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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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp3.058.607 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp3.058.607
Rp3.497.249 total
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! (1,151 reviews)
"i was charged an extra hour of stay even though I received verbal confirmation that I would not given the AC was not working properly."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille 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 Rp1.891.111 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
Rp1.891.111
Rp2.169.066 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"The reception staff were quite rude and did not treat guests in a friendly or welcoming manner. They could also improve the quality of the rooms, as everything feels very old and worn out. On a positive note, the breakfast was good."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
Hôtel LIFE Marseille VP Vieux-Port

Hôtel LIFE Marseille VP Vieux-Port

3 out of 5
35 Quai des Belges Marseille Bouches-du-Rhône
The price is Rp1.927.624 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
Rp1.927.624
Rp2.209.230 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (532 reviews)
"Chambre propre, vue incroyable sur le vieux port. Personnel serviable et chaleureux"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Hôtel LIFE Marseille VP 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 Rp2.414.415 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
Rp2.414.415
Rp2.789.533 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, breakfast was amazing & the super king bed was so comfortable. We were able to use the storage facility all afternoon until we needed them to go to the airport. The bar prices were reasonable & the staff were friendly & professional."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
Hôtel Mercure Marseille Canebière Vieux-Port

Hôtel Mercure Marseille Canebière Vieux-Port

4 out of 5
48 La Canebiere Marseille
The price is Rp2.387.727 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp2.387.727
Rp2.760.176 total
3 Aug - 4 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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (381 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff. No parking at hotel. That was an adventure."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Hôtel Mercure Marseille Canebière Vieux-Port
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 Rp3.886.808 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
Rp3.886.808
Rp4.408.331 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"beautiful bar facing the old port"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

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 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 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 boat on calm waters with a sun setting behind a rocky coastline.

Les Goudes

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

1st Arrondissement Travel Guide