1st Arrondissement Travel Guide
Marseille
Visit 1st Arrondissement
Stay near popular 1st Arrondissement attractions
Things to do
Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Rosé Wine & Snacks
Cassis: Half-Day Calanques de Cassis Hike
Marseille Street Food and Guided Sightseeing Walk
Top hotels in 1st Arrondissement
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
"Great experience"
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
"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
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
Hôtel Du Sud Vieux Port
"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
Hotel Marseille Centre Gare Saint-Charles by Accor
"The hotel has a good location being very close to the station. It was an interesting walk into town but Marseilles has some different sights and smells. The lift kept breaking down and we were never sure when we would have to use the stairs to the seventh floor. The hotel had a good air conditioning ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026
Hôtel Mercure Marseille Canebière Vieux-Port
"A/C not working! Hard to sleep in a hot room!"
Reviewed on 24 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.
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.
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.
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.
