Gare
Hôtel Du Sud Vieux Port

Hôtel Du Sud Vieux Port

2 out of 5
18 Rue Beauvau Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is 1.870.323 ₫ per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
1.870.323 ₫
2.135.047 ₫ total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal and ...
7.2/10 Good! (360 reviews)
"Very helpfull staff"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hôtel Du Sud Vieux Port
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Where to stay in 1st Arrondissement

Find the best 1st Arrondissement areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A marina with numerous sailboats docked, wooden piers, and buildings in the background.

Old Port of Marseille

Old Port of Marseille is highly notable for its captivating waterfront views, and you might want to visit top sights like Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations and Le Panier. See more of Marseille by jumping on the metro at Vieux-Port Station or Joliette Station.

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a narrow beach, and clear turquoise waters.

9th Arrondissement

Well liked for its beaches and parks, 9th Arrondissement is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Calanque Sormiou and Calanque d'En-Vau, and jump on the metro at Sainte-Marguerite Dromel Station to get around the city.

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a prominent modern architectural structure in the center.

8th Arrondissement

Beaches, shopping and waterfront views highlight some notable features of 8th Arrondissement. Make a stop by Prado Beach or La Corniche while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rond-Point du Prado Station or Perier Metro Station to get around town.

A marina with several sailboats docked at sunset.
Photo by Joanna Kalafatis
Open Photo by Joanna Kalafatis

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.

A coastal building with a dining area overlooking the sea, surrounded by rocky terrain.
Photo by Marie Miaja
Open Photo by Marie Miaja

Les Goudes

Travellers like the parks in Les Goudes, and Calanques National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

1st Arrondissement Travel Guide

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