3rd Arrondissement Travel Guide

Marseille

A cityscape with a cloudy sky and a sunset.

Stay near popular 3rd Arrondissement attractions

La Friche Belle de Mai

10.0/10 (1 review)
You can make plans for a show at La Friche Belle de Mai during your trip to Marseille. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
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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: 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

£52
per adult
Sormiou Calanques National Park Electric Bike Tour from Marseille
Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket

Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket

£16
per adult
Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket
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Top hotels in 3rd Arrondissement

Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles

Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles

3 out of 5
25 avenue du Général Leclerc Marseille
The price is £75 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£75
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,785 reviews)
"The tight table setting is usual in Japan but unusual in Europe. Only outer tables can be accessed. Would be an improvement to be considered by the Hotel management"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
easyHotel Marseille Euromed

easyHotel Marseille Euromed

2 out of 5
108 Boulevard de Paris Marseille Bouches-du-Rhône
The price is £73 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£73
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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 Marseille ...
8.4/10 Very good! (215 reviews)
"Marseille is a great town but would not stay here again. Tokyo sized tiny rooms with giant doors that swing out from bathroom into the room hall making it difficult for 2 people to move around. Only one towel provided for a room with 2 people, and asking for a 2nd towel was on ordeal. First asked ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

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Aparthotel Adagio Access Marseille Saint-Charles

Aparthotel Adagio Access Marseille Saint-Charles

3 out of 5
23 Rue Honnorat Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is £83 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£83
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Grand Port Maritime de Marseille and ...
Aparthotel Adagio Access Marseille Saint-Charles
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port

4 out of 5
43 Quai des Belges Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is £134 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£134
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,170 reviews)
"The place was comfy and clean with decent ac. However I did not get a room with a view, which is what I paid for and I felt like I was overcharged for what I got."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port

Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port

4 out of 5
1 Rue Neuve Saint Martin Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is £115 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£115
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"This hotel is in an older area of Marseille but very nice and clean, Breakfast and Bar area are excellent. Improvements required in bathroom shower facilities."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
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 £232 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£232
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"This is a lovely hotel which has outside seating and view of Notre-Dame de la Garde. Really enjoyed having breakfast outside."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
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Where to stay in 3rd 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 Fort Saint Jean and Hotel de Ville. 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 Borely Beach or Prado Beach 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.

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