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

Rp474.309
per adult
Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
OM Stadium Tour

OM Stadium Tour

Rp433.065
per adult
OM Stadium Tour
Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Rosé Wine & Snacks

Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Rosé Wine & Snacks

Rp1.209.489
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

Rp907.374
per adult
Cassis: Half-Day Calanques de Cassis Hike
Marseille: Frioul Archipelago Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

Marseille: Frioul Archipelago Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

Rp1.835.371
per adult
Marseille: Frioul Archipelago Catamaran Cruise with Lunch
Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket

Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket

Rp391.821
per adult
Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket
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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 Rp2.479.225 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp2.479.225
Rp2.860.229 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. ...
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 Rp2.833.799 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
Rp2.833.799
Rp3.250.260 total
29 Jul - 30 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)
"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 Jul 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 Rp2.140.472 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
Rp2.140.472
Rp2.442.967 total
29 Jul - 30 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 ...
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
Hôtel Du Sud Vieux Port

Hôtel Du Sud Vieux Port

2 out of 5
18 Rue Beauvau Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.353.561 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.353.561
Rp1.542.020 total
24 Aug - 25 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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (337 reviews)
"As a solo traveller I look want a safe, friendly, comfortable, clean room and I found this little no thrills hotel ticked all those boxes. It was incredibly economical and was right in the middle of the action of the old port within walking distance of everything and connected well by public transport. ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Hôtel Du Sud Vieux Port
Hotel Marseille Centre Gare Saint-Charles by Accor

Hotel Marseille Centre Gare Saint-Charles by Accor

3 out of 5
15 Boulevard Maurice Bourdet Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is Rp2.202.266 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp2.202.266
Rp2.555.574 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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 ...
Hotel Marseille Centre Gare Saint-Charles by Accor
Hôtel Mercure Marseille Canebière Vieux-Port

Hôtel Mercure Marseille Canebière Vieux-Port

4 out of 5
48 La Canebiere Marseille
The price is Rp2.227.580 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp2.227.580
Rp2.583.420 total
31 Jul - 1 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! (390 reviews)
"A/C not working! Hard to sleep in a hot room!"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Hôtel Mercure Marseille Canebière Vieux-Port
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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 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 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 historic building with a dome and arches, overlooking a city and mountains.

6th Arrondissement

Spend some time visiting places like Notre-Dame de la Garde 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.

1st Arrondissement Travel Guide