Mama Shelter Marseille

The rooms at Mama Shelter Marseille include double rooms, twin rooms and family rooms for two or four people. All offer city views and have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and good soundproofing. The Small Mama Double Room measures 15 m², while the Mama XXL Family Room covers 34 m². Double rooms have either a large bed or two single beds.

The Mama XXL Family Room has a large bed and two single beds; the Large Mama Family Room combines a large bed and a sofa bed. There is also a double room accessible to guests with reduced mobility, with a private bathroom and city views. The rooms also include a safe, a desk, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Room size, sleeping arrangements and accessibility vary by room.

The communal areas include an on-site restaurant, bar and café. The restaurant offers children’s menus and menus for specific dietary requirements on request; buffets with children’s options are also available. The patio is used for dining and the bar, while wines and champagnes are among the drinks on offer. Breakfast is served in several styles, including continental, American, buffet and à la carte.

The 24-hour reception, concierge service, luggage storage and express check-in and check-out make arrivals and departures easier. Guests also have access to a shared lounge with board games, childcare, daily housekeeping, and laundry and dry-cleaning services. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Private indoor parking is available on site for €19 per day. Pets are welcome at no extra cost; bowls and a basket are provided for them.

Marseille’s 6th arrondissement combines shopping streets, neighbourhood squares and cultural life. Mama Shelter Marseille is on rue de la Loubière, between the Notre-Dame-du-Mont and Castellane areas. The neighbourhood appeals to travellers who want to explore the city on foot and have easy access to public transport. Urban façades, markets and cafés give this part of Marseille a neighbourhood feel, distinct from the bustle of the Old Port.

Notre-Dame du Mont – Cours Julien metro station makes it easy to travel to the centre and other districts. Saint-Charles railway station is 1.5 km away and serves Marseille, as well as regional and national rail routes. The Musée Cantini, devoted in particular to modern art, is 870 m away, while the Musée d'Histoire de Marseille traces the city’s past near the Old Port. The Old Port, with its quays and boat trips to the islands, can also be reached on foot or by public transport. The coastal beaches are accessible by metro, bus or car.

For a first visit, you could spend the morning in the historic centre and at the Old Port, then visit the MuCEM and Fort Saint-Jean, which tell the story of the city’s Mediterranean heritage. Fine weather is ideal for walks by the sea and excursions to the calanques; in summer, expect hot weather and larger crowds along the coast. In spring and autumn, temperatures are often more comfortable for exploring the districts on foot and combining museums, the port and the seafront. The metro helps you avoid driving in the centre.