2nd Arrondissement Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A modern building with large glass windows and a prominent outdoor area with people walking.
A large, ornate cathedral with multiple domes and arches.
A large, ornate building with a prominent dome and arched windows.
A historic fort with a lighthouse, a modern glass building, and a calm waterfront.
A modern building with intricate metalwork and lights, a dock with boats, and a calm waterfront at sunset.

Stay near popular 2nd Arrondissement attractions

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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Activities

Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$49
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

NZ$69
per adult
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic
Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket

Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket

NZ$38
per adult
Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket
Luggage Storage in Marseille

Luggage Storage in Marseille

NZ$16
per adult
Luggage Storage in Marseille
Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport

Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport

NZ$71
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport
Marseille French Pastries and Chocolate Tour

Marseille French Pastries and Chocolate Tour

NZ$188
per adult
Marseille French Pastries and Chocolate Tour
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Our pick of the best 2nd Arrondissement Hotel Deals

Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture

Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture

4 out of 5
14-16 Rue Jean Trinquet Marseille FR
The price is NZ$121 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$121
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 LIGO by HappyCulture
Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed

Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed

4 out of 5
6 Place Henri Verneuil Marseille
The price is NZ$164 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$164
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Rooms are very clean, breakfast buffet is excellent, and the staff is very caring. Had to extend our stay for 3 days because of emergency and we were well supported. We could have changed hotel, but really liked it here, so we stayed. Also very convenient for public bus routes."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed
Appart Hotel Odalys City Marseille Centre Euromed

Appart Hotel Odalys City Marseille Centre Euromed

4 out of 5
4bis Rue Jean-Gaspard Vence Marseille
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$195 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
NZ$195
27 Nov - 28 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Grand Port Maritime de Marseille and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (455 reviews)
"Property was clean! Customer service was not good! Sent them a message before my stay twice and the never replied. Asked a couple of questions to staff, and they weren’t helpful."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Appart Hotel Odalys City Marseille Centre Euromed
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 NZ$463 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
NZ$463
13 Dec - 14 Dec
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
NH Collection Marseille

NH Collection Marseille

4 out of 5
37 Boulevard des Dames Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is NZ$222 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
NZ$222
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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. ...
NH Collection Marseille
Appart'City Classic Marseille Euromed

Appart'City Classic Marseille Euromed

3 out of 5
118-120 rue de Ruffi Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is NZ$108 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
NZ$108
11 Dec - 12 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Grand Port Maritime de Marseille and ...
Appart'City Classic Marseille Euromed
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Our guide on where to stay in 2nd Arrondissement

Find the best 2nd Arrondissement areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A marina with numerous boats docked, colorful buildings, and a prominent church on a hill 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 Fort Saint Jean and Hotel de Ville. 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 harbor with boats, a tall pole with birds, and a cityscape in the background.
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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.

Ancient ruins, a modern building, and a tall tree.

Belsunce

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

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.

2nd Arrondissement Travel Guide

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