Before you step off of the train at Gare de Marseille St Charles, you should already have a pretty clear picture of what your South of France vacation looks like.
Days at the beach, nights with a bottle of rosé. Afternoons with empty schedules, evenings full of bouillabaisse.
But until you’ve picked a place to stay, you can’t quite envision it to a ‘t’.
Let us help you find the best hotel in Marseille that completes your dream vacation to the South of France.
Image Credit: © Richard Haughton. Image Location: Le Petit Nice, Marseille, France
The best hotels in Marseille, France
Trouble deciding where to stay in Marseille? We’ll only make your dilemma harder: here are some of the best hotels in Marseille to spend your vacation in, no matter your budget or group.
Best luxury hotels in Marseille
Le Petit Nice
When it comes to the best luxury hotels in Marseille, Le Petit Nice earns every one of its eight-stars. That’s right: five-star accommodations and a three-Michelin-star restaurant give you eight reasons to indulge during your Marseille stay.
Hôtel Dieu Intercontinental Marseille
Unlike some of the best luxury hotels in Marseille, Hôtel Dieu Intercontinental doesn’t rely on a seat beside the sea. Venture slightly inland and this lavish hotel will spoil you with a Provençal spa, suites with clawfoot tubs, and a gorgeous sun-soaked terrace where a milk-shake de bouille-abaisse is compulsory.
Best boutique hotels in Marseille
Hotel Château Beaupin
Château Beaupin may be the one of the best boutique hotels in Marseille simply because it feels nothing like a hotel. The vibe is best described as an elegant balance of the home-sweet-home embrace you get from a countryside B&B and the exclusive bar that makes you feel like you’re part of a members-only club that few people even know exist.
Image Credit and Location: Hotel Château Beaupin, Marseille, France
Maisons du Monde
The carefully designed rooms of Maisons du Monde make it among the best boutique hotels in Marseille for overnighters who appreciate little details. Things like the Provençal-like terracotta tones in the Aubagne rooms and escapist décor of the Cassis rooms make your mornings in Marseille extra stylish.
Best hotels in Marseille for budget travelers
Hôtel du Sud Vieux Port Marseille
You don’t need to have your own yacht or five-star hotel room to stay near the sea. Hôtel du Sud Vieux Port is one of the best hotels in Marseille for budget travelers who desire no-frills rooms in an unbeatable location.
Image Credit and Location: The People Hostel, Marseille, France
The People Hostel
You probably didn’t think your tight budget for accommodations would land you in a hostel that showcases gallery-style art, wares from local artisans, and live music, but here you are. The People Hostel gives you a capsule bed in a dorm where you can make plans with new friends to meet up at the hotel bar for tapas, charcuterie, and craft beer.
Best hotels in Marseille, France, for foodies
Les Bords de Mer
Gourmet seafood is on the menu at Les Bords de Mer, as is contemporary art, a wellness spa, and dreamy sea-view rooms. Gastronomy gets the gold star here, though, with Camargue oysters, sea bream ceviche, and rock fish soup filling the table. Schedule your visit in the winter months and you might be lucky enough to add sea urchins to your plate.
Image Credit: ® Yann Deret. Image Location: Les Bords de Mer, Marseille, France
Hotel Le Rhul
Bouillabaisse lovers, this is the best hotel in Marseille for you. It hosts the Bouillabaisse Stage: an overnight package that includes two bouillabaisse meals from the Le Rhul restaurant. When you’re not dining on fisherman’s and lobster bouillabaisse, you’ll be just as satiated with the sea view from your room.
Where to stay in Marseille with kids
Radisson Blu Hotel, Marseille Vieux Port
Familiarity is key when traveling the world with your family; thankfully, if you’ve ever stayed at a Radisson Blu Hotel before, your kids will know what to expect. The Rad Family program gives kids a welcome bag of stickers and activities upon check-in, the hotel restaurant has kid-friendly specials, and family-room extras like kids' bath products and slippers are on deck.
Get me there!
Ready for a seaside getaway done the right way? Download the Trainline app and book your tickets to the best hotels in Marseille near Gare de Marseille St Charles today. Thinking of arriving from Spain? May we present our guide to the high-speed train route from Madrid to Marseille? And looking for quick day trips from Marseille? Look no further than Aix-en-Provence.
Header Image Credit: © Richard Haughton. Image Location: Le Petit Nice, Marseille, France