Hôtel Ligo by HappyCulture

Hôtel Ligo by HappyCulture offers double rooms, a twin room and several apartments. The Standard and Deluxe Double Rooms accommodate two people; the Standard Twin Room has two single beds. Each room measures 22 to 24 m² and has a private bathroom with a bath, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The Deluxe Double Room also includes a coffee machine.

The 33 m² apartments combine a separate bedroom with a living room and sofa bed, and can accommodate up to three or four people, depending on the category. Their kitchenettes let you prepare meals and store food. The Deluxe Apartment for 3 People, Deluxe Apartment and Apartment with Terrace share these features; the terrace distinguishes the last one. One of the double rooms also has a terrace. All rooms and apartments have a private bathroom and air conditioning.

Reception is open 24 hours a day, and staff can welcome you in French or English. Luggage storage is available for your belongings. Family rooms offer a layout suited to group stays, while non-smoking rooms and air conditioning are among the facilities available at the hotel.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Rooms have a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, a bath and an electric kettle; some categories also include a kitchenette, a terrace or a coffee machine. Pets are allowed on request and a surcharge may apply. A lift serves the floors. The hotel offers continental and buffet breakfast options. There is no parking at the hotel; nearby metro stations and Marseille-Saint-Charles station make it easier to travel to other parts of the city.

Marseille stretches around an old port, between Mediterranean hills and neighbourhoods with very different histories. The hotel is in the 2nd arrondissement, near Le Panier, a neighbourhood of sloping lanes, colourful façades and small squares. La Vieille Charité, a former hospice that has become a cultural centre, reflects this history among the neighbourhood's streets. This part of the city suits visitors who want to explore the centre on foot and combine heritage, museums and walks by the port.

The Old Port brings together quays, boats and several departure points for exploring the coast. The Mucem presents the civilisations of Europe and the Mediterranean in a contemporary architectural complex, near Fort Saint-Jean. Marseille-Saint-Charles station is about 800 m away; Jules Guesde and Colbert metro stations make it easier to get around the city. Catalans Beach provides access to the seafront, while boats from the Old Port serve the islands and Château d'If, among other destinations.

Marseille is worth visiting in every season: spring and autumn are pleasant for exploring neighbourhoods and quays, while summer is ideal for swimming and boat trips. The mistral can make some days windy, even in sunshine. For a varied day, spend the morning in Le Panier and its museums, then cross over to the Mucem and Fort Saint-Jean before ending with a walk along the quays. You do not need a car to explore the centre, but one makes trips to the calanques easier.