Stays in Marseille

Only 150 metres from the Old Port, Les Appartements du Vieux Port let families live in the centre of Marseille like residents. Each modern apartment has a fully equipped kitchen and a comfortable seating area, so breakfasts and dinners can be taken at home after a day on the quays. Free Wi-Fi is included, and pets are welcome. With more than 5,500 reviews and an average of 9.5, guests are clearly delighted with the location and the apartments.

Suite privée du balcon du Vieux Port suits families who want apartment-style space with a hotel's backup in central Marseille. The 24-hour front desk and concierge help with late arrivals or questions, rooms are air-conditioned with balconies and sea views, and there is a sun terrace. Plage des Catalans is a short walk away for a beach afternoon with children, and Vieux Port metro station is close for longer outings. A 9.5 score from 45 reviews is excellent.

This 130 m² loft in Marseille is made for large families and groups: three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a living room with a sofa bed and a dining area give everyone room. The fully equipped kitchen makes shared meals easy and cheaper than eating out every night. Air conditioning matters in a Marseille summer, and streaming services keep evenings simple with children. It is a private apartment, so there is no reception or pool, but the space is the real advantage here.

I would recommend Maison Marseille-Longchamp to adult travellers who want a calm, elegant base near the rail station. The rooms are adults-only, air-conditioned and have a private bathroom, free WiFi, a work desk and a wardrobe. A bar is open, and the continental buffet breakfast includes warm dishes, pastries and fresh produce. Marseille Saint-Charles station and the Vieux Port metro station are close by. It is not suited to families.

I would recommend Hôtel 96 to families who want space and a pool just outside the centre of Marseille. It occupies a 19th-century house on the outskirts, with spacious, modern rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a sauna. The beach is a five-minute drive away. WiFi is free and parking is available, so I would count on a car for getting around.

I would pick Le Couvent Marseille for guests who want their own kitchenette in the city centre. The air-conditioned units have a kitchenette and a washing machine, which suits longer stays and families with laundry to do. WiFi is free and check-in is private. The Vieux Port and the Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean are within easy reach, so most sightseeing can be done on foot.

I would choose this address for a family stay focused on the sea. The rooftop outdoor pool, open in season, is reserved for hotel guests, and the wellness area adds a heated indoor pool, a sauna and a hammam for cooler days. Many rooms have a private balcony facing the Mediterranean, which children enjoy as much as adults. Pets are welcome too, and a rating of 9.1 from over 230 reviews reflects consistent satisfaction.

T2 cosy Vieux Port de Marseille is a recently renovated aparthotel in the centre of Marseille, with air-conditioned apartments and free WiFi. Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, which makes it easier for a family to prepare breakfasts and simple meals. The Vieux Port is close by and several metro stations are nearby, so outings across the city are easy without a car. No pool, play area or on-site restaurant is listed, so days are spent out in the city.

Appartement au coeur du Vieux-Port has one bedroom and a separate living room, a layout that lets parents and a young child sleep in different spaces. The fully equipped kitchen covers breakfasts and simple dinners, and air conditioning matters in a Marseille summer. Vieux-Port metro station is a two-minute walk away, so getting around with children is easy without a car. It is a private apartment, not a hotel, so expect no reception, pool or restaurant on site.

Hôtel Amoi Vieux Port is within easy reach of Marseille's Old Port and has air-conditioned family rooms with soundproofing, which helps children sleep in a lively city. Each room has a private bathroom, a work desk, a TV and a wardrobe. A buffet breakfast is served, and the lift, 24-hour front desk and luggage storage make arrivals and departures easier with bags and buggies. Parking services are available. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 170 reviews.

I would recommend Grand Juste to families and pet owners who want a calm family room in Marseille. The rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and views of the garden or the city. There is a sun terrace, a garden and an outdoor seating area, free WiFi throughout, a lounge and a coffee shop, and the front desk is open 24 hours. The metro and the main attractions are easy to reach.

La Résidence du Vieux Port sits directly on the Old Port in central Marseille, and I find the setting hard to beat for a family that wants to see the harbour from the room. Modern rooms and suites are air-conditioned and soundproofed, some with bay windows or terraces overlooking the port, with panoramic city views. A restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine and there is a bar. Pets are welcome.

NH Collection Marseille occupies a building inaugurated by Napoleon III in 1864, in La Joliette between the port and the city centre, and for families who like some history with their comfort I would suggest it. Rooms come with electric kettles and coffee machines, a garden offers a break from the streets, and pets are welcome. The sixth-floor fitness centre and cocktail bar are more for parents. An 8.9 score over nearly 3,000 reviews is impressive.

This studio residence on the Prado seafront has direct beach access, so children can go from the room to the sand in minutes. Family rooms come with kitchenettes and a balcony or terrace, handy for simple meals and drying swimsuits. The seasonal outdoor pool and sun terrace offer a change from the sea. Plage du Prado Nord and the Rond-Point du Prado metro station are nearby, which makes trips into central Marseille easy without a car. WiFi is free throughout.

Vieux-Port Magnifique Appartement Loft is described as ideal for families, and the layout helps: a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and a lounge give space for meals and quiet time together. Air conditioning is welcome in a Marseille summer, and streaming services make evenings easy after a long day. The Vieux-Port metro station is close, and Notre-Dame de la Garde is nearby for a family outing with a view over the city. It is a private apartment, so expect no hotel services.

I would pick DOMITYS La Badiane for a family that wants a kitchen and a pool in Marseille. Every aparthotel unit has air conditioning, a balcony and a fully equipped kitchen. The indoor swimming pool, fitness room, hammam and garden give everyone somewhere to go without leaving the building. It is close to Joliette Metro Station and to Les Terrasses du Port shopping centre, so public transport and shops are easy to reach.

InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu is a five-star hotel in a magnificent 18th-century building in the historic district, 350 metres from the Old Port. It has 194 rooms and suites, some with landmark views and private terraces. For families, the indoor pool is the highlight, alongside a Clarins spa with saunas, hammams, sunbeds and a gym. A brasserie and a cocktail bar complete the offer, and pets are welcome.

PARADISE Earth & Sea in Marseille offers aparthotel-style accommodation in the city centre, a short walk from Vieux Port Metro station, and I find the apartments well suited to families who want space. Each unit has a well-equipped kitchenette, free WiFi, air conditioning, a private bathroom, city views and a private balcony or terrace. It is a practical base without hotel services such as a restaurant, so I would plan meals in the kitchenette or nearby.

MGH Massilia Green House has air-conditioned family rooms and a family-friendly restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine, so meals with children are easy to arrange without leaving. Breakfast comes in continental, American or buffet form, which helps with picky eaters. The garden and terrace give children space outside after a day in Marseille. Water sports, boating and scuba diving are available nearby for older children and teenagers. Pets are welcome, so the family dog can come too.

Residhome Marseille is an aparthotel in the Euromed La Joliette district, a short walk from Les Terrasses du Port shopping centre, which suits families who want more space than a standard room. Units are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and free WiFi, and breakfast comes as continental or buffet. Paid public parking nearby helps those arriving by car. It works best for families comfortable with a modern business district.

Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port offers modern, air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, many overlooking the Old Port, and I find the city-apartment style comfortable for families. It sits in central Marseille and suits city breaks and family stays alike. Pet-friendly options are available, and public transport is easy to reach, so the famous sites of the city are simple to visit with children.

New Hotel of Marseille stands opposite the Pharo Congress Centre, a short walk from the Vieux Port, and for a family that wants a pool in the city I would put it high on my list. The outdoor pool and furnished terrace give children space after sightseeing, and rooms are air-conditioned, welcome in a Marseille summer. Superior rooms add balconies. The sauna and Nordic baths are for parents. An 8.7 score over nearly 3,000 reviews is reassuring.

Overlooking the Vieux Port, the Radisson Blu puts families right where Marseille's boats, ferries and fish market meet. The outdoor pool looks out to Fort Saint-Nicolas, a welcome break on hot afternoons, and the fitness room has panoramic views of the city's monuments. Air-conditioned rooms come with Provençal or African decor, and some face the port. Free Wi-Fi throughout, pets accepted, and a rating of 8.6 from over 1,800 reviews.

Marsiho works well for a family that wants to do Marseille on foot: the Old Port is a five-minute walk, so boat trips, the ferry across the harbour and the Panier are all close. The 51 rooms are modern, soundproofed and air-conditioned, which matters in a lively centre during summer. A buffet breakfast is served, the reception is open around the clock, and pets are welcome, so the whole family can come along.

L'Espérandieu Longchamp in Marseille offers aparthotel units for families, each with a balcony, a well-equipped kitchenette and a private bathroom. The kitchenette makes breakfasts and simple meals easy, and air-conditioning helps children sleep on warm nights. There is a sun terrace for time outside, and WiFi is free. No pool, play area or restaurant is listed, so days are spent exploring Marseille. It works best as a practical, self-catering family base in the city.

Kyriad Marseille Blancarde - Timone is about 4 km from the Old Port, and I find it a practical choice for families who want a pool without paying for a seafront address. Rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom and free WiFi. There is a swimming pool for the children, a fitness centre and a spa and thalasso area for parents, and a bar for the evening. Pets are welcome, which helps when the whole family travels.

Arriving in Marseille by TGV with children is easy here: the aparthotel is 100 metres from Saint-Charles station. Studios and apartments are spacious and air-conditioned, with fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes, so meals can follow your own timetable, and a buffet breakfast is available too. The city centre is a 10-minute walk, while the Old Port and the Palais Longchamp gardens are within 20 minutes on foot. Pets are accepted.

Located just 100 metres from the beach, this aparthotel makes seaside days with children simple. Studios and apartments are air-conditioned and come with a full kitchen or kitchenette, satellite TV and a furnished balcony, so families can keep their own rhythm. The outdoor pool is a good alternative when the sea is rough, and a continental breakfast is served daily. Pets are accepted, and the rating of 7.8 comes from around 3,000 reviews.

The heated indoor pool is the family asset here, usable whatever the season, and the sun terrace gives parents somewhere to sit while children swim or rest. Rooms are air-conditioned, and some suites add a sitting area that helps when sharing with children. The hotel is 500 metres from Les Terrasses du Port shopping centre, in the modern Euroméditerranée district, so plan on the metro or tram for the Vieux-Port and the beaches.