Marseille Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A marina with numerous boats docked, colorful buildings, and a prominent church on a hill in the background.
A coastal town with buildings on a hillside, a beach, and rocky coastline.
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A boat on a clear blue sea with rocky cliffs and greenery in the background.
A coastal town with buildings along the sea, a stone wall, and a paved walkway.

Where to stay in Marseille

Find the best Marseille areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with classical architecture, featuring ornate carvings and multiple flags, including the French and European Union flags.

Préfecture

You might enjoy the waterfront views on your visit to Préfecture. Visitors recommend a visit to Musée Cantini, and you can get around town on the metro at Estrangin Station.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent hilltop mosque, dense residential buildings, and a rocky shoreline.

Notre-Dame du Mont

You might enjoy the restaurants while you're in Notre-Dame du Mont, and if you want to see some more of the larger Marseille area, you can take a ride on the metro at Notre Dame du Mont Station.

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 Hotel de Ville and Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations. See more of Marseille by jumping on the metro at Vieux-Port Station or Joliette Station.

A crowded square with a large, open-air ceiling decorated with numerous hanging lights.
Photo by C J West
Open Photo by C J West

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 modern building with a sign for the Mercure Hotel, surrounded by ancient ruins and tall residential buildings.

Belsunce

Visitors to Belsunce love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out La Canebiere and Marseille History Museum. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Vieux-Port Station.

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 4.319.506 ₫ per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
4.319.506 ₫
4.949.815 ₫ total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,211 reviews)
"Very nice hotel at the busy old port! Rooms were clear, good air con and breakfast was great everyday."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG

InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG

5 out of 5
1 Place Daviel Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is 6.547.228 ₫ per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
6.547.228 ₫
7.465.616 ₫ total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles

Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles

3 out of 5
25 avenue du Général Leclerc Marseille
The price is 2.082.074 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
2.082.074 ₫
2.422.113 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,783 reviews)
"Cool cool cool cool cool cool"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
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Appart Hotel Odalys City Marseille Centre Euromed

Appart Hotel Odalys City Marseille Centre Euromed

4 out of 5
4bis Rue Jean-Gaspard Vence Marseille
Stay at this aparthotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Grand Port Maritime de Marseille and ...
Appart Hotel Odalys City Marseille Centre Euromed
Residhotel Grand Prado

Residhotel Grand Prado

3 out of 5
Allée Turcat Méry Marseille
Stay at this aparthotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,522 reviews)
"Mon séjour a été absolument merveilleux, et j’ai hâte d’y retourner. Un grand merci !"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Residhotel Grand Prado
Residhotel Vieux Port

Residhotel Vieux Port

3 out of 5
4 Rue Coutellerie Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
Stay at this aparthotel in Marseille. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), daily housekeeping and conference space. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,026 reviews)
"The room is really clean and spacious with a small kitchen. The location is perfect, walking distance from the main attractions."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Residhotel Vieux Port
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A harbor with boats, historic buildings, and a hill with a tower in the background.

Grand Port Maritime de Marseille

8.8/10 (1,283 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Marseille with a trip to Grand Port Maritime de Marseille. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
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A stone building with a dirt path leading to it, surrounded by greenery and hills in the background.

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A rocky hillside with olive trees in the foreground and a clear blue sky.

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