5th Arrondissement Travel Guide

Marseille

A densely packed urban area with numerous buildings and a prominent church spire.

Stay near popular 5th Arrondissement attractions

University of Aix-Marseille II

8.0/10 (2 reviews)
Explore the campus of University of Aix-Marseille II during your trip to Marseille. Stroll along the waterfront 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

£51
per adult
Sormiou Calanques National Park Electric Bike Tour from Marseille
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Top hotels in 5th Arrondissement

Grand Juste

Grand Juste

80 Rue Auguste Blanqui Marseille Bouches-du-Rhône
The price is £81 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£81
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 2 meeting rooms. Popular attractions Velodrome Stadium and Grand Port Maritime de ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
"Newly renovated hotel. Very clean room. Nice staff."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Grand Juste
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 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£134
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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. ...
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Hôtel Saint Christophe Aix en Provence Centre Ville by Germain Collection

Hôtel Saint Christophe Aix en Provence Centre Ville by Germain Collection

4 out of 5
2 Avenue Victor Hugo Aix-en-Provence Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is £117 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
£117
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aix-en-Provence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions La Rotonde Fountain and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (144 reviews)
"Fab staff on reception and great room, very cool set up!"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Hôtel Saint Christophe Aix en Provence Centre Ville by Germain Collection
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 £209 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£209
30 Aug - 31 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location for restaurants, shopping and site seeing. Easy to walk to most anything you choose to do. Beautiful rooms and when it’s warm ability to control your air conditioning temp!"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture

Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture

4 out of 5
14-16 Rue Jean Trinquet Marseille FR
The price is £80 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£80
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (200 reviews)
"I’m writing this because I have to"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture
Grand Hôtel Roi René Aix - MGallery Collection

Grand Hôtel Roi René Aix - MGallery Collection

4 out of 5
24 Boulevard du Roi Rene Aix-en-Provence Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is £167 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£167
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aix-en-Provence. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Grand Hôtel Roi René Aix - MGallery Collection
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Where to stay in 5th 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 Marseille History Museum. 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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