Stay with NH Hotels in Marseille and spend an unforgettable vacation strolling along the streets of this French coastal city where you’ll find interesting monuments, beautiful squares, and a unique gastronomy.
Why stay with NH Hotel Group in Marseille?
NH Hotels offers a couple of very convenient options for exploring the city of Marseille. The NH Collection Marseille is located on the La Joliette district—home to some of the best shopping areas in Marseille—just a short walk from the Old Port (Vieux Port), one of the city’s main attractions.
When you stay at the NH Collection Marseille, you’ll also enjoy our fantastic amenities and services, including a fitness center, conference facilities, and event packages. Book a stay at one of its relaxing, carefully decorated rooms and enjoy Marseille to the fullest.
The luxury 4-star nhow Marseille hotel is situated in one of the best areas of the city, close to the center and just a stone’s throw from the coast, ideal for those traveling on business as well as visitors who want to spend their vacation enjoying all the comforts offered at NH Hotels. In addition, the hotel boasts one of the largest meetings and events centers in the city, which makes it one of the best hotels in Marseille to host special occasions.
The innovative and modern design of this NH hotel includes its construction on the rocks of the Mediterranean coast, which means that many of its rooms enjoy wonderful sea views. To help our guests relax, we have a large outdoor pool overlooking the ocean, a gym to train in, and a spa in which to enjoy the best treatments.
How’s the weather in Marseille?
Marseille is a famously sunny destination that enjoys warm, gorgeous weather for large parts of the year. July and August—the peak summer months—typically have average daily high and low temperatures of 29ºC and 19ºC and almost no rainfall. It’s the ideal time to go swimming in one of Marseille’s spectacular beaches.
Springs and autumns also come with very pleasant weather, great for walking and exploring the city. January tends to be the coldest month in Marseille and even then, the temperatures are mild (with average daily high and low temperatures of 12ºC and 5ºC).
What to see in Marseille?
The Old Port is an obligatory visit in the city: it’s the gorgeous main harbor of Marseille, where you can enjoy the beautiful views of the waters and indulge in the local cuisine at one of the many restaurants in the area.
One of the most popular monuments in Marseille is the cathedral of Notre Dame de la Garde, whose construction began in 1214. From here, you can admire the whole city as well as enjoy its Byzantine-style architecture.
Visit one of Marseille’s several museums, such as the Marseille History Museum, where you can learn about the city’s rich history. The museum’s highlights include archaeological digs, like the hull of a 2nd century ship.
Also, part of Marseille’s great assortment of museums is the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations, with a rich collection that spans ancient civilizations through modern times. It’s located by the harbor and has a restaurant at its terrace with amazing views of Marseille.
Just a short ferry ride away is the Château d'If: a 16th century fortress, later converted into a prison, on the smallest island of the Frioul archipelago. The fortress will sound familiar to literature fans, as it was immortalized in Alexandre Dumas’ The Count of Monte Cristo.
Visit the Marseille Old Town, known as Le Panier. It’s the city’s oldest district and its most picturesque. It’s located on a hill, accessible from the Old Port, and is full of beautiful narrow streets and lovely squares. Stroll through La Canebière, the city’s biggest avenue, and sightsee the big, opulent buildings. It’s about one kilometer long and features many restaurants and shops.
What to eat in Marseille?
Indulging in Marseille’s gastronomy is a must in order to fully appreciate the city. You’ll be delighted in its abundance of fresh local vegetables, fish from its coasts, and rich Provençal flavors.
The most well-known out of Marseille’s traditional dishes is the boullabaise. While the exact recipe varies, the term boullabaise refers to a fresh seafood stew, made with different combinations of seafood, herbs, and spices. You can also try bourride, a white fish soup served with aioli (a sauce made with raw garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and eggs).
One of the most unique Marseille specialties is pieds paquets, a very slow-cooked dish made from sheep feet and offal. Don’t forget to also try navettes, the local aromatic cookies, or pastis, an anise-flavoured aperitif.
Some of the best restaurants to try authentic Marseille cuisine include Boîte à Sardine (an amazing seafood spot) and Restaurant AM, a Michelin-starred restaurant known for its boullabaise but where you can also try several exquisite courses in a single meal.
How to arrive in Marseille?
Thanks to the Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), located around 27 kilometers northwest of Marseille, the city is very well connected to important destinations all over the world. Trains, buses, and coaches all directly depart from the airport to Marseille.
You can also arrive in Marseille by train from other French cities and many major European cities at the Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles railway station. Marseille also has a large ferry terminal, with different companies offering service to Sardinia and Algeria, among other destinations.
How to get around in Marseille?
Not only is Marseille a joy to explore on foot—thanks to its gorgeous, easy to navigate neighborhoods—but it also has a very efficient public transport system, which includes a metro, tramway lines, and buses. These will provide you with a quick and easy way of crossing the city and reaching its major attractions.
Driving is not particularly recommendable during a short trip to Marseille due to the potentially congested traffic, the difficulty in finding parking spots, and the convenience of the public transport. However, having access to a car will allow you to go on day trips from Marseille (to destinations including Nice and Aix-en-Provence) and car rental services are readily available.
Explore the coastal charms of this spectacular city with our NH Hotels in Marseille. Thanks to their privileged location and all the comforts that they offer, you’ll be able to sit back and relax after a day exploring Marseille.
