Marseille Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Vieux Port featuring boating and a marina
Marseille which includes city views, general coastal views and a bay or harbour
Vieux Port showing a marina, a coastal town and boating
Marseille
Marseille
Take in France’soldest city, a combination of old town charms, thriving café culture and theunique beauty of the Mediterranean Coastline.

Expect a historic bounty in Marseille, a city that blends along-developed café culture with art, architecture and medieval landmarks. Notlimited to history however, the city is home to exotic markets, spacious parksand breathtaking outdoor daytrips. Be sure to bring hiking boots.

Spring into the morning with a coffee at Vieux Port, Marseille’s historic centre. Here, the cafés have spentthe last century tinkering with their formulas, perfecting each coffee to anart form.

Explore the nearby Panier, the city’s maze-like old town. Browsehistoric artefacts at Vieille Charité Museumor discover the stunning Baroque façade of the Hotel de Ville. The Petit Train provides easy access to the hilltopNotre Dame de la Garde Basilica,where you’ll find a panoramic view of Marseille.

Join the bustle along the Canabière thoroughfare, the city’s main roadand home to galleries, theatres and the magnificent Opéra de Marseille. Nearby, the city’s main tourism office providesevent schedules and ticket booking. Step into the Noailles district, which is anexotic experience highlighted by a bazaar-like African market.

For some sun and fresh air, explore the intricately designed Borèly Park. Here, a grand chateau andbotanic gardens provide memorable sights, historic items and exotic plants.Take the short walk to Prado Beachor Borèly Beach and enjoy a swim anda drink.

Further afar, the adventurous will delight in a day of hiking or boatingaround the soaring limestone formations that characterise the Calanques National Park. Combine a daytripwith a boat tour from Vieux Port to Chateau d’If, an island that once held aprison, as memorialised in Alexandre Dumas’ Countof Monte Cristo.

Get around the main areas of Marseille on foot, or use frequent bus andboat routes to the southern parks and more distant attractions. Trains connect Marseille to most regions ofFrance, as well as major hubs in Central Europe. Alternatively, get to Corsica,Sardinia and North Africa via frequent ferry routes.

Where to stay in Marseille

Vieux Port featuring city views, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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.

Old Port of Marseille
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8th Arrondissement

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Beaches, shopping and waterfront views highlight some notable features of 8th Arrondissement. Make a stop by Borely Beach or Prado Beach while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rond-Point du Prado Station or Perier Metro Station to get around town.

8th Arrondissement
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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.

9th Arrondissement
Prado Beach which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

Prado-Perier

Noted for its seaside views and waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Prado-Perier. Top attractions like International Fair and Exhibition Center Marseille and Le Prado are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Rond-Point du Prado Station or Perier Metro Station to see more of the city.

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6th Arrondissement

4/5(6 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Place Castellane 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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Les Goudes

Travellers like the parks in Les Goudes, and Calanques National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Les Goudes
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
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Beautiful property in a very convenient location. Would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille 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$481 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$481
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (990 reviews)
"All ok"

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
Residhotel Grand Prado

Residhotel Grand Prado

3 out of 5
Allée Turcat Méry, 7 square des frères Ambrogiani, Marseille
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$115 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$115
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Marseille. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,250 reviews)
"Séjour agréable mais manque de communication pour le parking"

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Residhotel Grand Prado
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Residhotel Grand Prado

Residhotel Grand Prado

3 out of 5
Allée Turcat Méry, 7 square des frères Ambrogiani, Marseille
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Marseille. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,250 reviews)
"Séjour agréable mais manque de communication pour le parking"

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Residhotel Grand Prado
Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port

Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port

3 out of 5
4 place Pierre Bertas, Marseille
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Marseille. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,230 reviews)
"Staffs are very nice"

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port
Appart Hotel Odalys City Marseille Le Dôme

Appart Hotel Odalys City Marseille Le Dôme

3 out of 5
27 Boulevard du Maréchal Juin, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Marseille. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (591 reviews)
"Clean, convenience,safe parking available."

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

Appart Hotel Odalys City Marseille Le Dôme
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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