Arenc Travel Guide
Marseille
Popular places to visit
Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
Explore the waterfront in Marseille with a trip to Grand Port Maritime de Marseille. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
Velodrome Stadium
Catch an event at Velodrome Stadium during your trip to Marseille. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Cassis Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cassis Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.
Prado Beach
Lie on the sand, join a game of beach rugby or take to the Mediterranean skies at Marseille’s favorite summertime beach.
Plan de Campagne
Plan de Campagne is just one of the places to see in Les Pennes-Mirabeau, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
La Ciotat Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, La Ciotat Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.
Things to do
Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Rosé Wine & Snacks
Marseille: 2-hour Best Intro Walking Tour with a Local
Marseille Shore Excursion: Calanques National Park by Electric Mountain Bike
Cassis: Half-Day Calanques de Cassis Hike
Top hotels in Arenc
Appart Hotel Odalys City Marseille Centre Euromed
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Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
beautiful, clean and quiet property right on port. would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Every thing so good accept the surroundings building look horrible,but what the hotel can do ? Nothing! lot of homeless outside,at first very scary but after couple days,you get used to it,then turn out it ok ,very good location close to main train and metro station . Cheap hotel ,you can’t find ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
The property overall is pretty dated. Carpets are old and the King room is pretty small. Quite a bit of cigarette stink in the rooms. Breakfast was very good and of high quality. The spread was pretty wide ranging and laid out veey well. The breakfast was perhaps the highlight of our stay at this ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
The Originals Résidence Aix Schuman
The breakfast with staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
Overall, my stay was good in many ways. The room was cleaned daily with fresh towels, and the Wi‑Fi worked very well throughout my visit. The location was excellent — having supermarkets by the station across the road was handy, and being right opposite the train and bus station made travelling to ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Arenc
La Joliette
Visitors often come to La Joliette for its waterfront views, but many stay to explore sights like Les Terrasses du Port and Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Joliette Station.
Hôtel-de-Ville
Travellers come to Hôtel-de-Ville for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Hotel de Ville and Le Panier while you're in town.
Belsunce
Visitors to Belsunce love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out La Canebiere and Marseille History Museum. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Vieux-Port Station.
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 Hotel de Ville and Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations. See more of Marseille by jumping on the metro at Vieux-Port Station or Joliette Station.
1st Arrondissement
Travellers love 1st Arrondissement for its captivating waterfront views, and you can see more of Marseille by jumping on the metro at St. Charles Station or Réformés-Canebière Metro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like La Canebiere and Marseille History Museum.
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.
