Palama Travel Guide

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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
Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion: Marseille and Aix-en-Provence

Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion: Marseille and Aix-en-Provence

NZ$311
per adult
Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion: Marseille and Aix-en-Provence
Wine and Olive Oil Tour in Les Baux de Provence and Saint Rémy

Wine, Olive Oil and Scenic Villages of Provence

NZ$311
per adult
Wine, Olive Oil and Scenic Villages of Provence
Aix-en-Provence: Food Tour

Aix-en-Provence Small Group Food Tour + Full Meal

NZ$152
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Aix-en-Provence Small Group Food Tour + Full Meal
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
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Our pick of the best Palama Hotel Deals

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 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$302
2 Aug - 3 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,184 reviews)
"Not ideal"

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

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$235 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
NZ$235
29 Aug - 30 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$567 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$567
16 Aug - 17 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! (1,016 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$151 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$151
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. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,767 reviews)
"Mauvaise odeur dans la salle de bain en raison de l'engorgement de la canalisation d'évacuation des toilettes. Pas d'interrupteur à côté du lit. Petit-déjeuner industriel. Quartier peu agréable : sortie de l'autoroute d'un côté, terrain vague de l'autre. Au-delà du terrain vague, on voit quelques ..."

Reviewed on 28 July 2026

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$424 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$424
2 Aug - 3 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! (771 reviews)
"amazing, very well located and very friendly staff!"

Reviewed on 26 July 2026

Grand Hôtel Roi René Aix - MGallery Collection
Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture

Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture

4 out of 5
14-16 Rue Jean Trinquet Marseille FR
The price is NZ$244 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$244
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture
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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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