1st Arrondissement Travel Guide
Marseille
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Popular places to visit
La Canebiere
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.
Marseille History Museum
The long history of France’s oldest city is on display in a new, innovative space, which celebrates more than 2,600 years of Marseille’s restless spirit.
Jardin des Vestiges
Stroll through the remains of Marseille’s port that is more than 2,000 years old and imagine the clamor and clang of ships docking against the stone walls.
Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Marseille with a trip to Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Velodrome Stadium
Catch an event at Velodrome Stadium during your trip to Marseille. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Cassis Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cassis Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.
Things to do
Cassis: Half-Day Calanques de Cassis Hike
Marseille Shore Excursion: Calanques National Park by Electric Mountain Bike
Marseille seen from the inside, Local Experiences
La Ciotat: Trou Souffleur Dry Canyoning Guided Tour
Top hotels in 1st Arrondissement
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
The apartment was separate from the hotel, located in a lovely quiet higher end shopping area- much quieter than the actual port. We were able to store our luggage at the hotel when we checked out. Would have appreciated some body lotion in addition to shampoo. One gentleman at the front desk was ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
Le lieu est très difficile à accéder en voiture. Le stationnement n'était pas simple. Un agent nous a demandé de se créer un compte sur One Park pour pouvoir garer notre voiture, avant même de s'enregistrer à l'hôtel. Se créer un compte sur le Web avec notre cellulaire en plein soleil, avec un très ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
The property overall is pretty dated. Carpets are old and the King room is pretty small. Quite a bit of cigarette stink in the rooms. Breakfast was very good and of high quality. The spread was pretty wide ranging and laid out veey well. The breakfast was perhaps the highlight of our stay at this ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hôtel Carré Vieux Port
Room was cool
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hôtel LIFE Marseille VP Vieux-Port
Staff are super lovely, room is extremely central. You walk out the front straight on to the port so it's perfectly located for getting around. Room sizes were small, but it was exactly what we needed as we were barely in it other than sleeping!
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Alex Hotel & Spa
Right across the street from the train station. Very clean, very friendly staff and excellent breakfast. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around 1st Arrondissement
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.
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.
Hôtel-de-Ville
Travellers come to Hôtel-de-Ville for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Le Panier and Gulf of Lion while you're in town.
La Joliette
Visitors often come to La Joliette for its waterfront views, but many stay to explore sights like Les Terrasses du Port and Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Joliette Station.
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 Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations and Le Panier. See more of Marseille by jumping on the metro at Vieux-Port Station or Joliette Station.
6th Arrondissement
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.
