Préfecture Travel Guide

Marseille

A historic building with classical architecture, featuring ornate carvings and multiple flags, including the French and European Union flags.
A street with tram tracks, buildings, and trees.
A plate of roasted meat with vegetables.

Stay near popular Préfecture attractions

Musée Cantini

8.0/10 (1 review)
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Musée Cantini in Marseille. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
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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

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
Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Rosé Wine & Snacks

Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Rosé Wine & Snacks

Rp1.364.935
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Rosé Wine & Snacks
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
Picture 5 for Activity Marseille: E-bike Virtual Guided Tour

Marseille: E-bike Virtual Guided Tour

Rp752.086
per adult
Marseille: E-bike Virtual Guided Tour
Marseille Street Food and Guided Sightseeing Walk

Marseille Street Food and Guided Sightseeing Walk

Rp996.006
per adult
Marseille Street Food and Guided Sightseeing Walk
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Top hotels in Préfecture

Maison Paradis Marseille

Maison Paradis Marseille

3 out of 5
Rue Paradis 115-117 Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is Rp2.297.712 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp2.297.712
Rp2.615.715 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Velodrome Stadium and Grand Port Maritime ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (108 reviews)
"Amazing daytime front reception staff. So accommodating and pleasant. And a film director on top of this!"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Maison Paradis Marseille
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 Rp2.824.096 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp2.824.096
Rp3.239.263 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (1,174 reviews)
"Great experience"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille 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 Rp2.826.882 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp2.826.882
Rp3.242.327 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,003 reviews)
"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

Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG

InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG

5 out of 5
1 Place Daviel Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is Rp5.066.106 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp5.066.106
Rp5.749.181 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Our initial room had mold all around the air conditioning vents - we called down to let them know and they immediately offered to change our room and upgrade us. The new upgraded room was gorgeous and had a great balcony and no mold!"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles

Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles

3 out of 5
25 avenue du Général Leclerc Marseille
The price is Rp1.336.758 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp1.336.758
Rp1.558.666 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture

Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture

4 out of 5
14-16 Rue Jean Trinquet Marseille FR
The price is Rp2.172.308 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp2.172.308
Rp2.522.377 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Grand Port Maritime de Marseille and Velodrome ...
Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture
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Where to stay in Préfecture

Find the best Préfecture 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 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 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 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 modern building with a sign for the Mercure Hotel, surrounded by ancient ruins and tall residential buildings.

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.

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