[Reviews] The 23 Best Hotels in Marseille France – For ALL Budgets!

The Best Marseille Hotel For YOU

• THE Best Hotel in Marseille: Les Appartements du Vieux Port
• Best Marseille Luxury Hotel: Sofitel Marseille Vieux-Port
• Best Budget Hotel: Toyoko INN Marseille Saint Charles
• Best Marseille Hostel: Hostel Vertigo Vieux-Port
• Best Full Apartment in Marseille: Les Appartements du Vieux Port
• Best Boutique Hotel in Marseille: Hotel C2
• Best Marseille Airport Hotel: ibis Marseille Provence Aéroport
• Best Beach Hotel: nhow Marseille
• Best Hotel in Marseille with Pool: Golden Tulip Villa Massalia

So there you have them, the overall best Marseille accommodation by type. If you want more info about each of these place including key features, reviews & photos as long as other options, keep reading below!

What Makes the Top Hotels in Marseille?

1. Comfort: Marseille is a big city, and it’s full of hotels. This is why we made a selection for you, to help you choose between all these options. One thing you should keep in mind is, with such a large choice, you should go for the best, and only the best. The only hotels that you should consider are the one with at least a 9 out of 10 rating on booking.

2. Safety: Marseille is a beautiful city, but you should still be careful about where you’re going to stay. Safety-wise, the best is to stay in the center or southern districts. In general you should better avoid the northern districts since these aren’t always safe. But don’t worry! The city’s beauty is mostly found more to the south of the city. And in these parts you won’t have to worry more than in any average city. If you’re looking of the best and safest district to stay in Marseille, check out this post.

3. Location: Safety is not the only thing you should look at when choosing a district to stay in. For most tourists, staying in the center will be the best option. The old port is beautiful and offers a lot. Bars, restaurants, shops… You’ll find everything there! This is also where the Greeks first built the city when they arrived more than two thousand years ago. But if you want to be closer to nature, you can also consider staying more to the south of the city. This will be closer to the Calanques national park, which offers more than gorgeous landscapes and beaches!

4. Great Value for Money: The last detail to consider is not the least. Budget. Marseille attracts a lot of tourists every year, and can therefore be quite expensive. But this doesn’t mean that everything is! This is why I have been particularly careful about the price of the hotels in this selection. Not only is there something for every budget, but I’ve picked the best for every budget!

The Best Hotels Marseille Has to Offer

Greek people already came to Marseille more than two thousand years ago. This is how it earned its nickname The Phocean City. They founded this beautiful city, and it’s still as charming now as it was back then.

The old city of Marseille was located around the old port that sailors still use to dock when coming to this amazing city. It’s a great location for tourists to visit, both for its history and its life. You’ll find amazing Mediterranean dishes in the restaurants there.

It’s surrounded by nature, and you’ll find the beautiful National Park of Les Calanques nearby. It’s a great place to go both to relax or to do some sport.

THE Best Hotel in Marseille: Les Appartements du Vieux Port

• Boutique Hotel
• Pet-friendly
• Airport Shuttles

As I said before, Les Appartements du Vieux Port is located right in the center of Marseille. This is great to enjoy the city to its fullest extent. Restaurants, bars, and of course, the Mediterranean Sea, everything is close, and you’ll most certainly enjoy everything.

Moreover, the apartments this hotel offers are greatly decorated. This will take your holidays from amazing to an unforgettable experience.

The Best Luxury Hotels in Marseille France

Let’s start this list with the most comfortable hotels: luxury hotels. Even though these are in general more expensive than the average hotel, they are also the ones that will allow you to relax the most during your holidays.

Amazing breakfast, amazing beds, spa and wellness center, fitness center… Luxury hotels have it all. So if this is what you’re looking for, these will be perfect for you.

Best Marseille Luxury Hotel: Sofitel Marseille Vieux-Port

• Room service
• Two restaurants
• Panoramic view

To me, the Sofitel Marseille Vieux-Port is the best luxury hotel in Marseille. It offers two restaurants with a beautiful view, but also a Spa and Wellness center, with a jacuzzi, and a great fitness center. Everything needed for one of the best 5 star hotels in Marseille. 

This is great if you don’t want to lose your sports routine during your holidays, or if you want to completely relax. Why not both, it’s your call!

Runner Up Pick: InterContinental Marseille – Hotel Dieu

• Swimming pool
• Disabled person friendly
• Airport shuttle

InterContinental Marseille – Hotel Dieu is located right in the center of the old town of Marseille, so as I said before, you’ll stay right next to everything that will interest you in the city.

And a little bonus if you’re getting here by plane: the hotel provides an airport shuttle, so you won’t have to pay for a taxi or struggle with public transportation.

Our Pick for Food Lovers: Le Petit Nice – Passedat

• Three Michelin Stars restaurant
• Seafront
• Swimming pool

If you’re coming to Marseille for the French gastronomy, le Petit Nice – Passedat and its Three Michelin Stars restaurant are perfect for you. Not only that, but you’ll also eat facing the Mediterranean Sea.

The hotel is also part of the prestigious Relais et Châteaux association, so you can expect a similar experience on the hosting side. And the hotel’s pool will most certainly make this whole experience perfect!

Not satisfied with this selection of luxury hotels? I have more for you: check out this guide of the 12 best luxury hotels in Marseille France.

The Best Cheap Hotels in Marseille France

On the other side of the budget spectrum, you’ll find the cheap hotels of Marseille. They offer more comfort and privacy than hostels. Hotels always offer a private room with a private bathroom, which is a great bonus in comparison to hostels.

If you’re traveling cheap, but still want some tranquillity, here is my selection of the best cheap hotels in Marseille France that offer a great value for the money.

Best Budget Hotel: Toyoko INN Marseille Saint Charles

• Close to train station
• Parking
• Disabled person friendly

Located just 5 minutes by foot from the train station, Toyoko INN Marseille Saint Charles is the best option if you’re getting to Marseille without a car.

But if you do have a car, the highway exit’s just minutes away, and you can use the hotel’s guarded parking. You’ll stay just one kilometer away from the old port, and you can easily get there either by public transportation or by foot!

Runner Up: Chez Régine et Grégoire

• Terrace & Garden
• Free Parking
• Continental breakfast

If you’re getting to Marseille by car, Chez Régine et Grégoire is a great option.

You’ll stay a little bit outside the city center, but the hotel offers free parking. You can also get to the center by public transportation. And you’ll get the benefit of extra space. The hotel has not only a terrace or a garden, but both!

Alternative Choice: B&B Hôtel Marseille Prado Vélodrome

• Pet-Friendly
• Family Rooms
• Modern looking

There are not many hotels that accept you coming with your pet, and this is even more seldom when you’re looking for cheap hotels. So if you want to come with a pet, look no further! This is the perfect cheap hotel for you!

You’ll stay next to the football stadium Le Vélodrome, and public transportation will get you to the center in just a few minutes.

The Best Hostels in Marseille France

There are two main reasons to stay in a hostel. First, the price. Hostels are usually way cheaper than any hotel, so if you’re on a really tight budget, they are great for you. But this is not the only benefit.

Since hostels have shared rooms and a shared living space, you’ll meet a lot of fellow travelers. Most of them are usually backpackers, but you’ll find all sorts of people in hostels, and sharing experiences with them is an amazing experience.

Let’s see the best hostels in Marseille France!

Best Marseille Hostel: Hostel Vertigo Vieux-Port

• Terrace
• Greatly located
• Shared Kitchen

Located right in the center of Marseille, Hostel Vertigo Vieux-Port is THE hostel you should look for if this is how you want to stay in the city. You’ll stay just minutes away by foot from the old port and all its restaurants and bars. 

The hostel offers a shared kitchen, and a nice patio where you can chill out whenever you want! Definitely the best hostel Marseille has to offer. 

Best Marseille Accommodation

Apartments also are a great option when you’re on holiday, especially if you’re traveling with friends or family.

The main advantages are complete independence, and the kitchen. This means you won’t have to eat out every day and can save some money on food, but also that you can party at the apartment without problems.

Best Full Apartment in Marseille: Les Appartements du Vieux Port

• Boutique Hotel
• Pet-friendly
• Airport Shuttles

As I mentioned before, Les Appartements du Vieux Port is to me the best place to stay when you’re visiting Marseille. Its location is perfect, since you’ll be right in the center from the city, just a few hundred meters from the old port, and a lot of restaurants and bars.

The apartments are great, and you can come with your pet! It will most certainly enjoy Marseille just as much as you will!

Luxury Apartment: Gorgeous Waterfront Apartment Old Port Marseille

• Terrace
• Up to 6 people
• Great view

With its three bedrooms, this apartment is perfect if you’re travelling as a group. Its 180 square meters are more than enough to enjoy your trip without sacrificing your personal space.

You’ll also get a terrace, with an amazing view on the old port and Notre Dame de la Garde.
If you’re looking for a luxurious and spacious apartment to stay in in Marseille, look no further, this is perfect for you!

Best Value for Money Apartment: Beachfront 4 Person Apartment

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• Seafront
• Airport shuttle
• Parking

Being fully equipped, this seafront apartment is great for shart, but also for longer stays. It offers a bedroom and has a sofa bed in the living room, so you can visit in a group of four.

Its location is perfect, being just a few hundred meters away from the old port and different beaches.

Best Boutique Hotels in Marseille

Marseille was founded more than two thousand years ago, and is therefore full of old and beautiful buildings, every one of them having a particular history.

Staying in a boutique hotel will bring the charm of the city right into your bedroom. Some are even set in old buildings, restored for your comfort.

Best Boutique Hotel in Marseille: Hotel C2

• Swimming pool
• Wellness center
• Art exhibitions

Hotel C2 is located in the old port of Marseille, close to everything.
Art exhibitions are changed every month, and you’ll be able to enjoy them every time you get back to the hotel after your day.

It also offers a swimming pool and a wellness center, perfect if you want to relax completely during your holidays in the city.

Runner Up Pick: Mama Shelter Marseille

• Pet-friendly
• Restaurant with patio
• Big lounge

Mamma Shelter is the perfect hype hotel. It has been decorated by the famous Philippe Stark, and is located in the Sixth Arrondissement of Marseille.

You’ll be able to try out some great fresh Mediterranean dishes on the restaurant’s patio.
And last but not least, Mamma Shelter offers an amazing lounge, perfect to chill, but also to meet fellow travellers, for example around the eight person foosball table!

Alternative Choice: Le Ryad Boutique Hôtel Marseille

• Terrace
• Room service
• Two different breakfasts

What most certainly makes Le Ryad Boutique Hôtel Marseille unique, is that you’ll get the feeling of staying in northern Africa. But don’t worry, it’s ideally located in the center of Marseille, just a few hundred meters away from the train station.

In the morning, depending on your hunger, you’ll either be able to take a simple breakfast, or go for the more elaborate one, with Moroccan pancakes.

If you’re looking for more boutique hotels, read this post of the best boutique hotel Marseille has to offer. 

The Best Hotels at Marseille Airport

Arriving late at night or leaving early in the morning? Maybe you’ll just have a lot of jet lag, or a long stopover? In either case, staying near the airport is probably the best option for you.

Luckily, there are sufficient options for you to choose from, and I have made a selection for you to make your choice easier. Let’s see the best hotels at Marseille airport! 

Best Marseille Airport Hotel: Ibis Marseille Provence Aéroport

• Free airport shuttle
• Terrace
• Pet-friendly

Located just four hundred meters away from the Marseille-Marignane Airport, this hotel is to me the best option to stay close to the airport. The hotel offers a free shuttle so you won’t have to carry your luggage by foot.

But it’s not because you’ll be staying close to the airport that the hotel lacks any other comfort! You’ll get access to a terrace, and a continental breakfast in the morning!

Runner Up Pick: Best Western Marseille Aeroport

• Swimming pool
• Free airport shuttle
• Tennis court

Best Western Marseille Aeroport is also located just next to the airport, and also offers a free shuttle from 5 am to midnight.

If you’re going to stay at the hotel longer than just the night, you’ll be able to enjoy the swimming pool, or even go play a game of tennis!

Cheap Hotel Near Marseille Airport: B&B Hôtel Marseille Aéroport Saint-Victoret

• Free shuttle
• Free parking
• Close to restaurants

If you’re going for something cheap, this hotel is definitely your best pick. It offers double as well as quadruple bedrooms.

The hotel’s shuttle however only works between 5:30am and 10pm, so be careful if you’re flying late at night or early in the morning. There are also a few restaurants within walking distance of the hotel.

The Best Beach Hotels in Marseille France

Marseille is a coastal city, and chances are you’re going there to enjoy the sea. In that case, what can be better for you than a hotel located right on the beach?

There are lots of beaches in Marseille, and therefore a lot of hotels located right next to them. This is why I made you a selection of the best beach hotels in Marseille in which you’ll most certainly find one that suits you.

Best Beach Hotel: nhow Marseille

• Wellness center
• Swimming pool
• Three bars

You’ll most certainly love the jacuzzi with a seaview during your stay at nhow Marseille. Located right on the seafront, this hotel is perfect for spa lovers. 

You’ll also get access to the hotel’s restaurant, and its three bars, perfect to grab a cocktail at the end of a nice day, just to make it perfect.

Runner Up Pick: Villa Valflor

• Swimming pool
• Free parking
• Family rooms

Set into a country house built in the XIXth century, this villa is probably one of the most beautiful you’ll find in Marseille.

It’s located a few kilometers south of the center of the city, but the hotel offers free parking, so it will be easy for you to go visit the old port, but also the Calanques, which are located just a few kilometers south.

You’ll also without a doubt love the Moroccan style patio and the pool.

Best Beach Apartment: Appartement T3 Pharo Catalans Beach View

• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Amazing views

With its two bedrooms, this apartment is perfect for four people. It’s located just meters away from the beach. This is perfect if your main goal during your holidays is chilling and sunbathing!

You can still easily get to the rest of the city by taking the bus, which stops just in front of the building.

The Best Marseille Hotels with Pool

Even though you’ll stay close to the sea, sometimes the comfort of a private pool is necessary to completely enjoy and relax during your stay.

This way, you won’t have to deal with salty sea, getting to the beach, finding a spot to lay your towel etc. You just get out of your room, with your swimsuit already on, and chill.

Best Hotel in Marseille with Pool: Golden Tulip Villa Massalia

• Spa & Wellness Center
• Pet-Friendly
• Bar

You’ll most certainly love the Golden Tulip Villa Massalia’s heated pool. Even if you come during the winter, you’ll be able to swim. By staying at this hotel, you also get access to a spa, and can even get a massage.

The hotel is located just minutes away from the sea, so will always have the choice between the pool and the beach!

Luxury Pick with Pool: Les Bords De Mer

• 2 Swimming Pools
• Seafront
• Private Beach

By staying at Les Bords de Mer, not only you get an exterior pool, but also a private beach! This is bit the best of both worlds! The spa is also great, and has its own interior pool.

You’ll also find museums, historical monuments, and of course lots of restaurants and bars nearby.

Budget Pick with Pool: Aparthotel Adagio Marseille Prado Plage

• Fully equipped
• Pet-Friendly
• Family rooms

If you’re on a budget but still want to enjoy a private pool, this hotel is perfect for you. You can book an fully equipped apartment, so you can cook for yourself and save some money on food.

The hotel also offers a continental breakfast, so you won’t have to worry about anything in the morning.

Final Thoughts

I hope this selection has helped you find the perfect hotel for you in the beautiful city of Marseille. As I said before, to me this is Les Appartements du Vieux Port, because of its Boutique-Hotel aspect, but also because they offer an airport shuttle and you can come with your pet. In any case, I wish you an amazing trip to Marseille!

Other Hotels in Marseille

Looking for more great hotels in Marseille France? If yes, you should visit my other Marseille hotel reviews so you can find the ideal place!

Start here: Where to Stay in Marseille

Hotel guides :

• The Best Boutique Hotels in Marseille
• The Best Luxury Hotels in Marseille

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