Opéra Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo by C J West
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Photo by Joanna Kalafatis
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Popular places to visit

Vieux Port featuring city views, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Old Port of Marseille

4.5/5(25 reviews)

Eat fresh local produce, gaze across the city to the sea and learn about the local heritage in the historic heart of Marseille, one of France’s oldest harbours.

Old Port of Marseille
Velodrome Stadium

Velodrome Stadium

5/5(2 reviews)

Catch an event at Velodrome Stadium during your trip to Marseille. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

Velodrome Stadium
Grand Port Maritime de Marseille

Grand Port Maritime de Marseille

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Marseille with a trip to Grand Port Maritime de Marseille. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

Grand Port Maritime de Marseille
Cassis Beach

Cassis Beach

5/5(9 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cassis Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Marseille.

Cassis Beach
Prado Beach which includes swimming, a sandy beach and general coastal views

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.

Prado Beach
Cassis showing a coastal town, general coastal views and rugged coastline

Massif des Calanques

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Massif des Calanques during your travels in Marseille. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Massif des Calanques

Activities

Marseille: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Panier Walking Tour

Marseille: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Panier Walking Tour

AU$53
per adult
Marseille: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Panier Walking Tour
Picture 1 for Activity From Marseille: Frioul Islands Boat Tour with Swim Stop

From Marseille: Frioul Islands Boat Tour

AU$116
per adult
From Marseille: Frioul Islands Boat Tour
Cassis wine tour: sea, cliffs and vineyards

Cassis wine tour: sea, cliffs and vineyards

AU$333
per adult
Cassis wine tour: sea, cliffs and vineyards
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic

AU$58
per adult
Marseille: Calanques National Park Guided Hike with Picnic
Aix-en-Provence: Medieval Village Art and Vineyards

Aix-en-Provence: Medieval Village Art and Vineyards

AU$183
per adult
Aix-en-Provence: Medieval Village Art and Vineyards
Marseille French Pastries and Chocolate Tour

Marseille French Pastries and Chocolate Tour

AU$158
per adult
Marseille French Pastries and Chocolate Tour
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Our pick of the best Opéra Hotel Deals

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
4 out of 5
43 Quai des Belges, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is AU$191 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$191
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (960 reviews)
Wonderful hotel
"This hotel is right next to the Vieux Porte. Reception staff are very friendly with a hello and smile. They are knowledgeable as guides to Marseille. Rooms are quiet, modern and well appointed. Breakfast is wonderful served in a beautiful front room. Available for relaxing during your stay."

Reviewed on 7 Feb. 2025

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Hôtel Carré Vieux Port
Hôtel Carré Vieux Port
3 out of 5
6 Rue Beauvau, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is AU$154 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$154
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (830 reviews)
"Perfect location in the old port. Just a few steps from the metro station and several bus stops. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The internet was spotty. Locking the door using a physical key was a bit of a challenge at first. Hotel Carre Vieux Port was perfect for my short trip to ..."

Reviewed on 5 Feb. 2025

Hôtel Carré Vieux Port
Hôtel LIFE Marseille VP Vieux-Port
Hôtel LIFE Marseille VP Vieux-Port
3 out of 5
35 Quai des Belges, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône
The price is AU$138 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$138
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (317 reviews)
"The hotel is well located, clean and minimalist. The only critique is that luggage has to be brought up a steep two floors staircase to the reception area. Then there’s a small elevator to go up the other floors."

Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024

Hôtel LIFE Marseille VP Vieux-Port
Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port – MGallery
Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port – MGallery
4 out of 5
4 Rue Beauvau, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is AU$191 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$191
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (956 reviews)
"Excellent staff and room. Area around hotel did not appear safe at times."

Reviewed on 1 Jan. 2025

Grand Hotel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port – MGallery
Les Appartements du Vieux-Port
Les Appartements du Vieux-Port
48 Rue Vacon, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is AU$162 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$162
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (401 reviews)
"A Perfect Stay in the Heart of Marseille: I recently stayed at this lovely apartment in the center of Marseille (unit...Marseille 3) and the apartment exceeded all my expectations. The accommodations were absolutely beautiful—tastefully decorated and impeccably clean. While I paid per Nespresso capsule ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jan. 2025

Les Appartements du Vieux-Port
Residhotel Grand Prado
Residhotel Grand Prado
3 out of 5
Allée Turcat Méry, 7 square des frères Ambrogiani, Marseille
The price is AU$81 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$81
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Marseille. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,053 reviews)
"Nous avons passé 2 nuits dans cet établissement, c’était très propre,l’appartement était plus grand que ce que nous avions réservé, mais c’était plutôt agréable. Par contre le seul point négatif est qu’il n’y avait pas de cafetière , on a demandé,l’accueil nous a répondu qu’il n’en avait plus mais ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jan. 2025

Residhotel Grand Prado
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Other neighbourhoods around Opéra

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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 Old Port of Marseille or Abbaye de Saint Victor.

Saint-Victor
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Hôtel-de-Ville

Travellers come to Hôtel-de-Ville for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Hotel de Ville and Le Panier while you're in town.

Hôtel-de-Ville
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6th Arrondissement

4/5(6 area reviews)

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.

6th Arrondissement
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1st Arrondissement

3.5/5(20 area reviews)

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 Old Port of Marseille and La Canebiere.

1st Arrondissement
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La Joliette

4/5(1 area review)

Visitors often come to La Joliette for its waterfront views, but many stay to explore sights like Old Port of Marseille and Les Terrasses du Port. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Joliette Station.

La Joliette
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7th Arrondissement

4/5(3 area reviews)

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to 7th Arrondissement. A stop by Old Port of Marseille or Vallon des Auffes might round out your trip.

7th Arrondissement

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