Préfecture Travel Guide
Marseille



Visit Préfecture
Stay near popular Préfecture attractions
Things to do

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

Cassis: Half-Day Calanques de Cassis Hike

Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Rosé Wine & Snacks

Marseille Shore Excursion: Calanques National Park by Electric Mountain Bike

Marseille: 2-hour Best Intro Walking Tour with a Local
Top hotels in Préfecture

Maison Paradis Marseille
"Hôtel bien situé à Marseille près du Vieux port, dans le quartier commerçant avec quelques chambres avec vue sur Notre Dame de la Garde."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
"Location wise, it is great. You get out of the hotel room and can already explore the old port.. No need to order for rides. Restaurants, shopping are all walikng distance. It was just loud at night, due to the location."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
"Fab great check in nice curtains"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

thecamp Hotel & Lodges - Aix en Provence
"Une machine a café dans la chambre serait bien"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
"Good service and staff"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture
"We were expecting a bottle of champagne when we arrived. That never happened. The cleaning staff didn’t always replenish our towels or coffee had to ask the front desk 3 of 7 days. Likes the hydration station, it was very handy. Front desk staff always greeted us as we arrived or leaving for the ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Préfecture

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.

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 Cité Radieuse Le Corbusier 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.

Les Goudes
Travellers like the parks in Les Goudes, and Calanques National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.





















