9th Arrondissement Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit 9th Arrondissement
Popular places to visit
Calanque Sormiou
During your trip to Marseille, enjoy the surf and sand at Calanque Sormiou along with the boating. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Calanque d'En-Vau
Explore the great outdoors at Calanque d'En-Vau, a lovely green space in Marseille. Wander the beaches and parks while you're in the area.
Parc du Roy d'Espagne
Explore the great outdoors at Parc du Roy d'Espagne, a lovely green space in Marseille. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Velodrome Stadium
Catch an event at Velodrome Stadium during your trip to Marseille. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Cassis Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cassis Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.
Prado Beach
Sink your feet into the warm sand, play games with locals or watch a tapestry of kites flying in the Mediterranean sky at Marseille’s most popular beach.
Activities
Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic
Marseille Shore Excursion: Calanques National Park by Electric Mountain Bike
La Ciotat: Half-Day Trou Souffleur Rappel & Abseil Adventure
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike
Marseille : calanques Côte Bleue, grottes et villages cachés
Our pick of the best 9th Arrondissement Hotel Deals
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
"The accommodations were fair at best. No water in the room. Concrete flooring. No amenities. I guess we paid for location because the hotel was not great. Hot, noisy from the street activity and when we first got there our accommodation was not in the main hotel. In order to stay in the main hotel ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
The Originals Résidence Aix Schuman
"Bedroom is not clean! We like the amenities and the well decorated lobby and bedrooms. But the bedroom wasn’t clean, no soap, just 1 towel, they didn’t cleaned the bedroom during the 3 days. We told about for the missing items but no response until we had to go to the receptionist to request it again ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
"Great location, helpful staff, very nice lobby setup. Room was updated"
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
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Reviewed on 1 June 2026
thecamp Hotel & Lodges - Aix en Provence
"Parfait. Très bon emplacement au calme. L'endroit est magnifique."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Ibis Marseille Centre Gare Saint Charles
"Air conditioning was not working at all and we couldn’t sleep at all It was so warm and humid"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in 9th Arrondissement
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.
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.
Chanot - Stade Velodrome
Noted for its waterfront views and coffee shops, there's plenty to explore in Chanot - Stade Velodrome. Top attractions like Velodrome Stadium and Prado Market are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Sainte-Marguerite Dromel Station or Rond-Point du Prado Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
