1st Arrondissement Travel Guide
Marseille
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Popular places to visit
La Canebiere
During your trip to Marseille, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at La Canebiere. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Marseille History Museum
The long history of France’s oldest city is on display in a new, innovative space, which celebrates more than 2,600 years of Marseille’s restless spirit.
Jardin des Vestiges
Stroll through the remains of Marseille’s port that is more than 2,000 years old and imagine the clamor and clang of ships docking against the stone walls.
Marseille Tourism Office
After visiting Marseille Tourism Office, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Marseille. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Centre Bourse
During your visit to Marseille, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Centre Bourse. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Marseille Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Marseille Opera House on your trip to Marseille. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Things to do
Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Marseille Shore Excursion: Calanques National Park by Electric Mountain Bike
Walking Visit of Le Panier - France's Oldest District
Marseille: Essential Guided Walking Tour of the City
Top hotels in 1st Arrondissement
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Great location on the harbour for a short stay to see the action on the promenade. Bed and amenities were very good and room was soundproof enough to keep the night traffic noise to a minimum... but during the day, this area is really busy and loud. Did not give the hotel a 5 out 5. As per previous ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 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
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
Le lieu est très difficile à accéder en voiture. Le stationnement n'était pas simple. Un agent nous a demandé de se créer un compte sur One Park pour pouvoir garer notre voiture, avant même de s'enregistrer à l'hôtel. Se créer un compte sur le Web avec notre cellulaire en plein soleil, avec un très ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hôtel LIFE Marseille VP Vieux-Port
Staff is so helpful, charming , TRULY. Location is perfect, chose with a port-side view, well worth it, to look onto the gorgeous old port of Marseille. Yes, the series of initial stairs to climb to the lobby is typical of old Europe, but the staff had immediately warned us as soon as we had made ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hôtel Carré Vieux Port
Great location walking distance to everything! ( air conditioning didn’t work ) had small window that helped. Can’t beat the price or location
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hôtel Du Sud Vieux Port
Extremely convenient location, 2 mins from the Old Port (& Metro). Handy for excursions, helpful Tourist Office plenty of eateries, shops, small supermarkets & museums. Listed as a 2*. Could easily be a 3*, but suggest investing in redecorating & general upkeep. Kept clean, comfortable, but messy ...
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around 1st Arrondissement
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
6th Arrondissement
Spend some time visiting places like Place Castellane while getting to know 6th Arrondissement, and be sure to check out the waterfront views. You can hop aboard the metro at Castellane Station or Estrangin Station to see more of the area.
