What's it like in 1st Arrondissement?

Travellers love the 1st Arrondissement neighbourhood for its array of dining options, sightseeing and major shopping area. Are you looking for 1st Arrondissement travel tips? Make sure that you visit La Canebiere and Memorial De La Marseillaise while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in 1st Arrondissement?

Based on our traveller 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 neighbourhood include Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port and Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles .

How many hotels will I find in the 1st Arrondissement area?

Expedia has 259 hotels and other accommodation options 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 room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals in 1st Arrondissement.

What is there to do around this Marseille neighbourhood?

For cultural attractions in 1st Arrondissement, head to Marseille History Museum, Musée de la Marine and Musée Grobet-Labadié. La Canebiere and Memorial De La Marseillaise are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Centre Bourse, 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 transport at the port.

The Best Hotels in 1st Arrondissement, Marseille - 2026 Updated Prices

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

1st Arrondissement

Meagan

₹11,746 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

2. Alex Hotel & Spa

1st Arrondissement

David

₹9,957 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern interior with a wooden partition, a blue sofa, round tables, and chairs.

3. Novotel Marseille Centre Gare

1st Arrondissement

Dorian

₹10,473 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A marina filled with boats, a clear sky, and buildings in the background.

4. Hôtel LIFE Marseille VP Vieux-Port

1st Arrondissement

Brooke

₹8,294 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel with a balcony overlooking a marina filled with boats.

5. Hôtel Carré Vieux Port

1st Arrondissement

cesar

₹10,541 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A buffet setup with various food items, including pastries and bread, in a modern hotel setting.

6. Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port

1st Arrondissement

Alaukita

₹12,314 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A multi-story building with ornate balconies and shutters.

7. Hôtel Mercure Marseille Canebière Vieux-Port

1st Arrondissement

Jayne

₹12,113 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A hotel entrance with a blue sign reading "HOTEL MARSHO" and the number "16" above the door.

8. Hôtel Marsiho by Happyculture

1st Arrondissement

Neil

₹8,429 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

Two people seated at a table with a view of a cityscape and water at sunset.

9. Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port - MGallery Collection

1st Arrondissement

qing

₹15,736 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, a grey sofa, and a round mirror on the wall.

10. Les Appartements du Vieux-Port

1st Arrondissement

Linda

₹9,719 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A marina with boats docked, a clock tower, and illuminated buildings.

11. Escale Oceania Marseille Vieux Port

1st Arrondissement

JoAnna

₹10,360 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A breakfast setting with croissants, fruits, and beverages on a table in a bright room with large windows.

12. Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Marseille Saint Charles

1st Arrondissement

Wilson Amal Raj

₹7,799 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A balcony with a table set for breakfast, including croissants, a glass of orange juice, and a plate with a poached egg.

13. Hôtel Amista Marseille

1st Arrondissement

Monica

₹11,667 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel entrance with glass doors, interior seating, and visible signage.

14. New Hotel Le Quai - Vieux Port

1st Arrondissement

kathy-ann

₹11,899 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A courtyard with multiple arches and a building with a tiled roof.

15. Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles

1st Arrondissement

Claudia

₹9,863 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A row of classical European-style buildings with multiple stories, balconies, and a clear blue sky.

16. ibis Styles Marseille Gare Saint-Charles

1st Arrondissement

Scott

₹12,194 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table, a wall-mounted light, and a framed picture.

17. The Babel Community Hôtel - Marseille Vieux Port

1st Arrondissement

Soojin

₹10,986 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and antennas.

18. Urban Loft & Spa Marseille

1st Arrondissement

Holly

₹7,909 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a mix of wooden and metal furniture.

19. Greet Hotel Marseille Centre St Charles

1st Arrondissement

Ram Akhil Chowdary

₹9,416 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A marina with boats docked, a cityscape in the background, and a clear sky.

20. Hôtel Du Sud Vieux Port

1st Arrondissement

Ghiya

₹6,311 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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Where to stay in 1st Arrondissement

Find the best 1st Arrondissement areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Belsunce

Visitors to Belsunce love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out Marseille History Museum and La Canebiere. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Vieux-Port Station.

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Top 1st Arrondissement Hotel Reviews

Hôtel LIFE Marseille VP Vieux-Port

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff, easy to find, center of the city ... The room was a little bit smaller than expected and there is a lift from the first floor (so we needed to move our luggage from ground floor to the first floor on stairs)."

Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles

10/10 Excellent

"I chose this hotel as it was located near to the St. Charles Train/Bus/Metro station. While I was visiting Marseille for a week, I planned a few day trips and it was so easy to to that. I had expected a continental breakfast but was surprised to find scrambled eggs and breakfast meat available. The bathroom was very Japanese with the shower operated from the sink and constructed of solid plastic. It all worked perfectly. I would stay there again if I was visiting Marseille."

Hôtel Carré Vieux Port

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is located in the middle of all things happening in the city, so it’s very convenient to explore the area from there and enjoy the bars and restaurants in the area. Although it doesn’t have on site parking there is a paid and secure underground parking nearby for 25-30 euros per day. It’s a very basic hotel without any special amenities, but it’s location is what you are paying for."

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Our top choices for 1st Arrondissement hotels

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

2. Alex Hotel & Spa

3. Novotel Marseille Centre Gare

4. Hôtel LIFE Marseille VP Vieux-Port

5. Hôtel Carré Vieux Port

6. Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port

7. Hôtel Mercure Marseille Canebière Vieux-Port

8. Hôtel Marsiho by Happyculture

9. Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port - MGallery Collection

10. Les Appartements du Vieux-Port

11. Escale Oceania Marseille Vieux Port

12. Zenitude Hôtel-Résidences Marseille Saint Charles

13. Hôtel Amista Marseille

14. New Hotel Le Quai - Vieux Port

15. Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles

16. ibis Styles Marseille Gare Saint-Charles

17. The Babel Community Hôtel - Marseille Vieux Port

18. Urban Loft & Spa Marseille

19. Greet Hotel Marseille Centre St Charles

20. Hôtel Du Sud Vieux Port

Where to stay in 1st Arrondissement

Old Port of Marseille

9th Arrondissement

8th Arrondissement

Opéra

Belsunce

Top 1st Arrondissement Hotel Reviews

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