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A modern indoor space with a glass ceiling, a central seating area, and various plants.

1. Alex Hotel & Spa

Alex Hotel & Spa
3.0 star property
1st Arrondissement
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (814 reviews)
"Clean spacious room, jelpful staff"
United States
Kalayaan
The price is ￥21,263
￥24,192 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Alex Hotel & Spa
A modern interior with a wooden partition, a blue sofa, round tables, and chairs.

2. Novotel Marseille Centre Gare

Novotel Marseille Centre Gare
4.0 star property
1st Arrondissement
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,011 reviews)
"Very convenient location, directly across the street from the train station. Friendly staff nice room."
United States
Alexander
The price is ￥15,508
￥18,266 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Novotel Marseille Centre Gare
A courtyard with multiple arches and a building with a tiled roof.

3. Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles

Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
3.0 star property
1st Arrondissement
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,017 reviews)
"Very convenient location and the food was better than expected, compared to UK Ibis hotels. Small and comfortable rooms, with all the amenities you'd expect."
United Kingdom
Cerian
The price is ￥15,643
￥18,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
A balcony with wicker chairs, a table set with breakfast, and a building with yellow and gray facade in the background.

4. Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
4.0 star property
1st Arrondissement
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,206 reviews)
"Staff was great and great location."
Canada
Milene
The price is ￥25,681
￥29,456 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, a grey sofa, and a round mirror on the wall.

5. Les Appartements du Vieux-Port

Les Appartements du Vieux-Port
1st Arrondissement
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (657 reviews)
"Excellent location; everything is within walking distance, and there are great places to shop, and eat."
United States
Adawilda
The price is ￥22,779
￥26,127 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Les Appartements du Vieux-Port
A hotel with a balcony overlooking a marina filled with boats.

6. Hôtel Carré Vieux Port

Hôtel Carré Vieux Port
3.0 star property
1st Arrondissement
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay!"
United States
Amanda
The price is ￥18,680
￥21,350 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hôtel Carré Vieux Port
A buffet setup with various food items, including pastries and bread, in a modern hotel setting.

7. Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port

Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
4.0 star property
1st Arrondissement
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 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."
United Kingdom
Sandy
The price is ￥18,437
￥21,487 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
A row of classical European-style buildings with multiple stories, balconies, and a clear blue sky.

8. ibis Styles Marseille Gare Saint-Charles

ibis Styles Marseille Gare Saint-Charles
3.0 star property
1st Arrondissement
7.4 out of 10, Good, (880 reviews)
"Perfect for a short stay. Close to train station. Good value."
Germany
Claudia
The price is ￥16,706
￥19,178 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
ibis Styles Marseille Gare Saint-Charles
A breakfast setting with croissants, fruits, and beverages on a table in a bright room with large windows.

9. Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Marseille Saint Charles

Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Marseille Saint Charles
3.0 star property
1st Arrondissement
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (257 reviews)
"Overall good for short stays."
United Kingdom
Zhi
The price is ￥12,987
￥15,088 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Marseille Saint Charles

10. Hôtel Mercure Marseille Canebière Vieux-Port

Hôtel Mercure Marseille Canebière Vieux-Port
4.0 star property
1st Arrondissement
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (400 reviews)
"Great hotel, great location but a little pricy."
Canada
Raymond
The price is ￥19,788
￥22,974 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hôtel Mercure Marseille Canebière Vieux-Port
A marina filled with boats, a clear sky, and buildings in the background.

11. Hôtel LIFE Marseille VP Vieux-Port

Hôtel LIFE Marseille VP Vieux-Port
3.0 star property
1st Arrondissement
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (559 reviews)
"The room was very clean, and the staff was incredibly helpful and the location cannot be beat!"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is ￥16,459
￥18,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hôtel LIFE Marseille VP Vieux-Port
A hotel with a sign reading "HOTEL TERMINUS."

12. Contact Hôtel - Terminus Saint Charles

Contact Hôtel - Terminus Saint Charles
3.0 star property
1st Arrondissement
7.6 out of 10, Good, (577 reviews)
"Very good for the price."
United States
Hugues
The price is ￥14,427
￥16,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Contact Hôtel - Terminus Saint Charles
A balcony with a table set for breakfast, including croissants, a bowl of cereal, and a glass of orange juice.

13. Hôtel Amista Marseille

Hôtel Amista Marseille
3.0 star property
1st Arrondissement
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (59 reviews)
"Nice staff, clean and pretty room"
United States
Monika
The price is ￥26,288
￥29,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hôtel Amista Marseille
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and antennas.

14. Urban Loft & Spa Marseille

Urban Loft & Spa Marseille
1st Arrondissement
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (138 reviews)
"Highly recommend for location, cleanliness, and polite staff. Nicer than places we stayed in Florence and Pisa for same or less €"
United States
David
The price is ￥17,882
￥20,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Urban Loft & Spa Marseille
A spacious living room with a piano, a leather sofa, a dining table, and a modern chandelier.

15. Liberté

Liberté
1st Arrondissement
7.2 out of 10, Good, (161 reviews)
"The lady in charge was extremely kind. The room was wonderful. We had to leave early so we did not get to eat the breakfast. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you."
United States
Neidra
The price is ￥11,733
￥12,134 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Liberté
A marina with boats docked, a clock tower, and illuminated buildings.

16. Escale Oceania Marseille Vieux Port

Escale Oceania Marseille Vieux Port
3.0 star property
1st Arrondissement
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Located in the old port and access straight into shops and sea front. Breakfast has a very good selection and the front desk staff very friendly and helpful"
United States
Ian
The price is ￥20,799
￥23,680 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Escale Oceania Marseille Vieux Port
A modern interior with a kitchen area, dining space, and a visible sign with text.

17. New Hotel Le Quai - Vieux Port

New Hotel Le Quai - Vieux Port
4.0 star property
1st Arrondissement
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"This is a lovely hotel right on the edge of everything you will want to do & see in Marseille."
Australia
Peter
The price is ￥22,641
￥26,113 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
New Hotel Le Quai - Vieux Port
A hotel entrance with a blue sign reading "HOTEL MARSHO" and the number "16" above the door.

18. Hôtel Marsiho by Happyculture

Hôtel Marsiho by Happyculture
3.0 star property
1st Arrondissement
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (802 reviews)
"Clean room friendly staff nice location"
United States
DAMLA
The price is ￥18,225
￥20,850 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Hôtel Marsiho by Happyculture
A marina with boats docked, a cityscape in the background, and a clear sky.

19. Hôtel Du Sud Vieux Port

Hôtel Du Sud Vieux Port
2.0 star property
1st Arrondissement
7.2 out of 10, Good, (345 reviews)
"This is a wonderfully central place to stay with welcoming and helpful staff. The room was a bit shabby but for the price it was a real bargain. "
United Kingdom
Marina
The price is ￥11,441
￥13,068 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Hôtel Du Sud Vieux Port
A dining area with a long wooden table, chairs, and a variety of breakfast items. There is a sign on the wall and a bookshelf.

20. Greet Hotel Marseille Centre St Charles

Greet Hotel Marseille Centre St Charles
2.0 star property
1st Arrondissement
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (206 reviews)
"Clean room and the prime location."
United Kingdom
Ram Akhil Chowdary
The price is ￥14,798
￥16,761 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Greet Hotel Marseille Centre St Charles
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Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A balcony with a table set for breakfast, including croissants, a bowl of cereal, and a glass of orange juice.
Hôtel Amista Marseille
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
59 reviews
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A balcony with wicker chairs, a table set with breakfast, and a building with yellow and gray facade in the background.
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,206 reviews
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Two people seated at a table with a view of a cityscape and water at sunset.
Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port - MGallery Collection
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
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A modern indoor space with a glass ceiling, a central seating area, and various plants.
Alex Hotel & Spa
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
814 reviews
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A hotel with a balcony overlooking a marina filled with boats.
Hôtel Carré Vieux Port
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,005 reviews
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Where to stay in 1st Arrondissement

Find the best 1st Arrondissement areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 1st Arrondissement
Learn more about 1st Arrondissement
A marina with numerous sailboats docked, wooden piers, and buildings in the background.

Old Port of Marseille

Eat fresh local produce, gaze across the city to the sea and learn about the local heritage in the historic heart of Marseille, one of France’s oldest harbours.

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a narrow beach, and clear turquoise waters.

9th Arrondissement

Marseille's 9th arrondissement, the largest district, boasts the historic Mazargues Obelisk and War Cemetery, with convenient access to Rond-Point du Prado and Sainte-Marguerite Dromel metro stations.

A crowded square with a large, open-air ceiling decorated with numerous hanging lights.
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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 historic building with a dome and arches, overlooking a city and mountains.

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.

Top 1st Arrondissement Hotel Reviews

Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port

Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port

10/10 Excellent
"Très bien rien à redire."
Mathieu 2-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in 1st Arrondissement?
Travelers love the 1st Arrondissement neighborhood for its array of dining options, sightseeing, and major shopping area. Are you looking for 1st Arrondissement travel tips? Be sure to check out La Canebiere and Marseille History Museum while you're in the neighborhood.
Where is the best place to stay in 1st Arrondissement?
Based on our traveler data, Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port is one of the top choices for your stay in 1st Arrondissement. This hotel offers a marina and free WiFi. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include Novotel Marseille Centre Gare and Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the 1st Arrondissement area?
Expedia has 268 hotels and other accommodations in 1st Arrondissement to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Marseille area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in 1st Arrondissement, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in 1st Arrondissement.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to 1st Arrondissement?
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What is there to do around this Marseille neighborhood?
For cultural attractions in 1st Arrondissement, head to Marseille History Museum, Musée de la Marine, and Musée Grobet-Labadié. La Canebiere and Centre Bourse are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. Memorial De La Marseillaise, Jardin des Vestiges, and La Plaine are just a few of the places to visit in and around 1st Arrondissement. Eglise Saint Cannat and Marseille Opera House are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Marseille.
How can I get around 1st Arrondissement and the greater Marseille area?
For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at St. Charles Station, Réformés-Canebière Metro Station, or Noailles Station. If you want to venture out of town, Marseille Saint Charles Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Marseille (XRF-Saint Charles SNCF Train Station). Learn about your options for water transportation at the port.

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