8th Arrondissement Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large building with a fountain in front, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.
A field of pink flowers with a cityscape in the background.
A park with walking paths, green grass, trees, and people walking.
A park with green grass, tall trees, and a clear blue sky.
A garden with a water fountain and colorful flowers.

Stay near popular 8th Arrondissement attractions

A large stadium with a curved roof and a crowd of spectators.
Photo by Alma Jiménez Granados
Open Photo by Alma Jiménez Granados

Velodrome Stadium

8.6/10 (685 reviews)
Catch an event at Velodrome Stadium during your trip to Marseille. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
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Activities

Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

AU$58
per adult
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic
Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$38
per adult
Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket

Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket

AU$31
per adult
Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket
Picture 8 for Activity Marseille: Calanques Côte Bleue Marine Park Boat Cruise

Marseille : Calanques Côte Bleue en bateau avec baignade

AU$111
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Marseille : Calanques Côte Bleue en bateau avec baignade
Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Rosé Wine & Snacks

Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Rosé Wine & Snacks

AU$111
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Marseille: Sunset Boat Cruise with Rosé Wine & Snacks
Marseille: Guided Pétanque Game with Local Aperitif

Marseille: Guided Pétanque Game with Local Aperitif

AU$58
per adult
Marseille: Guided Pétanque Game with Local Aperitif
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Our pick of the best 8th Arrondissement Hotel Deals

Novotel Marseille Centre Prado Vélodrome

Novotel Marseille Centre Prado Vélodrome

4 out of 5
103 Avenue Du Prado Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is AU$184 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$184
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Velodrome Stadium and ...
Novotel Marseille Centre Prado Vélodrome
Residhotel Grand Prado

Residhotel Grand Prado

3 out of 5
Allée Turcat Méry Marseille
The price is AU$108 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$108
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Residhotel Grand Prado
AC Hotel by Marriott Marseille Prado Velodrome

AC Hotel by Marriott Marseille Prado Velodrome

4 out of 5
4 allee Marcel Leclerc Marseille
The price is AU$232 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$232
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Velodrome Stadium and Prado ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (654 reviews)
"The desk staff at check could have been more welcoming. Didn't explain not one thing of the hotel. It was our first time in Europe, I had to come back down to learn how to turn on light in room. They gave me the pool towel cards. But never told me where to return pool towels. Upon check out they ..."

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Marseille Prado Velodrome
nhow Marseille

nhow Marseille

4 out of 5
200, Corniche J F Kennedy Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is AU$402 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$402
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (613 reviews)
"Great swimming pool and nice view from the room"

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

nhow Marseille
Villa M Marseille

Villa M Marseille

4 out of 5
17 Place Louis Bonnefon Marseille Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is AU$268 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$268
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (115 reviews)
"Our room was over-the-top fabulous! Spacious, lovely and well laid out, with every amenity provided. The bathroom was huge, with double-sinks and plenty of counterspace and storage. The balcony was amazing - commanding a lovely view of the Mediterranean, feeling the breeze from the sea, hearing the ..."

Reviewed on 18 July 2026

Villa M Marseille
Le Drips

Le Drips

4 out of 5
98 Av. Elsa Triolet Marseille Bouches-du-Rhône
The price is AU$261 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$261
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Prado Beach and Velodrome Stadium are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (307 reviews)
"Piscine magnifique Hotel calme. Restaurant très bien"

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Le Drips
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Our guide on where to stay in 8th Arrondissement

Find the best 8th Arrondissement areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 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 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 historic building with a dome and arches, overlooking a city and mountains.

6th Arrondissement

Spend some time visiting places like Notre-Dame de la Garde while getting to know 6th Arrondissement, and be sure to check out the waterfront views. You can hop aboard the metro at Castellane Station or Estrangin Station to see more of the area.

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.

8th Arrondissement Travel Guide

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