Popular places to visit
Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
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.
Velodrome Stadium
Catch an event at Velodrome Stadium during your trip to Marseille. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Cassis Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cassis Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.
Prado Beach
Dive in the water, get a sweat up with beach volleyball or explore picturesque coastal parkland in one of Marseille’s favourite summer destinations.
La Ciotat Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, La Ciotat Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.
Borely Park
Bring a picnic and enjoy the gardens, activities and a historic chateau in some of the city’s favourite urban parkland.
Activities
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike
Marseille Shore Excursion: Half Day Tour of Marseille by Electric Bike
Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport
Marseille: OM Stadium Access at the Orange Velodrome
Marseille: Electric Motorcycle Rental with Smartphone Guide
Our pick of the best Arenc Hotel Deals
Appart Hotel Odalys City Marseille Centre Euromed
The room felt spacious, was very clean and modern. I loved having large doors that opened to the outside, letting in fresh air. The hotel is quite close to the tram and metro and bus, making it easy to commute into the city. The staff were very helpful and kind. The lounge area is fun and colourful, ...
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Appart'City Classic Marseille Euromed
Clean, and a nice place to stay.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
My wife and I stayed for a week with our 2 kids (aged 8 and 5) in one of the suites. It was comfortable and well-equipped. The location cannot be beaten and though centrally located it was quiet at night. We’d happily stay here again.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Super
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Residhotel Grand Prado
The main problem with this place is its location: it is in a very rundown area , and the man sleeping rough next to the main door did not help. Room was clean . Staff good —though I was disappointed to be told that for my 6 day stay , my towels would not be changed . The breakfast was extremely good ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
Beautiful hotel, setting, convenient, walkable, with perfect marina and city view. Excellent staff. Everyone and everything was top notch!
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Arenc
La Joliette
Visitors often come to La Joliette for its waterfront views, but many stay to explore sights like Les Terrasses du Port and Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Joliette Station.
Quartier du Panier
Travellers come to Quartier du Panier for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Le Panier and La Vieille Charite while you're in town.
Hôtel-de-Ville
Travellers come to Hôtel-de-Ville for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Hotel de Ville and Le Panier while you're in town.
Belsunce
Visitors to Belsunce love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out La Canebiere and Marseille History Museum. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Vieux-Port Station.
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.
1st Arrondissement
Travellers love 1st Arrondissement for its captivating waterfront views, and you can see more of Marseille by jumping on the metro at St. Charles Station or Réformés-Canebière Metro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like La Canebiere and Marseille History Museum.
