4 Place Pierre Bertas, 13001 Marseille

Staycity Aparthotels Marseille Centre Vieux Port

Name: Staycity Aparthotels Marseille Centre Vieux Port
Address: 4 Place Pierre Bertas, Marseille, 13001, FR
Price range: 79 EUR
Rating: 4.2

Aparthotel in Marseille

With parking
Romantic stay
Family
Accommodation with kitchen
Accessible for disabled
Near the beach

Presentation

Staycity Aparthotels Marseille Centre Vieux Port is located between the Porte d'Aix and Cours Belsunce, in a part of the 1st arrondissement where the city wakes up early. A little farther on, on the Old Port, fishermen unload their crates in the early morning. The fish was brought up overnight. You can stop there on the way out, before the heat sets in.

Five minutes on foot separate the aparthotel from the port itself. It is not the same postcard view as the facades lining the quays directly, but rather a quieter street, with everyday shops and passersby hurrying toward the metro. The Colbert - Hôtel de la Région station is reached in less than a minute on foot, which makes trips to the city center or Saint-Charles station, about a twelve-minute walk away, much easier.

The 108 rooms are divided between studios and one-bedroom apartments, air-conditioned, for two to four people depending on the configuration. Each has a fully equipped kitchenette, cooktop, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, and coffee machine. You can prepare a simple meal without going out, or simply keep snacks on hand for the day. Some apartments open onto a balcony. The bathroom, meanwhile, remains classic: shower, hairdryer, toiletries provided.

On the ground floor, a snack area also serves as a convenience corner and coffee spot. People stop there for a quick coffee before heading back up. The neighboring bar/lounge is ideal for a drink at the end of the day, with no particular formality. Breakfast, served to go between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. for an additional charge, suits those leaving early to visit the city rather than those who like to linger at the table.

Housekeeping, however, is provided only once a week, a pace designed for longer stays rather than overnight stopovers. Travelers staying a week or more will find it suits them: the apartment functions almost like a small home, with the freedom to leave belongings out without thinking about it.

The 24-hour reception holds luggage for late arrivals or late departures. A fitness room remains accessible on the upper floors, convenient for those who do not want to interrupt their routine. A laundromat rounds out the facilities, useful after a few days on site. Preferential-rate parking, very nearby, can be booked directly at reception.

If you walk farther, the Cathedral of La Major and the Mucem are easy to reach, as are the quays from which boats depart for the Calanques. La Canebière is only one kilometer away.

One last landmark: the Old Port fish market is held every morning, before the city really comes to life. Fishermen sell what they brought up overnight there. A detour worth making early, coffee in hand, before returning to the kitchenette for the rest of the day.

Summary of a few positive reviews read on the Web

On arrival, the person at reception took the time to explain the neighborhood and nearby parking options. Warm welcome from the beginning to the end of the stay.
The Old Port is reachable on foot in about ten minutes, as are the restaurants in the center. Convenient for getting around without a car throughout the stay.
Clean room, comfortable bedding, and surprisingly quiet despite the proximity to the city center and traffic.
The parking right next door offers a preferential rate reserved for guests. Car parked all week without any hassle.
Convenient location with children: the port is just a few minutes away, and they were able to watch the boats in the late afternoon.