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City Apartments and Aparthotels in Marseille
Marseille is a city where a kitchen pays off: the fish market on the Quai des Belges, the spice shops of Noailles and the bakeries of Le Panier all reward cooking in. The ten apartment stays on this page fall into two groups. Around the Vieux-Port, Les Appartements du Vieux Port, Appartement au coeur du Vieux-Port and the Vieux-Port loft put you within a few minutes of the harbour and its metro station. Along the Prado seafront, Comfort Aparthotel Marseille Prado and the Prado Plage studio sit close to the beaches. I explain below which suits families, groups and couples.
Marseille is France's oldest city and its busiest Mediterranean port, loud, warm and proudly unpolished. The Vieux-Port opens onto Le Panier's steep lanes and the MuCEM on the harbour mouth, while Notre-Dame de la Garde watches from its hill. Noailles market smells of North African spices, the Corniche runs past the Vallon des Auffes fishing cove, and the Calanques start at the southern edge of town. Bouillabaisse, panisse and navettes are the local tastes to look for.
Updated October 12, 2026
Harbour Kitchens or Beachfront Balconies
Choosing an apartment in Marseille comes down to harbour or beach. The Old Port gives you the metro, Le Panier and the climb to Notre-Dame de la Garde on foot; the Prado area gives you the long beaches of the Prado and a swimming pool at two of the addresses. Ratings run from 7.8 to 9.5, but several of the highest scores rest on fewer than 110 reviews, so I weigh them alongside Les Appartements du Vieux Port, which holds 9.5 from more than 5,500 reviews.
Les Appartements du Vieux Port is the safest bet on this page. These modern apartments are 150 metres from the Old Port, with a fully equipped kitchen, a seating area and free WiFi, and they welcome families and pets. A score of 9.5 from more than 5,500 reviews is rare in any city. From the door, the morning fish stalls on the Quai des Belges, the ferry to the Frioul islands and the lanes of Le Panier are a few minutes away. I would book here first for a family city break, then compare the smaller harbour flats only if these dates are full.
Three smaller listings cover the same harbour area. Appartement au coeur du Vieux-Port is a one-bedroom flat two minutes on foot from the Vieux Port metro station, with a full kitchen and air conditioning, rated 9.0 from just over 100 reviews. Vieux-Port Magnifique Appartement Loft offers city views, a full kitchen, a dining area and a lounge near the metro and the Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica, rated 8.8. The Suite privée du balcon du vieux port has sea views and a sun terrace near Plage des Catalans, scoring 9.5 from only 45 reviews. All three suit couples or small families who want to live like residents.
Groups need more space, and two listings provide it. The Loft 130m2 offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a living room with a sofa bed and dining area, with air conditioning and streaming services; it scores 9.3 from 73 reviews. PARADISE Earth and Sea, in the city centre a short walk from the Vieux Port metro, offers aparthotel units with kitchenettes, city views and a private balcony or terrace, with an 8.7 score from about 1,800 reviews. L'Espérandieu Longchamp has balconies, kitchenettes and a shared sun terrace, though its 8.4 rests on only 26 reviews. Maisons du Monde Hôtel and Suites, rated 8.7, is a hotel with suites rather than flats.
The Prado seafront suits families who put the beach first. Comfort Aparthotel Marseille Prado is an eco-friendly aparthotel 100 metres from the beach, with studios and apartments, each with a kitchen or kitchenette and a furnished balcony, an outdoor pool and a daily continental breakfast. Its 7.8 score from 3,000 reviews is the lowest here, so I would expect function over charm. The Bord de mer studio with terrace, near Plage du Prado Nord, offers direct beach access, family rooms with kitchenettes and a seasonal outdoor pool, rated 8.8. From the Prado, the Corniche leads back towards the Vallon des Auffes and the city centre.
A traveler's take
For a family stay, I would book Les Appartements du Vieux Port, because 9.5 from more than 5,500 reviews and a kitchen 150 metres from the Old Port is hard to beat. For a group, I would choose the Loft 130m2 for its three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Our advice is to shop at the Quai des Belges fish market early and cook a simple Provençal dinner at home.
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Les Appartements du Vieux Port
Modern city apartments steps from Marseille's Old Port
Why guests love itOnly 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.
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Suite privée du balcon du vieux port Marseille
Sea-view city aparthotel with balconies near the Old Port
Why guests love itSuite 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.
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Loft 130m2 10pers idéal groupe famille
Spacious city apartment for groups and families with modern amenities
Why guests love itThis 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.
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Appartement au coeur du Vieux-Port
A central city apartment with a fully equipped kitchen near the Old Port
Why guests love itAppartement 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.
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Vieux-Port Magnifique Appartement Loft
Spacious city apartment with a kitchen, lounge, and city views
Why guests love itVieux-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.
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Bord de mer! Studio Terrasse ,Prado Plage
Beachfront aparthotel with a sun terrace and seasonal outdoor pool
Why guests love itThis 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.
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Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Modern rooms with Old Port views, steps from the metro
Why guests love itMaisons 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.
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PARADISE Earth & Sea
City centre aparthotel with private balconies and kitchenettes
Why guests love itPARADISE 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.
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l Espérandieu Longchamp
Family-friendly aparthotel with balconies and kitchenettes near city transport
Why guests love itL'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.
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Comfort Aparthotel Marseille Prado
Eco-friendly aparthotel steps from the beach with pool and private balconies
Why guests love itLocated 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.
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Local tips
- 1Book Les Appartements du Vieux Port first: its rating rests on far more reviews than any other listing here.
- 2Choose the Loft 130m2 for groups, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms under one roof.
- 3Pick Comfort Aparthotel Marseille Prado or the Prado Plage studio if beach time and a pool come first.
- 4Buy fish on the Quai des Belges in the morning, when the boats bring in the catch.
- 5Use the Vieux Port metro station to reach the main train station and the north of the city.
- 6Weigh high scores carefully when they rest on fewer than 100 reviews, such as L'Espérandieu.
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Les Appartements du Vieux Port scores 9.5 from more than 5,500 reviews, which makes it the most reliable rating on this page. The Suite privée du balcon du vieux port also scores 9.5, but from only 45 reviews, and the Loft 130m2 reaches 9.3 from 73 reviews.