La Timone Travel Guide

Marseille

A stone structure with an arched entrance, overgrown with vines, surrounded by gravestones.
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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
72% of travellers recommend
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
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike

From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike

£30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike
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
Luggage Storage in Marseille

Luggage Storage in Marseille

£7
per adult
Luggage Storage in Marseille
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Top hotels in La Timone

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 £112 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
£112
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles

Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles

3 out of 5
Square Narvik, Esplanade Saint Charles Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is £72 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
£72
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture

Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture

4 out of 5
14-16 Rue Jean Trinquet Marseille FR
The price is £67 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£67
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (234 reviews)
"L’hôtel est bien situé, à quelques minutes à pied du Port. Personnel souriant et avenant. Le café et l’eau disponible pour les clients est un plus :)"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture
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 £101 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£101
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
Hôtel Saint Christophe Aix en Provence Centre Ville by Germain Collection
Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed

Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed

4 out of 5
6 Place Henri Verneuil Marseille
The price is £82 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
£82
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Lovely stay at the Golden Tulip, very comfortable and conveniently located beside the tram, allowing easy access to the town."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles

Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles

3 out of 5
25 avenue du Général Leclerc Marseille
The price is £68 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
£68
12 Nov - 13 Nov
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. ...
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
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Where to stay in La Timone

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A marina with numerous boats docked, colorful buildings, and a prominent church on a hill 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 harbor with boats, a tall pole with birds, and a cityscape in the background.
Photo by Caminante
Open Photo by Caminante

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 cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a prominent modern architectural structure in the center.

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 historic tower with intricate stonework and statues, a stone staircase leading up to it, and a clear blue sky in the background.
Photo by Tanya Dedyukhina
Open Photo by Tanya Dedyukhina

Saint-Victor

Saint-Victor is popular for its waterfront views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Abbaye de Saint Victor or La Criee National Theater of Marseille.

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