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Nestled near Prado Beach, Balaena offers a charming retreat. Stay connected with WiFi in public areas and unwind in the smoke-free premises. Enjoy buffet breakfast, clean bathrooms with showers and toilet paper.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Basic Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Basic Double Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Located near the beach, Balaena is in 8th Arrondissement, a neighbourhood in Marseille. Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal and Grand Port Maritime de Marseille are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Calanques National Park and Prado Beach. Musée de la Marine and Palais Longchamps are also worth visiting. Visit our Marseille travel guide
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83 Av. de la Pointe Rouge, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, 13008

What's nearby

  • La Corniche
    La Corniche
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Borely Beach
    Borely Beach
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Borely Park
    Borely Park
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Prado Beach
    Prado Beach
    7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Plage de la Pointe Rouge
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Sainte-Marguerite Dromel Station
    6 min drive
  • La Pomme Station
    11 min drive
  • Marseille - Provence Airport (MRS)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rouge Tendance
    1 min walk
  • Rouge
    6 min walk
  • Bar du Sablier
    13 min walk
  • Le P'tit Jardin
    5 min walk
  • L'Équinoxe
    17 min walk

About this property

Balaena

Hostal near Velodrome Stadium
Located close to Prado Beach, Balaena has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and toilet paper

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5 per person

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.08 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 5 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

BALAENA Hostal
BALAENA Marseille
BALAENA Hostal Marseille

Frequently asked questions

Is Balaena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Balaena?

Balaena doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Balaena?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Balaena?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Balaena located?

Located in 8th Arrondissement, this hostal is steps from La Corniche and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Velodrome Stadium. Gulf of Lion and Plage de la Pointe Rouge are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Balaena Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super accueil, personnel extremement arrangeant et a l ecoute, situation geographie que tres pratique
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hostal befindet sich in einer sehr schönen Umgebung, direkt am Strand und gute Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Das Zimmer war sehr ruhig, man konnte gut schlafen. Das Hostel ist sehr gepflegt und sauber. Das Personal war sehr nett und freundlich. Auch Frühstück konnte man täglich bestellen. Ich war mit der Unterkunft äußerst zufrieden.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aurélie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Auberge de jeunesse à Marseille

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025