Cheap Flights to Marseille in October

The heart of tourist Marseille — the old harbor is ringed with restaurants and has easy access to the ferry to Château d'If. Stay here to be central to everything, but book accommodations at least a block back from the port to avoid street noise. Hotel Hermès (€100-130/night) is a well-located, no-frills option right on the water.

Marseille's oldest neighborhood sits on the hill directly north of the Vieux-Port and has gentrified significantly while keeping its edge. Narrow streets, street art murals, good coffee at La Caravelle, and the Centre de la Vieille Charité museum. Boutique hotels like Hôtel Le Richelieu fit the vibe; expect €80-140/night.

Marseille's bohemian quarter, two metro stops from the Vieux-Port, with the best independent restaurant and bar scene in the city. This is where young locals eat — Chez Etienne for pizza, Shabour for modern cooking, and a dozen solid Lebanese and Moroccan spots. Airbnbs and small hotels run €60-100/night and you're never more than 15 minutes from anywhere by metro.

The residential neighborhoods along the famous Corniche Kennedy coastal road give you sea views and proximity to the Vallon des Auffes fishing port — the most cinematic corner of Marseille. Farther from the tourist center but worth it for a more local experience; Airbnbs here average €90-140/night.

The leafy, upscale residential district south of the center, near the beach at Plage du Prado and the Borély Park. The InterContinental Marseille Hôtel Dieu (€220-380/night) sits in a converted 18th-century hospital with insane city views — worth it for one or two nights if budget allows.