Vauban Travel Guide

Marseille

A historic building with a dome and arches, overlooking a city and mountains.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent stone monument, a promenade, and a view of the sea and distant buildings.
A historic cathedral with a prominent bell tower, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone staircase leading up to it.
A coastal cityscape with a harbor, historic buildings, and a prominent church.
A grand staircase leading up to a tall, ornate building with intricate architectural details and a clear blue sky in the background.

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Notre-Dame de la Garde

9.2/10 (1,170 reviews)
Marseille’s most iconic building is a bit of a hike to get to, but the reward includes a magnificent 19th-century basilica and the city’s best views.
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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
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
Luggage Storage in Marseille

Luggage Storage in Marseille

£7
per adult
Luggage Storage in Marseille
Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket

Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket

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

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 £118 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£118
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 £135 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£135
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (168 reviews)
"Very good location. Walking distance to sights, restaurants, museum. Staff very helpful. Room nicely decorated, comfortable bed, big bathroom. Parking nearby. I recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Hôtel Saint Christophe Aix en Provence Centre Ville by Germain Collection
Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture

Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture

4 out of 5
14-16 Rue Jean Trinquet Marseille FR
The price is £75 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£75
11 Oct - 12 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! (225 reviews)
"Bien situé. Vieux port à distance de marche"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port

Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port

4 out of 5
1 Rue Neuve Saint Martin Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is £100 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£100
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"All is ok"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Mercure Marseille Centre 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 £83 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£83
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"We booked two nights. We stayed at our friends house first night. We stayed in the room second night. We did not have the towels for the faces, only two baths towels. The front desk persons are friendly and helpful 👍. It’s a convenient next to the train station👍. Thanks 🙏"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles

Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles

3 out of 5
25 avenue du Général Leclerc Marseille
The price is £69 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
£69
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,714 reviews)
"Tranquilo buena ubicación limpio"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
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Where to stay in Vauban

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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 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 marina with several sailboats docked at sunset.
Photo by Joanna Kalafatis
Open Photo by Joanna Kalafatis

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.

Ancient ruins, a modern building, and a tall tree.

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.

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