Hotel Recommendations
Marseille is a top summer destination, and June is peak season. To secure the best locations and rates, we recommend booking your stay as early as possible. Browse our curated hotel list below to find the perfect fit.
Sofitel Marseille Vieux-Port
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Category: 5★
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Price: Starting from €300 per night
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Distance to Palais du Pharo: ~5 minutes (under 500 m) on foot, and around 2 minutes by car.
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Why stay: Great location on the Old Port with sweeping views across the harbor and elegant service, ideal if you want an upscale base with easy access to the Congress and the city’s top sights.
Grand Hôtel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port - MGallery
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Category: 4★
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Price: Starting from €180 per night
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Distance to Palais du Pharo: ~25 minutes on foot, around 10 minutes by car.
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Why stay: Historic, characterful hotel right on the Old Port, with polished Provençal interiors and a classic feel. Great if you want charm and a prime Vieux-Port location. It has retained its timeless spirit in the style of George Sand and Frederic Chopin who stayed there.
Maisons du Monde Hotel & Suites
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Category: 4★
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Price: Starting from €190 per night
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Distance to Palais du Pharo: ~20 minutes on foot, ~8 minutes by car.
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Why stay: This hotel blends a chic design aesthetic (from the home-furnishing brand Maisons du Monde) with a central, convenient location on the Old Port. Rooms are modern, comfortable and family-friendly (some suites accommodate up to 5 or 6 guests).
Radisson Blu Marseille Vieux Port
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Category: 4★
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Price: Starting from €300 per night
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Distance to Palais du Pharo: ~15 minutes on foot, ~5 minutes by car.
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Why stay: Modern, waterside hotel with a sun deck and Mediterranean bistro, great for delegates who want quick access to the Old Port’s cafes and a moderate walk to the Pharo. Good mix of business facilities and seaside atmosphere.
Novotel Marseille Vieux Port
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Category: 4★
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Price: Starting from €180 per night
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Distance to Palais du Pharo: 5 minutes on foot (400 m), 2–4 minutes by car.
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Why stay: Reliable mid-upper chain option with panoramic terrace/restaurant overlooking the Old Port , excellent for straightforward business stays and easy access to the Congress site. Family rooms and onsite fitness make it versatile for mixed-purpose trips.
ibis Styles Marseille Vieux Port
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Category: 2–3★
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Price: Starting from €120 per night
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Distance to Palais du Pharo: Typically 25 minutes on foot or 10-12 minutes by car.
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Why stay: Straightforward, budget-minded chain rooms with solid value - a good choice if you want to keep lodging costs down while being close to the Old Port.
Tips for booking & getting to the Congress venue, Palais du Pharo
Walking vs. Transport:
Many Vieux-Port hotels are an easy & sunny walk (15–25 minutes) to the Palais du Pharo.
The route is scenic, passing along Marseille’s waterfront.
For those who prefer to save time, bus line 83 connects the Old Port to the Pharo area, and short taxi trips (5-10 minutes) are readily available.
Booking Advice
Hotel rates in Marseille can fluctuate significantly around major events such as the World News Media Congress 2026. To secure the best choice of rooms and prices, book well in advance, ideally by early 2026.
All “starting from” rates shown are approximate, based on recent average prices for standard double rooms. Actual prices may vary depending on the season, demand, room type, and booking channel.
Note: Information provided in this guide is for general reference only.
Distances and travel times are estimated using publicly available mapping data and may vary with weather, construction, or traffic conditions.
Prices are indicative and subject to change without notice. Always confirm current rates and terms directly with each hotel or booking platform.
The guide does not constitute an endorsement or commercial partnership with the listed hotels.
Images are illustrative only and may not reflect the exact room type or current decor. All hotel photos are courtesy of the respective properties.