1st Arrondissement Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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


Our pick of the best 1st Arrondissement Hotel Deals

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 NZ$299 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$299
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! (1,203 reviews)
"Great location! But the room is very small and also has sewage smell. They renovated the room well but it’s just showing age"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Novotel Marseille Centre Gare

Novotel Marseille Centre Gare

4 out of 5
15 Boulevard Maurice Bourdet Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is NZ$221 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$221
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Very convenient location, directly across the street from the train station. Friendly staff nice room."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Novotel Marseille Centre Gare
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 NZ$190 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$190
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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 ...
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
Hôtel Du Sud Vieux Port

Hôtel Du Sud Vieux Port

2 out of 5
18 Rue Beauvau Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is NZ$138 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$138
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Grand Port Maritime de Marseille and Velodrome ...
Hôtel Du Sud 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 NZ$227 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
NZ$227
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean large room. Well maintained facilities. Multi language staff. Good breakfast. The only setback was that the gym was closed for 2 of the 3 nights i stayed at the hotel. Other then that everything was perfect."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
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 NZ$351 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$351
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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)
"Rooms were clean, we had two doubles rooms, 212 & 214 and one shower could have been upgraded. The bar was lovely & reception. The staff including the ones cleaning were all professional, curious and super helpful. The carpets are a bit dated but all in the place was clean. We enjoyed staying there ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port - MGallery Collection
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.

Our guide on where to stay in 1st Arrondissement

Find the best 1st Arrondissement areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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 Morgiou and Calanque Sormiou, and jump on the metro at Sainte-Marguerite Dromel Station to get around the city.

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.

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.

6th Arrondissement

Spend some time visiting places like Place Castellane while getting to know 6th Arrondissement, and be sure to check out the waterfront views. You can hop aboard the metro at Castellane Station or Estrangin Station to see more of the area.



1st Arrondissement Travel Guide

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