Auberge de Jeunesse HI Marseille Bois-Luzy

Accommodation includes private rooms for two to six people, as well as individual beds in female, male and mixed dormitories. Several family rooms and rooms for small groups have single beds, bunk beds or a combination of single and double beds. Rooms range from 12 to 35 m². All share a bathroom with a shower; a hairdryer is provided.

Bed linen, heating and a socket by the bed are among the room amenities. Some rooms are served by a lift, and several are wheelchair accessible. Private rooms allow families or small groups to stay in the same space, while dormitories offer individual beds. Depending on the layout, you will find a single bed, bunk beds or several single beds, sometimes combined with a double bed. The dormitories are divided into female, male and mixed areas.

The outdoor areas include a garden, a sun terrace and a picnic area. Indoors, the shared lounge provides a place to relax, and an indoor play area is available. Lockers and luggage storage are provided, along with a 24-hour reception and express check-in and check-out. Laundry facilities and daily housekeeping add to the practical amenities.

Guests have access to a shared kitchen, family rooms and facilities for disabled guests. Private parking is available on site, including spaces for guests with reduced mobility. Internet access is available in the communal areas, and the rooms have a shared bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. A lift serves the upper floors. Meeting rooms, a business centre and fax and photocopying services are also available. Vending machines offer snacks and drinks.

The Bois-Luzy area is in Marseille’s 12th arrondissement, in the eastern part of the city. Residential and quieter than the areas around the Old Port or La Canebière, it offers a glimpse of the city beyond the central streets. Parc de la Moline provides a nearby green space, while public transport connects the area to central neighbourhoods and cultural attractions. This address suits travellers who want to explore Marseille while staying in an urban setting that is quieter in the evening.

La Fourragère metro station is 950 m away and connects to the city centre on line 1. Palais Longchamp, which encompasses a garden, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum, is 2.8 km away. Saint-Charles railway station is 3.7 km away, with regional trains and national connections. Further south, the Old Port and Mucem, devoted to the civilisations of Europe and the Mediterranean, offer a day out combining maritime heritage and exhibitions. Marseille’s beaches are about 6 km away. Marseille-Provence Airport is 20 km away.

Marseille can be visited all year round, with often hot and lively days in summer. Spring and the shoulder season are milder times to explore the neighbourhoods and museums. You can spend a day in the historic centre, at the Old Port and at Mucem, then set aside another outing for the beaches or coastal scenery. For getting around the city, the metro means you do not have to rely on a car at all times; visiting outlying neighbourhoods or the Calanques requires more planning.