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.
See properties

Things to do

Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Rp467.513
per adult
Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
OM Stadium Tour

OM Stadium Tour

Rp426.860
per adult
OM Stadium Tour
Cassis: Half-Day Calanques de Cassis Hike

Cassis: Half-Day Calanques de Cassis Hike

Rp894.373
per adult
Cassis: Half-Day Calanques de Cassis Hike
Provence, secrets d'atelier seaside

Provence, secrets d'atelier seaside

Rp1.707.439
per adult
Provence, secrets d'atelier seaside
Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille

Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille

Rp1.626.132
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Marseille Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Tour of Marseille
Marseille: Sunset boat excursion to Frioul

Marseille: Sunset boat excursion to Frioul

Rp981.777
per adult
Marseille: Sunset boat excursion to Frioul
See all activities in Marseille

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 Rp3.003.596 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
Rp3.003.596
Rp3.437.263 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
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! (1,158 reviews)
"Loved, loved, loved this hotel. Very helpful staff, great shower & bed, fabulous breakfast, great location in Old Port AND they have A/C. Highly recommend if you’re going to be in Marseille!!"

Reviewed on 8 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 Rp1.957.558 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
Rp1.957.558
Rp2.242.014 total
19 Jul - 20 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Much better than exoected. Creative use of a small space in the room and incredible location. The only thing is that we saw a couple of rats in the outside room of the restaurant"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 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 Rp3.270.732 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
Rp3.270.732
Rp3.686.443 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! (534 reviews)
"Chambre propre, vue incroyable sur le vieux port. Personnel serviable et chaleureux"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Hôtel LIFE Marseille VP 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 Rp2.295.057 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
Rp2.295.057
Rp2.657.869 total
6 Aug - 7 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! (382 reviews)
"Clean room, nice staff. No parking at hotel. That was an adventure."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Hôtel Mercure Marseille Canebière 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 Rp2.407.724 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp2.407.724
Rp2.781.804 total
7 Aug - 8 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. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"This hotel was pretty good, overall, but the AC wasn’t strong enough to keep the room cool. I was also grossed out that the bed didn’t have a protective mattress pad on it. It was literally just a flat sheet directly on top of the bare mattress with no waterproof barrier in between. On top of that, ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Mercure Marseille Centre 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 Rp3.607.485 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp3.607.485
Rp4.101.541 total
26 Jul - 27 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Could not have been more helpful and room was lovely."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port - MGallery Collection
See all 6,676 properties in 1st Arrondissement
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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 Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations and Le Panier. 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 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