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.

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$45
per adult
Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Marseille: No-Diet Club Local Food Tasting and Walking Tour

Marseille: No-Diet Club Local Food Tasting and Walking Tour

NZ$134
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Marseille: No-Diet Club Local Food Tasting and Walking Tour
Marseille Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour

Marseille Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

NZ$6
per adult
Marseille Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

NZ$69
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 Boat Tour with Swimming

NZ$132
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Marseille: Calanques Côte Bleue Boat Tour with Swimming
Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport

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

NZ$71
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport
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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$176 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$176
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Grand Port Maritime de Marseille and Velodrome ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (200 reviews)
"I’m writing this because I have to"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 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$175 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$175
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing stay. Great air conditioning and great beds. Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was not included but is reasonably priced with delicious croissants and other foods. Convenient location. Also laundry room on first floor was helpful."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

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$135 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$135
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Grand Port Maritime de Marseille and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (220 reviews)
"Première fois dans le The People de Marseille, pour avoir fait ceux de Paris. Confort, tranquilité, chambre très aérée et literie douce. Vraiment un superbe endroit pour relaxer et profiter des vacances."

Reviewed on 28 July 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$261 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$261
30 Aug - 31 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (874 reviews)
"Comfortable room, spotlessly clean. My little boy enjoyed the welcome sweets and pastries in reception! Excellent service... our room wasn't ready to check in at 3pm so we were offered free drinks in the bar area while we waited."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 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$317 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$317
30 Aug - 31 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
Hôtel Saint Christophe Aix en Provence Centre Ville by Germain Collection

Hôtel Saint Christophe Aix en Provence Centre Ville by Germain Collection

4 out of 5
2 Avenue Victor Hugo Aix-en-Provence Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is NZ$268 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$268
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aix-en-Provence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions La Rotonde Fountain and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (145 reviews)
"Fab staff on reception and great room, very cool set up!"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Hôtel Saint Christophe Aix en Provence Centre Ville by Germain Collection
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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 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 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 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 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 Marseille History Museum. 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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