Opéra Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
Explore the waterfront in Marseille with a trip to Grand Port Maritime de Marseille. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.
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.
Plan de Campagne
Plan de Campagne is just one of the places to see in Les Pennes-Mirabeau, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
La Ciotat Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, La Ciotat Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.
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
From Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike
Marseille : calanques Côte Bleue, grottes et villages cachés
Marseille: Musée de l'Illusion Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Opéra Hotel Deals
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
"Great location, quiet, clean, modern, good size, comfortable bed(s), staff very helpful. Would easily recommend this property."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port - MGallery Collection
"Great staff and room in the heart of Old Port. Very friendly to non-French speaking. The breakfast is incredible and the view over the port from the restaurant is amazing. Will stay again if in the area."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hôtel LIFE Marseille VP Vieux-Port
"Le personnel de la réception a l’écoute de nos demandes et a donné de bonnes informations à nos questions"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hôtel Carré Vieux Port
"Clean and bright room. Very good breakfast. The staff is very friendly and attentive. I recommend this hotel, which is very well located on the Vieux Port"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Les Appartements du Vieux-Port
"Very comfortable and well appointed room and service was top-notch. The hotel is well situated for walking around Marseille and for easy access to transit. The only draw-back was that our room was up four flights of stairs, so if that’s a problem for you, be sure to request a room on a lower ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hôtel Du Sud Vieux Port
"This is a wonderfully central place to stay with welcoming and helpful staff. The room was a bit shabby but for the price it was a real bargain."
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Opéra
Palais de justice
Visitors to Palais de justice enjoy its waterfront views, and if you want to do some exploring, Eglise De Sainte Jeanne D'arc is worth a stop.
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.
Saint-Victor
Saint-Victor is popular for its waterfront views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Abbaye de Saint Victor or Musée du Santon.
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.
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.
1st Arrondissement
Travellers love 1st Arrondissement for its captivating waterfront views, and you can see more of Marseille by jumping on the metro at St. Charles Station or Réformés-Canebière Metro Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like La Canebiere and Memorial De La Marseillaise.
