Marseille is a tourist city that offers a wide range of accommodation, from cheap hostels to expensive multinational chain hotels.
What hotel to choose and what areas in Marseille are dangerous?
Where to stay in Marseille
Despite the many negative reports, there are no downright dangerous neighbourhoods in Marseille. The centre between Place Jules Guesde and the central promenade at Vieux-Port is more lively and is mostly home to residents of North African origin.
This is also why you need to be prepared for noise late into the night in this area, as locals love to party loudly out on the streets. Otherwise, however, the neighbourhood is not downright dangerous.
The most touristy area, but with the highest prices, is around Vieux-Port, where you have many sights and good transport links at your fingertips.
To enjoy old Marseille, stay in the historic district of Le Panier, where you'll find mainly local apartments.
Many large and relatively cheap hotels can be found in the area around St. Charles Central Station.
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Cheapest and best hotels in Marseille
If you don't want to spend time looking for the best deals, we've selected the best hotels in several categories.
Cheapest accommodation in Marseille
Expect the lowest prices for budget hotels on the outskirts of the city between 40 eur and 50 eur per night in a double room with private bathroom in the room.
These are the prices you'll pay for accommodation in, for example hotelF1 Marseille EST, however, it will take more than 30 minutes to get to the centre by bus.
The cheapest hotels near the centre cost between 65 eur and 75 eur. Tips on the 3 cheapest hotels in Marseille:
- B&B HOTEL Marseille Euromed ** - you will find a low-budget chain hotel near the Corsica boat port and about 5 minutes walk to the metro and tram stations
- Zenitude Hôtel Résidences Marseille Saint-Charles *** - the hotel has rooms with their own small kitchenette and and is located 5 minutes walk from the main train station right by the Jules Guesde metro station (15 minutes walk to the centre of Le Panier)
- Aparthotel Adagio Prado Périer *** - the hotel is right next to the Périer metro, which takes you to the centre in 10 minutes. Its location in the south of the city makes it a good starting point for trips to the Calanques National Park.
Hotels near Vieux-Port
The area around the Old Port is the most desirable and best for accommodation. It lies right in the centre and there are many sights to see.
Hotel prices in the immediate area range from 115 eur to 450 eur.
- Residhotel Vieux Port *** - A small hotel with rooms with private kitchens can be found just 70 metres from the promenade and offers the best value for money in the area
- Escale Oceania Marseille Vieux Port *** - a boutique hotel right on the promenade and 50 metres from the main bus and metro stops with good prices all around 130 eur
- Radisson Blu Hotel Marseille Vieux Port **** - well-known hotel chain offers quality without compromise right on the harbour promenade
Hotels with sea view
Love the views of the endless blue sea? Then stay in one of the hotels on the Marseille coast.
- Les Bords de Mer **** - a luxury hotel right on Catalans Beach and close to the Vieux-Port lookout impresses with location and quality without compromise
- Le Rhul *** - one of the most famous hotels on the coast, it offers relatively good value for money and is in a beautiful location near the 83 bus stops
Hotel prices in Marseille
Marseille is in the lower price category within France. Compared to Paris or Nice, average hotel prices here are up to half the price.
Prices near the centre start at 65 eur per room.
The city is full of private apartments, read the references carefully as the lower price is often compensated by questionable quality. The normal price for a room in similar establishments outside the centre does not exceed 60 eur.
Expect the highest prices in Marseille between June and August, when the high season peaks. On the other hand, you can look forward to the cheapest accommodation in November, January and February.
