Arenc Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A harbor with a blue and white ferry named "La Méridionale" docked at the pier, a modern building, and a calm sea.

Stay near popular Arenc attractions

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 beautiful beaches 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$46
per adult
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$70
per adult
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic
Picture 8 for Activity Marseille: Calanques Côte Bleue Marine Park Boat Cruise

Marseille : Calanques Côte Bleue en bateau avec baignade

NZ$135
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Marseille : Calanques Côte Bleue en bateau avec baignade
Sailing cruise Chateau d'if and calanques du Frioul

Chateau d'if sailing cruise, Friuli creeks & swimming

NZ$158
per adult
Chateau d'if sailing cruise, Friuli creeks & swimming
Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport

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

NZ$72
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport
Marseille: Capture the most Photogenic Spots with a Local

Marseille: 2-hour Best Intro Walking Tour with a Local

NZ$158
per adult
Marseille: 2-hour Best Intro Walking Tour with a Local
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Our pick of the best Arenc Hotel Deals

Appart Hotel Odalys City Marseille Centre Euromed

Appart Hotel Odalys City Marseille Centre Euromed

4 out of 5
4bis Rue Jean-Gaspard Vence Marseille
The price is NZ$213 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$213
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (413 reviews)
"I loved how clean and well-maintained the property was! The room size and comfort were also great; however, the A/C was not strong enough, which did not keep my room cool. The location is also perfect!"

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Appart Hotel Odalys City Marseille Centre Euromed
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$302 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$302
9 Aug - 10 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. ...
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille 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$254 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$254
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"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

Mercure Marseille Centre 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 NZ$520 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$520
9 Aug - 10 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Super service, vraiment exceptionnel!!"

Reviewed on 28 July 2026

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
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$150 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$150
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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. ...
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Grand Hôtel Roi René Aix - MGallery Collection

Grand Hôtel Roi René Aix - MGallery Collection

4 out of 5
24 Boulevard du Roi Rene Aix-en-Provence Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is NZ$476 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$476
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aix-en-Provence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (773 reviews)
"Good location. Good public areas and amenities. The rooms look tired and the carpeting is old (and old concept to have wall to wall carpet)."

Reviewed on 31 July 2026

Grand Hôtel Roi René Aix - MGallery Collection
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Our guide on where to stay in Arenc

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

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 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.

A large building with a fountain in front, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

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.

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