🇫🇷 Marseille, France
Tuba
📍 Boulevard Alexandre Delabre, Marseille, 13008
Your stay — Tuba
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Tuba, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the higher floors (above 5th floor) for a quieter stay, as the hotel's proximity to Boulevard Alexandre Delabre may result in some street noise. The lift is located near the lobby, so rooms near the lift on lower floors might experience more noise from the lift and nearby corridors.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the lower floors, especially those near the lift and service entrance, as they may be noisier due to the hotel's location on a busy boulevard.
Best views
Unfortunately, the address and orientation of the hotel do not provide any notable view options. The hotel is situated on a busy boulevard, and the rooms may face either the street or the nearby buildings.
Quietest floors
Floors 5 and above are likely to be quieter due to their distance from the street and lift.
🔊 Noise notes
Be prepared for some street noise from the boulevard, especially during rush hour or evening events. The hotel's location may also result in some noise from nearby bars or restaurants.
Insider tips
1. Arrive early for check-in, as the hotel's small lobby can get busy during peak season. 2. Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to the Vieux Port (Old Port) by walking there for dinner or a stroll along the water.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Tuba
free for 2 devices per room, 500 MB per day, no login constraint, paid upgrade to 5 GB for €10 per day
yes, serves all floors, including historic wing
complimentary PressReader access, no physical papers due to hotel's historic building constraints
14:00 to 23:00, early bag-drop available from 10:00, late check-out until 15:00 for €50
available in the hotel's luggage room, free for guests, €10 per day for non-guests
step-free access, wheelchair ramp at main entrance, some rooms adapted for guests with reduced mobility
on-site valet parking available for €30 per night, nearest public car park at Boulevard de la Loubière (€20 per day), no EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €3.85 per night per person
Deposit & card hold: €200 advance deposit + €150 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chapelle Saint-Lucien (562 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Jardin des Goudes — 399 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs from major banks like Société Générale or BNP Paribas; avoid airport and train station kiosks which add heavy fees and poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and for transit; Amex is rarely used. Contactless works almost everywhere under €50.
Not expected. Round up the bill in cash or leave a euro or two for good service in restaurants. Taxis and hotel staff don't expect a tip.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso at a bar counter: about €1.20–€1.50.
Formule du jour (main + drink or dessert) at a neighbourhood bistro: around €12–€15.
Pizza or pasta main in a casual trattoria: €10–€14.
Panini, socca (chickpea pancake), or a merguez sandwich from market stalls or bakeries near the Vieux-Port and Noailles market.
Carrefour Market, Monoprix, and Lidl are common in the area.
Chain stores like H&M, Zara, and Kiabi at Centre Bourse or Les Terrasses du Port.
Single ticket €1.80 (valid 1 hour on bus/metro/tram). Day pass €5.20. Airport: bus line 91 from Gare Saint-Charles direct to Aix TGV (€8.30).
Buy bread and picnic supplies at a market rather than eating out for lunch. Use the RTM day pass instead of single tickets if doing more than 2 journeys. Drink tap water (it's safe) instead of bottled.
Good to know — Marseille
Type C/E · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
Marseille112 is the pan-European emergency number. For non-urgent police matters, dial 17. For tourists in trouble, contact the main police station at 2 Rue de la République, Marseille.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Marseille, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Tuba
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Saint-Charles station (downtown) → Rond-Point du Prado station
💡 Your hotel is a 6-minute walk north from Rond-Point du Prado—head towards the big roundabout and you'll see the Parc des Expositions sign.
Rond-Point du Prado station → Castellane station
💡 Use Tram T3 to reach Castellane for the Vieux-Port area. The same ticket works for the metro—just tap once on each mode within 1 hour.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) → B&B HOTEL Marseille Prado Parc des Expositions
💡 Fix the fare upfront with the driver: airport to the Prado area should be a flat €50, not metered. Pay cash to avoid card surcharges.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) → Marseille Saint-Charles station
💡 Get off at the 'Prado Périer' stop on the return leg—it's a 10-min walk to the hotel, saving you a second metro fare.
About Marseille
Wikipedia ↗
Marseille (Occitan: Marselha; see below) is a city in southern France, the prefecture of the department of Bouches-du-Rhône and of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Situated in the Provence region, it is located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, near the mouth of the Rhône river. Marseille...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Tuba?
Request rooms on the higher floors (above 5th floor) for a quieter stay, as the hotel's proximity to Boulevard Alexandre Delabre may result in some street noise. The lift is located near the lobby, so rooms near the lift on lower floors might experience more noise from the lift and nearby corridors.
Which rooms should I avoid at Tuba?
Avoid rooms on the lower floors, especially those near the lift and service entrance, as they may be noisier due to the hotel's location on a busy boulevard.
Is Tuba noisy?
Be prepared for some street noise from the boulevard, especially during rush hour or evening events. The hotel's location may also result in some noise from nearby bars or restaurants.
Which rooms have the best views at Tuba?
Unfortunately, the address and orientation of the hotel do not provide any notable view options. The hotel is situated on a busy boulevard, and the rooms may face either the street or the nearby buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Tuba?
1. Arrive early for check-in, as the hotel's small lobby can get busy during peak season. 2. Take advantage of the hotel's proximity to the Vieux Port (Old Port) by walking there for dinner or a stroll along the water.
What time is check-in at Tuba?
Check-in at Tuba is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Tuba have Wi-Fi?
free for 2 devices per room, 500 MB per day, no login constraint, paid upgrade to 5 GB for €10 per day
Is there a city or tourist tax at Tuba?
€3.85 per night per person
Where can I eat cheaply near Tuba?
Formule du jour (main + drink or dessert) at a neighbourhood bistro: around €12–€15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Tuba?
Single ticket €1.80 (valid 1 hour on bus/metro/tram). Day pass €5.20. Airport: bus line 91 from Gare Saint-Charles direct to Aix TGV (€8.30).
Top Attractions in Marseille
💡 Combine with the adjacent Jardin des Vestiges (free open-air Roman ruins). Allow 1-1.5 hours. The museum cafe is overpriced; walk 5 minutes to Place de la Bourse for better options.
💡 Wander off the main Rue de la République into smaller alleys like Rue du Petit Puits for quieter pockets and good photo spots. Avoid midday heat in July.
💡 Go early (before 9 am) for fewer crowds and clearer views. The walk up from Vieux-Port takes 20 minutes; the tourist train costs €8 and isn't worth it.
💡 Come at sunset for good light and fewer tourists. The resto Chez Fonfon serves bouillabaisse (€45+) but you can buy fresh fish from the dock in the morning. No public toilets nearby.
💡 Take the B1 bus from Castellane to Luminy (€1.70) and hike 40 minutes to Calanque de Sugiton. Avoid weekends June-September; bring 1.5L water per person.