Le Pharo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic cityscape with a prominent fortified structure and a river.
A large, historic building with a red-tiled roof and symmetrical architecture.
A beach with people sunbathing and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and a boat in the water.
A crowded beach with people sunbathing and playing volleyball, a lifeguard tower, and a building with balconies overlooking the sea.
A statue on a grassy hill with a large building in the background.

Stay near popular Le Pharo attractions

A coastal cityscape with a prominent tower on a hill, a busy beach, and a boat on the water.

Catalan Beach

8.6/10 (357 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Catalan Beach during your travels in Marseille? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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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 Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille

Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille

NZ$160
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille
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
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 Le Pharo Hotel Deals

Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port

Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port

5 out of 5
36 Boulevard Charles Livon Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is NZ$547 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$547
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (798 reviews)
"Warm welcome, a little rundown on corridors. Shame no outdoor pool."

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port
Novotel Marseille Vieux Port

Novotel Marseille Vieux Port

4 out of 5
36 Boulevard Charles Livon Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is NZ$367 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$367
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (882 reviews)
"Location is good, but the hotel is dated. Pool terrrace is not as nice as shown in pictures."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Novotel Marseille Vieux Port
New Hotel of Marseille

New Hotel of Marseille

4 out of 5
71 Boulevard Charles Livon Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is NZ$351 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$351
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
New Hotel of Marseille
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$297 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$297
19 July - 20 July
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! (1,160 reviews)
"Loved, loved, loved this hotel. Very helpful staff, great shower & bed, fabulous breakfast, great location in Old Port AND they have A/C. Highly recommend if you’re going to be in Marseille!!"

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture

Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture

4 out of 5
14-16 Rue Jean Trinquet Marseille FR
The price is NZ$227 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$227
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (175 reviews)
"The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The room was clean and well appointed. It was sad for us to be there only one day. We really appreciated the water filling station to keep our bottles full while out and about."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture
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$169 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$169
26 July - 27 July
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. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,821 reviews)
"Pas de souci particulier à declarer"

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
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Our guide on where to stay in Le Pharo

Find the best Le Pharo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 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.

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 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.

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 historic building with a dome and arches, overlooking a city and mountains.

6th Arrondissement

Spend some time visiting places like Notre-Dame de la Garde 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.

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