Le Pharo Travel Guide

Marseille

A historic cityscape with a prominent fortified structure and a river.
A large, historic building with a red-tiled roof and symmetrical architecture.
A beach with people sunbathing and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and a boat in the water.
A crowded beach with people sunbathing and playing volleyball, a lifeguard tower, and a building with balconies overlooking the sea.
A statue on a grassy hill with a large building in the background.

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A coastal cityscape with a prominent tower on a hill, a busy beach, and a boat on the water.

Catalan Beach

8.6/10 (357 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Catalan Beach during your travels in Marseille? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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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
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
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
Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket

Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket

£16
per adult
Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket
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
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Top hotels in Le Pharo

Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port

Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port

5 out of 5
36 Boulevard Charles Livon Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is £227 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£227
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port
New Hotel of Marseille

New Hotel of Marseille

4 out of 5
71 Boulevard Charles Livon Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is £137 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£137
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Loved our stay at New Hotel! Perfect location. Helpful staff. Great pool. Breakfast is wonderful (not included, but worth it). I'd recommend to anyone visiting Marseille and return again for my next visit."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

New Hotel of Marseille
Novotel Marseille Vieux Port

Novotel Marseille Vieux Port

4 out of 5
36 Boulevard Charles Livon Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is £183 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
£183
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (883 reviews)
"Location is good, but the hotel is dated. Pool terrrace is not as nice as shown in pictures."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

Novotel Marseille Vieux Port
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 13 Aug to 14 Aug
£134
13 Aug - 14 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,182 reviews)
"Good location and central to the port. They were able to accommodate us quickly. No onsight parking and it’s difficult to unload luggage if you have a car since the traffic out front is very busy. Rooms are quiet but probably could use an update. There is a foul smell in the hallway that is impossible ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille 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 £238 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£238
10 Aug - 11 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Super service, vraiment exceptionnel!!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
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 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£68
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 Le Pharo

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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 Morgiou and Calanque Sormiou, 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 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.

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.

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