Les Grands Carmes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic building with a dome and columns, a sign for 'Hospice de la Charite', and a colorful 'Jazz Love' banner.
A classical building with a dome and intricate carvings.
A historical building with a dome and arched windows.
A stone building with a sign reading "HOSPICE DE LA CHARITE".
A historic building with a dome and arched windows.
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Stay near popular Les Grands Carmes attractions

La Vieille Charite

8.4/10 (283 reviews)
A vibrant culture and museum complex serves as an artistic hub for Marseille, in a building that was once a 17th-century shelter for the homeless.
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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
72% of travellers recommend
Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike

From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike

NZ$70
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike
Marseille: Half-Day Boat Tour to the Calanques National Park

Marseille: Half-Day Boat Tour to the Calanques National Park

NZ$145
per adult
Marseille: Half-Day Boat Tour to the Calanques National Park
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
Marseille: Evening Sailing Trip to the Calanques du Frioul with Buffet and Wine

Marseille: Evening Sailboat Trip to the Calanques du Frioul with Buffet and Wine

NZ$136
per adult
Marseille: Evening Sailboat Trip to the Calanques du Frioul with Buffet and Wine
Luggage Storage in Marseille

Luggage Storage in Marseille

NZ$16
per adult
Luggage Storage in Marseille
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Our pick of the best Les Grands Carmes 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$168 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$168
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (229 reviews)
"Clean and nice staff. Big rooms"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture
Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port

Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port

3 out of 5
4 place Pierre Bertas Marseille
The price is NZ$179 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$179
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port
The People - Marseille - Hostel

The People - Marseille - Hostel

12 Rue Jean Trinquet Marseille Bouches-du-Rhône
The price is NZ$112 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
NZ$112
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (232 reviews)
"Very nice modern hostel, very clean, nice bathrooms, staff were helpful and a great location! For sure recommend this one!"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

The People - Marseille - Hostel
NH Collection Marseille

NH Collection Marseille

4 out of 5
37 Boulevard des Dames Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is NZ$223 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$223
8 Nov - 9 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (893 reviews)
"staff were friendly and helpful. wonderful breakfast buffet. i would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

NH Collection 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$220 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$220
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,234 reviews)
"Location of hotel is excellent. Every attractions are within walking distance. Plenty of eateries nearby. Very friendly staffs. Hôtel is clean. AC is good..Excellent shower in my room. Will definitely stay again. Thank you."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles

Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles

3 out of 5
Square Narvik, Esplanade Saint Charles Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is NZ$170 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
NZ$170
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
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Our guide on where to stay in Les Grands Carmes

Find the best Les Grands Carmes areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Les Grands Carmes
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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.
Photo by Caminante
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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.

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.

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.

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