You'll soon see why this 7th Arrondissement history-filled fortress is a hit with travelers. If you're looking for more to see and do here, Notre-Dame de la Garde, Chateau d'If, and La Vieille Charite are in this area as well. They won't take very long to reach from Fort Saint Nicholas.
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Villa M Marseille
8th Arrondissement
per person
Aug 16 - Aug 22
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Marseille (MRS)
8.4/10 Very Good! (116 reviews)
Pleasant stay. Staff lovely. Good breakfast. Room a bit too warm and couldn’t adjust a/c to any cooler. Wouldn’t have wanted to stay if it was much hotter.
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2025

Hotel d'Europe
Avignon City Centre
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per person
Aug 24 - Aug 30
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Marseille (MRS)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (705 reviews)
This is a beautiful property with excellent service and staff. Breakfast buffet was simple but good. Very convenient location for getting around Avignon. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port
7th Arrondissement
per person
Oct 6 - Oct 11
found 11 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Marseille (MRS)
9/10 Wonderful! (741 reviews)
Lovely location with great staff in reception & on the Sky Bar
Hotel is looking tatty & needs modernisation especially in the rooms with balcony
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025
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Marseille: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
6.8 out of 10 with 17 reviews
Free cancellation available
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Aix en Provence & Cassis Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
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Marseille Food Tour – Full Meal of Local Tastes by Do Eat Better
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
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Marseille: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Drinks
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Marseille: Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Drinks
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Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
43 Quai des Belges, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone

InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
1 Place Daviel, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone

Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
25 avenue du Général Leclerc, Marseille

Radisson Blu Hotel, Marseille Vieux Port
38-40 Quai De Rive Neuve, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone

Staycity Aparthotels, Marseille, Centre Vieux Port
4 place Pierre Bertas, Marseille

New Hotel of Marseille
71 Boulevard Charles Livon, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone

Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port
36 Boulevard Charles Livon, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone

Residhotel Grand Prado
Allée Turcat Méry, 7 square des frères Ambrogiani, Marseille

Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture
14-16 Rue Jean Trinquet, Marseille, FR
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