Balaena

Hostal in Marseille, near Prado Beach

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 5 per person)

Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking | View from room

Nestled near Prado Beach, Balaena offers a charming retreat. Stay connected with WiFi in public areas and unwind in the smoke-free premises. Enjoy buffet breakfast, clean bathrooms with showers and toilet paper.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Free WiFi

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Desk

Wardrobe

108 sq ft
Sleeps 3
3 Single Beds

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Wardrobe

Sleeps 3
3 Single Beds

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Wardrobe

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Desk

Wardrobe

108 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

About the area

Located near the beach, Balaena is in 8th Arrondissement, a neighbourhood in Marseille. Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal and Grand Port Maritime de Marseille are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Calanques National Park and Prado Beach. Musée de la Marine and Palais Longchamps are also worth visiting.

Visit our Marseille travel guide

83 Av. de la Pointe Rouge, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, 13008

What's nearby

La Corniche - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Plage de la Pointe Rouge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Borely Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Prado Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
Velodrome Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

Sainte-Marguerite Dromel Station - 6 min drive
La Pomme Station - 11 min drive
Marseille - Provence Airport (MRS) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

Le cabanon de Paulette
‪Bar du Sablier - ‬13 min walk
‪Steak 'n Shake Marseille Borely - ‬18 min walk
‪The Red Lion - ‬7 min walk
‪Les Mouettes - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Balaena

Hostal near Prado Beach

Located close to Velodrome Stadium, Balaena has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Additional perks include:

Buffet breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property

More amenities include:

Bathrooms with showers and toilet paper

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5 per person

Conveniences

Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance

Communal living room
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

Shower
Toilet paper

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.08 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 5 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

BALAENA Hostal

BALAENA Marseille

BALAENA Hostal Marseille

Frequently asked questions

Is Balaena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Balaena?

Balaena doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Balaena?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Balaena?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Balaena located?

Located in 8th Arrondissement, this hostal is steps away from La Corniche and Gulf of Lion. Plage de la Pointe Rouge and Bonneveine Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Balaena Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Aurélie

22 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Auberge de jeunesse à Marseille

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

18 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Das Hostal befindet sich in einer sehr schönen Umgebung, direkt am Strand und gute Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Das Zimmer war sehr ruhig, man konnte gut schlafen. Das Hostel ist sehr gepflegt und sauber. Das Personal war sehr nett und freundlich. Auch Frühstück konnte man täglich bestellen. Ich war mit der Unterkunft äußerst zufrieden.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025