1st Arrondissement Travel Guide

Marseille

A museum exhibit with historical posters, a model of a lighthouse, and classical sculptures.
A modern building with a glass facade, a grassy courtyard, and ancient ruins in the foreground.
A museum interior with glass display cases containing artifacts and a large ship model.
Ancient ruins with stone blocks, a grassy area, and modern buildings in the background.
An art exhibition with framed photographs and a vintage printing press.

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A bakery with a checkered floor and a chandelier.
Photo by Jenessa Peters
Open Photo by Jenessa Peters

La Canebiere

8.0/10 (10 reviews)
During your trip to Marseille, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at La Canebiere. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Things to do

Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Rp474.204
per adult
Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
OM Stadium Tour

OM Stadium Tour

Rp432.969
per adult
OM Stadium Tour
Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Rosé Wine & Snacks

Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Rosé Wine & Snacks

Rp1.209.220
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Rosé Wine & Snacks
Cassis: Half-Day Calanques de Cassis Hike

Cassis: Half-Day Calanques de Cassis Hike

Rp901.893
per adult
Cassis: Half-Day Calanques de Cassis Hike
Marseille: No-Diet Club Local Food Tasting and Walking Tour

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

Rp1.401.995
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Marseille: No-Diet Club Local Food Tasting and Walking Tour
Sunset sea kayaking in Cassis

Sunset sea kayaking in Cassis

Rp1.237.054
per adult
Sunset sea kayaking in Cassis
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Top hotels in 1st Arrondissement

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 Rp2.901.255 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp2.901.255
Rp3.324.611 total
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,205 reviews)
"Great place to stay close to center"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Hôtel Du Sud Vieux Port

Hôtel Du Sud Vieux Port

2 out of 5
18 Rue Beauvau Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is Rp1.282.925 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
Rp1.282.925
Rp1.464.510 total
11 Sept - 12 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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (351 reviews)
"The staff were very welcoming and the room was very pleasant."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Hôtel Du Sud Vieux Port
Novotel Marseille Centre Gare

Novotel Marseille Centre Gare

4 out of 5
15 Boulevard Maurice Bourdet Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is Rp2.147.898 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
Rp2.147.898
Rp2.495.918 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Novotel Marseille Centre Gare
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port

Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port

4 out of 5
1 Rue Neuve Saint Martin Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.171.749 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
Rp2.171.749
Rp2.522.154 total
12 Sept - 13 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great staff and location"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Mercure Marseille Centre 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 Rp1.697.151 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.697.151
Rp1.955.413 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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
Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port - MGallery Collection

Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port - MGallery Collection

4 out of 5
4 Rue Beauvau Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is Rp3.502.190 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp3.502.190
Rp3.985.639 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port - MGallery Collection
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Where to stay in 1st Arrondissement

Find the best 1st Arrondissement 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 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.

1st Arrondissement Travel Guide