Palama Travel Guide

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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 seaside 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 waterfront.

Massif des Calanques

Activities

Marseille Landausflug: Ganztägige

Electric Bike Tour to the Calanques from Marseille

AU$129
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Electric Bike Tour to the Calanques from Marseille
Marseille: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Panier Walking Tour

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

AU$52
Per adult
Marseille: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Panier Walking Tour
Cassis wine tour: sea, cliffs and vineyards

Cassis wine tour: sea, cliffs and vineyards

AU$196
Per adult
Cassis wine tour: sea, cliffs and vineyards
Full Meal Five Stops in Marseille

Marseille Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience

AU$160
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Marseille Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience
Marseille: Cruise Ship Excursion to Avignon & Pope's Palace

Marseille: Cruise Ship Excursion to Avignon & Pope's Palace

AU$259
Per adult
Marseille: Cruise Ship Excursion to Avignon & Pope's Palace
Marseille Tour Discover the Best of Marseille in 4 Hours

Marseille Guided Tour for 4 Hours with a Bilingual Local Guide

AU$65
Per adult
Marseille Guided Tour for 4 Hours with a Bilingual Local Guide
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Our pick of the best Palama 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$200 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$200
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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! (895 reviews)
"ok"

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2024

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
3 out of 5
25 avenue du Général Leclerc, Marseille
The price is AU$132 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$132
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,147 reviews)
"Property was very good albeit in the middle of a huge city. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. On reception they advertised times and a menu for their bar and restaurant. However when we enquired they told us it was closed but they would happily order in for us if we needed assistance. Room ..."

Reviewed on 4 Nov. 2024

Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Residhotel Grand Prado
Residhotel Grand Prado
3 out of 5
Allée Turcat Méry, 7 square des frères Ambrogiani, Marseille
The price is AU$83 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
AU$83
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
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! (1,982 reviews)
"Très bonne chambre dans la globalité, mais propreté au sol pas top"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Residhotel Grand Prado
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
4 out of 5
1 Rue Neuve Saint Martin, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is AU$168 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$168
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (877 reviews)
"Great Mercure hotel, room was large enough for our 3 night stay. Staff super friendly and helpful. You can walk to all the restaurants at the port and Galleries Layfette and shopping centre attached to hotel. Would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 10 Nov. 2024

Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux Port
Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed
Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed
4 out of 5
6 Place Henri Verneuil, Marseille
The price is AU$127 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$127
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (933 reviews)
Séjour agréable à deux pas du quartier d'affaires
"Excellente expérience client sur place MAIS les chambres supérieures avec terrasses du deuxième étage offrent une vue imprenable sur une bretelle d'autoroute à 30 mètres de la terrasse. La politique d'économie d'eau dans la salle de bain rend la douche pénible en raison d'un débit d'eau insuffisant. ..."

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

Golden Tulip Marseille Euromed
Holiday Inn Express Marseille - Saint Charles, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Marseille - Saint Charles, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
15 Boulevard Maurice Bourdet, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
The price is AU$148 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$148
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Marseille. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"Rooms & bathroom were upto holiday inn sysndards clean .. l9ved the morning brealfast which was included.. awesome qulaity of all dishes much better then American hotels"

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

Holiday Inn Express Marseille - Saint Charles, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Palama

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13th Arrondissement

Check out the beaches while you're in 13th Arrondissement. Hop on the metro at La Rose Station and Frais Vallon Metro Station to see top sights like Ecopark Adventures and Assemblee de Dieu de la Rose.

13th Arrondissement
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15th Arrondissement

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in 15th Arrondissement. You might want to make time for a stop at Gulf of Lion or Eglise Evangelique Armenienne.

15th Arrondissement
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12th Arrondissement

When in 12th Arrondissement and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Le Dôme or Palais Longchamps and hop on the metro to see more of the city at La Fourragere Station or Saint Barnabé Metro Station.

12th Arrondissement
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4th Arrondissement

2/5(1 area review)

4th Arrondissement is well liked for its museums and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Palais Longchamps and Le Dôme are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Chartreux Station or Cinq Avenues - Longchamp Station to get around.

4th Arrondissement
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La Valentine

You'll enjoy the shopping and golf courses in La Valentine. You might want to make time for a stop at Golf Marseille La Salette or Centre Commercial Valentine.

La Valentine
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3rd Arrondissement

2.5/5(4 area reviews)

Consider a visit to La Friche Belle de Mai and take some time to enjoy the waterfront views during your time in 3rd Arrondissement. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Désirée Clary Metro Station or National Station.

3rd Arrondissement

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