The People Hostel Marseille

The People Hostel Marseille is a hostel at 12 Rue Jean Trinquet in the 2nd arrondissement, within walking distance of the Vieux-Port and close to the Joliette area. The street sits north of the harbour, in a part of the city that mixes older buildings with the newer Euroméditerranée development. The Joliette metro and tram stops are close, Gare Saint-Charles is a short ride away, and the MuCEM, Panier district and Vieux-Port can be reached on foot.

The hostel follows the social, budget-friendly format of the People Hostel brand, with shared dorms and private rooms arranged around communal areas. The atmosphere is young, international and informal, built around meeting other travellers, and the design is bright and modern rather than historic. Room types are dorm beds and private rooms, and wifi is available throughout the building.

The common areas serve as the social heart of the hostel, with lounge space and a place to meet, and breakfast is generally offered. Guests can eat at the surrounding cafés and restaurants in Joliette and the old harbour area, which suit tight budgets as well as longer meals. A pool or spa is not part of the offer, and the focus is on low prices and a convivial setting.

Service suits backpackers, solo travellers, groups of friends and budget-conscious visitors, and private rooms also work for couples. Nightly rates usually range from EUR 30 to EUR 110, with dorm beds at the low end and private rooms in summer at the high end. Guests should bring a padlock for lockers and check the hostel's policies on age and mixed dorms. Summer weekends fill early.