Hotels in Marseille, France

Visiting Marseille

Travellers to Marseille give high marks for the bustling port, top-notch restaurants and shopping. This city also attracts tourists with its cafes, museums and cathedrals. Top sights in the city include La Vieille Charite, Old Port of Marseille and Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations.

• There are 1293 hotels and other accommodation options in Marseille
• The closest major airport is in Marseille (MRS-Marseille - Provence), 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from the city centre
• The next closest is in Toulon (TLN-Toulon - Hyeres), 41.5 mi (66.8 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Marseille

Well known for its museums, the city's cultural venues include La Vieille Charite, Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations and Marseille Opera House. The city is notable for its cathedrals and landmarks like Notre-Dame de la Garde, Chateau d'If, and Pharo Palace. The city's natural beauty is on display at Calanques National Park, Cassis Beach and Palais Longchamps.

In Vitrolles, you can choose from 1293 hotels and other accommodation options so you can easily plan your perfect retreat at an affordable rate. These are top ranked ones based on Expedia user reviews:

• C2 hôtel - This 5-star hotel in 6th Arrondissement features a full-service spa, an indoor pool and free WiFi. It's a favourite with Expedia travellers for its breakfast and clean, quiet rooms.
• Villa Monticelli - Our customers like the breakfast and quiet location at this guesthouse. This guesthouse in 8th Arrondissement features free breakfast, free WiFi and parking.
• Alex Hotel - Guests who stay at this 3-star hotel in 1st Arrondissement can enjoy access to a full-service spa and a fitness centre, along with free WiFi. Expedia customers like its breakfast and helpful staff.

Other favourite sights in Marseille include Old Port of Marseille, Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal and Grand Port Maritime de Marseille. Top places to see outside the city include Cours Mirabeau, 16 mi/25.8 km from the city centre, and Place des Precheurs, which is 16.2 mi/26.1 km away.

Getting around Marseille

With so many choices for transport, seeing all of Marseille is a breeze. You can access metro transport at Réformés-Canebière Metro Station, Noailles Station and St. Charles Station. If you'd like to explore more of the area, hop aboard a train from Marseille Saint Charles Station, Arenc Euroméditerranée Station or Marseille-Blancarde Station. You can learn about water travel options at the port.

Dressing for Marseille

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 14°C during the day and 3°C at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 23°C, whilst the average at night is 4°C
• July to September has daytime averages of 28°C with night-time averages of 13°C
• Between October and December, you can expect daytime averages of 26°C and night-time averages of 4°C
• Marseille gets about 587 millimetres of rain per year
• Usually August and September are the hottest months with an average of 27°C, whereas February and January are often coldest, averaging 3°C