Préfecture Travel Guide
Marseille
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Popular places to visit
Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Marseille with a trip to Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Velodrome Stadium
Catch an event at Velodrome Stadium during your trip to Marseille. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
Explore the waterfront in Marseille with a trip to Grand Port Maritime de Marseille. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Cassis Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cassis Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.
Prado Beach
Lie on the sand, join a game of beach rugby or take to the Mediterranean skies at Marseille’s favorite summertime beach.
Plan de Campagne
Plan de Campagne is just one of the places to see in Les Pennes-Mirabeau, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Préfecture
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
The location is ideal - 5 min from gare St Charles, and in easy walking distance of the vieux port, La joliette, old town etc. Wonderful view out the back. Friendly and helpful staff, excellent breakfast... what not to love
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Unbeatable location! Easy to get around from the hotel. Plenty of dining options around the hotel. Staff very helpful.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port
The room is exactly as listed. It is clean, and the front desk staff were very polite.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed
Rien a dire propre belle vue silencieux
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Residhotel Grand Prado
Good place to stay. Clean and very friendly staff. They went above and beyond to accommodate my needs
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture
Très agréable séjour. Personnel très agréable également. Petites attention appréciable : café, thé, sirop...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Préfecture
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.
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.
Belsunce
Visitors to Belsunce love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out Centre Bourse and La Canebiere. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Vieux-Port Station.
Saint-Victor
Saint-Victor is popular for its waterfront views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Abbaye de Saint Victor or Musée du Santon.
1st Arrondissement
Travellers love 1st Arrondissement for its captivating waterfront views, and you can see more of Marseille by jumping on the metro at St. Charles Station or Réformés-Canebière Metro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like La Canebiere and Memorial De La Marseillaise.
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.
