La Villette Travel Guide
Marseille
Visit La Villette
Things to do
Marseille: No-Diet Club Local Food Tasting and Walking Tour
Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket
Practice English in a Marseille Wine Bar with a Local
Top hotels in La Villette
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
"The hotel is well located, very clean, and beautifully decorated. Staff was helpful, assisted in reserving a car for an early airport drop-off, and even able to provide an early check-in! We had a port view room, but because of the position of the hotel, the view of the harbor is really at an angle ..."
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026
Hôtel Saint Christophe Aix en Provence Centre Ville by Germain Collection
Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
"We booked two nights. We stayed at our friends house first night. We stayed in the room second night. We did not have the towels for the faces, only two baths towels. The front desk persons are friendly and helpful 👍. It’s a convenient next to the train station👍. Thanks 🙏"
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
"We arrived on a motorcycle and were not given instructions as to where we could park. Hotel is on a busy dual carriageway and there is underground parking but it would have been useful to receive some information prior to our arrival. It would seem you can just drive in and use intercom at barrier ..."
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026
Where to stay in La Villette
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 Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations and Le Panier. 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 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.
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.
