Saint-Charles Travel Guide
Marseille
Visit Saint-Charles
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 Shore Excursion: Calanques National Park by Electric Mountain Bike
Marseille: 2-hour Best Intro Walking Tour with a Local
Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Rosé Wine & Snacks
Top hotels in Saint-Charles
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
We stay one night and like everything. Very clean,nice bed,air conditioner is very quiet and bathroom with smart toilet. Room has a small fridge and a kettle. Beakfast with a good choice was included. The hotel is just 8 -10 minutes waking distance from train station.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
Near to thr station. Helpfulnstaff
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Alex Hotel & Spa
They had a good breakfast buffet. I needed a chair in my room and the staff went out of their way to locate one for me.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hotel Marseille Centre Gare Saint-Charles by Accor
Room was okay. Upon checking in we had to wait around 40 mins, due to a card reader error. the man didn’t apologise for the delay and never told us any info such as wifi password. when departing another 15 min delay. nothing ran efficiently.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Marseille Saint Charles
Breakfast selection was limited. There could have been more choice. There were no more yogarts halfway through our stay. Air conditioner didn’t work
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Aparthotel Adagio Access Marseille Saint-Charles
Great stay, clean and very friendly staff. Well situated very close to the train station. Will book again!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Saint-Charles
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.
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.
5th Arrondissement
5th Arrondissement is a destination travellers like for its waterfront views, and you might hop aboard the metro at La Timone Station or Baille Station to explore sights like La Plaine.
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.
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.
