Hôtel Amista Marseille
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, book it if you want the best-rated hotel in our Marseille sample at a price close to the city median. Be aware that it rests on a smaller set of reviews than our other picks, and some guests found their room very small.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Best Value pick in Marseille. It suits couples and families who want a well-reviewed 3-star hotel within walking distance of the Old Port, with friendly staff who give local tips. The property lists family rooms and is tagged as pet-friendly, though pet rules and fees are not confirmed.
Skip it if every euro counts, since our Budget pick is about €50 a night cheaper. If you want a spa and five-star service, our Luxury pick fits better. Travellers who need a large room should check the exact category first.
Location and getting around
The address is 2 Rue Des Récolettes, in the Vieux Port - La Canebière area, with a location score of 9.4. Guests describe a central position within walking distance of the Old Port and metro stations.
Marseille Cathedral is about 1.2 km away, roughly 15 minutes on foot. The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations is about 1.3 km, around 16 minutes. Notre-Dame de la Garde is about 1.4 km, close to 18 minutes. These are straight-line estimates and have not been verified. All three are within walking range, though a little further than from our Budget pick.
What guests say
The score is 9.0 out of 10 from 347 reviews, joint first of 12 eligible properties on review score. That is the best result in the sample. The review count is lower than at Hôtel Hermès or Hôtel C2, so the score has less data behind it.
Guests like the central location and the easy walk to the Old Port and the metro. Staff are described as friendly and attentive, with a warm welcome and helpful local recommendations.
Room size is mixed. Some guests call their room spacious, while others found the floor area very small. Room categories probably vary, so look at the details for the one you book.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults, one room) was about €125.82 a night, around €252 for both nights. The sample median was €119.07, so this was slightly above it. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Hôtel Hermès, was about €75.60 a night with an 8.1 score and 2 stars. Our Luxury pick, Hôtel C2, was about €213.44 a night with an 8.8 score and 5 stars. Amista has the highest guest score of the three, for about €50 a night more than Hermès and €88 less than C2.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 12 eligible hotels in Marseille. The Best Value slot rewards the balance of guest score, review count and reference price, not simply the lowest price. Amista leads the sample on score and sits close to the median price, which earned it the slot.
Listed facilities include a restaurant, family rooms, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a terrace. Breakfast is listed as American and buffet. Opening times, availability and any fees are not confirmed.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check the size of your room category given the mixed comments, confirm whether breakfast is in the rate and note the cancellation deadline. With 347 reviews, it is worth reading the most recent ones to see if the picture still holds.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hôtel Amista Marseille well rated?
Yes. It scores 9.0 out of 10 from 347 reviews, joint first of 12 eligible properties in our sample.
How far is it from the Old Port?
Guests describe it as within walking distance of the Old Port and metro stations. The cathedral is about 15 minutes on foot by straight-line estimate.
How much does it cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was about €125.82 a night for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Are the rooms big?
Opinions differ. Some guests found the room spacious, others very small, so check the room category details.
Does it have a restaurant?
A restaurant is listed among the facilities. Opening times are not confirmed, so ask the hotel.