1st Arrondissement Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit 1st Arrondissement
Popular places to visit
La Canebiere
During your trip to Marseille, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at La Canebiere. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Marseille History Museum
The long history of France’s oldest city is on display in a new, innovative space, which celebrates more than 2,600 years of Marseille’s restless spirit.
Jardin des Vestiges
Stroll through the remains of Marseille’s port that is more than 2,000 years old and imagine the clamor and clang of ships docking against the stone walls.
Marseille Tourism Office
After visiting Marseille Tourism Office, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Marseille. Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.
Centre Bourse
During your visit to Marseille, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Centre Bourse. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Marseille Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Marseille Opera House on your trip to Marseille. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Activities
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic
Marseille Shore Excursion: Calanques National Park by Electric Mountain Bike
Marseille: Côte Bleue Calanques Boat Tour with Swimming
Marseille: OM Stadium Access at the Orange Velodrome
Panoramic hike on Marseille from Les Calanques
Our pick of the best 1st Arrondissement Hotel Deals
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Great space to relax.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
It’s ok for one night stay
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
Le lieu est très difficile à acc éder en voiture. Le stationnement n'était pas simple. Un agent nous a demandé de se créer un compte sur One Park pour pouvoir garer notre voiture, avant même de s'enregistrer à l'hôtel. Se créer un compte sur le Web avec notre cellulaire en plein soleil, avec un très ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Alex Hotel & Spa
Right across the street from the train station. Very clean, very friendly staff and excellent breakfast. I wouldn ’t hesitate to stay here again.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port - MGallery Collection
Good local knowledge - position right in the centre for food and drink.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hôtel Du Sud Vieux Port
Extremely convenient location, 2 mins from the Old Port (& Metro). Handy for excursions, helpful Tourist Office plenty of eateries, shops, small supermarkets & museums. Listed as a 2*. Could easily be a 3*, but suggest investing in redecorating & general upkeep. Kept clean, comfortable, but messy ...
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around 1st Arrondissement
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.
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.
Hôtel-de-Ville
Travellers come to Hôtel-de-Ville for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Le Panier and Gulf of Lion while you're in town.
La Joliette
Visitors often come to La Joliette for its waterfront views, but many stay to explore sights like Les Terrasses du Port and Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Joliette Station.
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 Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations and Le Panier. See more of Marseille by jumping on the metro at Vieux-Port Station or Joliette Station.
6th Arrondissement
Spend some time visiting places like Place Castellane 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.
