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.

Stay near popular 1st Arrondissement attractions

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

Rp505.060
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Marseilles Ecopark Adventure tree park

Marseilles Ecopark Adventure tree park

Rp484.858
per adult
Marseilles Ecopark Adventure tree park
Marseille: Boat Trip and entrance to IF Castle with a host

Marseille: Boat Trip and entrance to IF Castle with a host

Rp1.171.740
per traveller
Marseille: Boat Trip and entrance to IF Castle with a host
Day trip on a Catamaran in the Calanques with Swimming

Catamaran day trip in the Calanques with Swimming

Rp1.798.014
per adult
Catamaran day trip in the Calanques with Swimming
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike

From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike

Rp707.084
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike
Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket

Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket

Rp383.846
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 Rp2.192.954 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
Rp2.192.954
Rp2.542.155 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.471.470 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
Rp1.471.470
Rp1.705.211 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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
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 Rp1.984.015 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
Rp1.984.015
Rp2.312.322 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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)
"Ce qui nous a déplu, tapis dans les chambres"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Marseille Saint Charles

Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Marseille Saint Charles

3 out of 5
10 boulevard Charles Nedelec Marseille
The price is Rp1.250.910 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
Rp1.250.910
Rp1.462.338 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Marseille Saint Charles
Alex Hotel & Spa

Alex Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
13-15 Place des Marseillaises Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is Rp1.623.628 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
Rp1.623.628
Rp1.872.585 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (833 reviews)
"A lovely place, situational near the station. Staff wonderful, breakfast very nice. Thanks a lot"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Alex Hotel & Spa
Hôtel Carré Vieux Port

Hôtel Carré Vieux Port

3 out of 5
6 Rue Beauvau Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is Rp1.820.432 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
Rp1.820.432
Rp2.089.069 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel is located in the middle of all things happening in the city, so it’s very convenient to explore the area from there and enjoy the bars and restaurants in the area. Although it doesn’t have on site parking there is a paid and secure underground parking nearby for 25-30 euros per day. It’s ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Hôtel Carré 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 boats docked, colorful buildings, and a prominent church on a hill 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 cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a prominent modern architectural structure in the center.

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 harbor with boats, a tall pole with birds, and a cityscape in the background.
Photo by Caminante
Open Photo by Caminante

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 historic tower with intricate stonework and statues, a stone staircase leading up to it, and a clear blue sky in the background.
Photo by Tanya Dedyukhina
Open Photo by Tanya Dedyukhina

Saint-Victor

Saint-Victor is popular for its waterfront views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Abbaye de Saint Victor or La Criee National Theater of Marseille.

1st Arrondissement Travel Guide