Marseille Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Vieux Port showing a marina and boating
Vieux Port showing a marina and boating
Marseille featuring general coastal views, a bay or harbour and a coastal town
Vieux Port featuring boating, a marina and a coastal town
Notre-Dame de la Garde showing a coastal town, landscape views and a sunset

Where to stay in Marseille

Vieux Port featuring street scenes, a city and central business district

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.

Old Port of Marseille
La calanque d'En-Vau est l'une des nombreuses calanques de la côte méditerranéenne entre Marseille et Cassis.
Elle est située à l'extrémité sud-est du 9e arrondissement de Marseille.

9th Arrondissement

4/5(1 area review)

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.

9th Arrondissement
8th Arrondissement featuring a fountain, a pool and a park

8th Arrondissement

4/5(13 area reviews)

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

8th Arrondissement
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Prado-Perier

Noted for its seaside views and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Prado-Perier. Top attractions like International Fair and Exhibition Center Marseille and Velodrome Stadium are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Rond-Point du Prado Station or Perier Metro Station to see more of the city.

Prado-Perier
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Chanot - Stade Velodrome

Noted for its waterfront views and coffee shops, there's plenty to explore in Chanot - Stade Velodrome. Top attractions like Velodrome Stadium and Palais des Sports de Marseille are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Sainte-Marguerite Dromel Station or Rond-Point du Prado Station to see more of the city.

Chanot - Stade Velodrome
Vieux  Port, 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.

Opéra
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles

Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles

3 out of 5
25 avenue du Général Leclerc Marseille
The price is 1.864.181 ₫ per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
1.864.181 ₫
2.183.811 ₫ total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
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! (1,870 reviews)
Nous sommes très contents de l’accueil De la chambre Et du petit déjeuner Merci

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
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
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! (1,090 reviews)
We had a good stay, the room was comfortable enough and the location of the hotel very convenient. Breakfast was also good.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port

Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port

3 out of 5
4 place Pierre Bertas Marseille
The price is 2.018.362 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
2.018.362 ₫
2.353.410 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,374 reviews)
Geräumiges Zimmer mit Küche, Schlafzimmer, Balkon, Tisch und Stühlen, ideal zum Arbeiten. Freundliches Personal, excellente Sight-Seeing-Tips.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port

Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port

3 out of 5
4 place Pierre Bertas Marseille
Stay at this aparthotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,374 reviews)
Geräumiges Zimmer mit Küche, Schlafzimmer, Balkon, Tisch und Stühlen, ideal zum Arbeiten. Freundliches Personal, excellente Sight-Seeing-Tips.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port
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. ...
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! (953 reviews)
A perfect location in the old port. The apartment was a good size, great bathroom and the kitchen had what you needed. The beds were comfortable.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Residhotel Vieux Port
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Marseille

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 38%
4 - Good
72
4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 2%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

It’s lovely city but the people are bit roud not good manners not polite.,tube station is horrible they never want to help at least to open gate for my bay puch chair many times I have to lift a puch chair to go true

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

It’s very nice city love to come back again in the future

3/5 - Okay

Millie

Marseille disappoints at first but grows in appeal. Old town best place to visit but some areas are in disrepair and feel intimidating. Docks village overrated. Marseille doesnt feel like a whole.. more like disjointed parts.. Aix en Provence lovely

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I think Marseille is a beautiful and very interesting city. To me, it felt safe and I found the inhabitants very friendly. To explore properly, you need several days.

3/5 - Okay

Bob

Central Marseille busy with locals and tourists. However widespread warnings about pickpockets made the City feel slightly unsafe Some nice backstreet cafes and bars around the old Port area. Stunning Cathedrals.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely city to visit. Trips, public transport, general atmosphere of the place all good. Disappointed with the food! Need more unique, authentic and one off restaurants. Lots of chains, could really do with a lovely French or Italian place.

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