1st Arrondissement Travel Guide
Marseille
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Top hotels in 1st Arrondissement
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
"The place was comfy and clean with decent ac. However I did not get a room with a view, which is what I paid for and I felt like I was overcharged for what I got."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
"The hotel is conveniently located in walking distance from Sant Charles main train station. We had an issue trying to return our rental as Google maps kept saying it was near the hotel, but in most European cities, the car rentals are underground, and it was a block away. The hotel staff were very ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
"This hotel is in an older area of Marseille but very nice and clean, Breakfast and Bar area are excellent. Improvements required in bathroom shower facilities."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Hôtel Mercure Marseille Canebière Vieux-Port
"Clean room, nice staff. No parking at hotel. That was an adventure."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026
Hôtel LIFE Marseille VP Vieux-Port
"The room was very clean. The staff was helpful. The toilet paper was very uncomfortable. I liked the shower."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port - MGallery Collection
"They got me two rooms wo AC and the staffs didn’t really wanna fix this issue. They knew the AC was failed in these two rooms but they didn’t even want to fix it. The staffs are quite mediocre and the renovated rooms are nicer but there are so many maintenance issues here and there. Overall, I don’t ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026
Where to stay in 1st Arrondissement
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.
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.
8th Arrondissement
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.
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.
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.
