Best hotels in Marseille
Radisson Blu Hotel, Marseille Vieux Port
38-40 Quai de Rive Neuve, 13007 Marseille
Located in downtown Marseille, this delightful hotel looks out over Vieux-Port harbor and is just a stone’s throw from the beach. Guests can enjoy a wealth of entertainment on the flatscreen TVs which are present in all rooms, along with free wi-fi and tea and coffee-making facilities.
Novotel Marseille Vieux-Port
36 Boulevard Charles Livon, 13007 Marseille
This four-star hotel overlooks the Old Port. Sit back and relax in the outdoor pool or work up a sweat in the fitness center. There is a poolside area and after a busy day, you can make a reservation at the on-site Mediterranean restaurant.
Grand Hôtel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port - MGallery
4 Rue Beauvau, 13001 Marseille
Overlooking the Vieux Port, the Grand Hôtel Beauvau is four stars of luxury with its period furniture. Guests can enjoy free wi-fi, TVs in the rooms and refreshments available. Upgraded rooms also have incredible views.
Best restaurants in Marseille
Le Bistro Du Panier
58 Rue Caisserie, 13002 Marseille
Serving up delicious handmade burgers, it’s comfort food at its finest. With a choice of beef, chicken and veggie, there really is something for everyone. A kid’s menu is also available.
La Cantine de Lynn
3 Rue Audemar Tibido, 13008 Marseille
A TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2021 winner, this restaurant serves up a great atmosphere and ever greater flavors. French cuisine and fresh fish dishes await.
La Delicatesse Restaurant
7 Boulevard de la Libération, 13001 Marseille
Located near the Palais Longchamp and the church of Saint-Vincent de Paul this cozy restaurant offers diners regional cuisine using the freshest, and where possible, handmade ingredients.
Best things to do in Marseille
Old Port of Marseille (The Vieux Port)
Marseille
No visit to this port city would be complete without heading to the Old Port of Marseille (The Vieux Port). It has hosted ships here for over 2,000 years. While here, visit one of the many restaurants and sample the fresh catch while looking out to sea. You can even hop on a boat and explore the coast.
Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde
Rue Fort du Sanctuaire, 13006 Marseille
This Catholic Basilica is perched on the hill which towers above the city. Notre-Dame de la Garde is the city’s most popular tourist site, completed in 1864 and topped by a statue of the Virgin Mary, gilded with gold leaf.
Le Panier
District of le Panier
During Greek times this was a bustling marketplace, now it combines housing with artisan workshops. Walk its narrow, cobbled streets and soak up the rustic ambience. Two highlights of the quarter are the Centre de la Vieille Charite and Cathedrale La Major (sometimes simply known as Marseille Cathedral).