2nd Arrondissement Travel Guide

Marseille

A modern building with a lattice facade near a waterfront.
A modern building with large glass windows and a prominent outdoor area with people walking.
A large, ornate cathedral with multiple domes and arches.
A historic stone wall with arches, a tower, and a view of the cityscape in the background.
A stone building with a sign reading "HOSPICE DE LA CHARITE".

Stay near popular 2nd Arrondissement attractions

A harbor with boats, historic buildings, and a hill with a tower in the background.

Grand Port Maritime de Marseille

8.8/10 (1,283 reviews)
Explore the waterfront in Marseille with a trip to Grand Port Maritime de Marseille. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
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Things to do

Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

£20
per adult
Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Marseille: No-Diet Club Local Food Tasting and Walking Tour

Marseille: No-Diet Club Local Food Tasting and Walking Tour

£58
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Marseille: No-Diet Club Local Food Tasting and Walking Tour
Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport

Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport

£31
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Marseille: 24, 48, or 72-Hour CityPass with Public Transport
Panoramic hike on Marseille from Les Calanques

Panoramic hike on Marseille from Les Calanques

£30
per adult
Panoramic hike on Marseille from Les Calanques
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

£30
per adult
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic
Sormiou Calanques National Park Electric Bike Tour from Marseille

Sormiou Calanques National Park Electric Bike Tour from Marseille

£42
per adult
Sormiou Calanques National Park Electric Bike Tour from Marseille
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Top hotels in 2nd Arrondissement

Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture

Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture

4 out of 5
14-16 Rue Jean Trinquet Marseille FR
The price is £79 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£79
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Grand Port Maritime de Marseille and Velodrome ...
Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture
Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed

Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed

4 out of 5
6 Place Henri Verneuil Marseille
The price is £101 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£101
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Very clean and modern. Easy Access to Harbour walking or by street car."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG

InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG

5 out of 5
1 Place Daviel Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is £241 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£241
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port

Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port

3 out of 5
4 place Pierre Bertas Marseille
The price is £69 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£69
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port
Novotel Suites Marseille Centre Euromed

Novotel Suites Marseille Centre Euromed

4 out of 5
33 Boulevard de Dunkerque Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is £112 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£112
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Dobre miejsce wypadowe do zwiedzania miasta, w pobliżu metro, autobus i tramwaj. Sklepy spożywcze 5 min spacerem. Sniania bardzo smaczne, obsługa hotelowa bardzo miła i pomocna."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Novotel Suites Marseille Centre Euromed
Appart Hotel Odalys City Marseille Centre Euromed

Appart Hotel Odalys City Marseille Centre Euromed

4 out of 5
4bis Rue Jean-Gaspard Vence Marseille
The price is £95 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
£95
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Grand Port Maritime de Marseille and ...
Appart Hotel Odalys City Marseille Centre Euromed
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Where to stay in 2nd Arrondissement

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A marina with numerous sailboats docked, wooden piers, and buildings in the background.

Old Port of Marseille

Old Port of Marseille is highly notable for its captivating waterfront views, and you might want to visit top sights like Hotel de Ville and Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations. See more of Marseille by jumping on the metro at Vieux-Port Station or Joliette Station.

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

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.

A crowded square with a large, open-air ceiling decorated with numerous hanging lights.
Photo by C J West
Open Photo by C J West

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 modern building with a sign for the Mercure Hotel, surrounded by ancient ruins and tall residential buildings.

Belsunce

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

2nd Arrondissement Travel Guide

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