3rd Arrondissement Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit 3rd Arrondissement
Stay near popular 3rd Arrondissement attractions
Activities
Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic
Marseille : Calanques Côte Bleue en bateau avec baignade
Chateau d'if sailing cruise, Friuli creeks & swimming
Marseille: 2-hour Best Intro Walking Tour with a Local
Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport
Our pick of the best 3rd Arrondissement Hotel Deals
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
easyHotel Marseille Euromed
"Marseille is a great town but would not stay here again. Tokyo sized tiny rooms with giant doors that swing out from bathroom into the room hall making it difficult for 2 people to move around. Only one towel provided for a room with 2 people, and asking for a 2nd towel was on ordeal. First asked ..."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
"Great experience"
Reviewed on 25 July 2026
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
"Centrally situated in Vieux Port with easy access to shops and restaurants. The Marina is in easy walking distance with many choices for entertainment and dining. The staff in the hotel were very helpful which help my wife and I have a wonderful stay In Marseille."
Reviewed on 23 July 2026
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
"This is more than a hotel, it is a beautiful historical building in the heart of Marseille, adjacent to the "Panier", the oldest neighborhood of Marseille, and just a short walk from the "Vieux Port" and all its vibrant life. The hotel was a hospital, beautifully remodeled into a true 5 star gem. ..."
Reviewed on 25 July 2026
Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture
Our guide on where to stay in 3rd Arrondissement
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.
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.
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 Borely Beach 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.
Belsunce
Visitors to Belsunce love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out La Canebiere and Memorial De La Marseillaise. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Vieux-Port Station.
