The People - Marseille
7 rue Jean-Marc Cathala
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Why people book this hotel
“Good staff, helpful”
“The location, facilities and staff were great”
“Just a bed, shower and TV”
“The bedroom was very clean”
“Very clean and well kept”
“Clean facilities and spacious beds with practical elements”
“Good location, friendly employees”
“decent location, clean”
“The breakfast was perfect for a hostel, only 9euros but definitely recommended”
“Breakfast for 5euro 👌”
“Affordable lockers with ample size”
“excellent value for money, it was clean and easy to communicate with the hosts w…”
Overview
Attractively set in Marseille, The People - Marseille features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Boasting a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around less than 1 km from Joliette Metro Station, a 12-minute walk from Les Terrasses du Port Shopping Centre and less than 1 km from Vieux Port Metro station. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.7 km from Plage des Catalans. The rooms have bed linen. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available each morning at the hostel. Round-the-clock assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak English and French. Popular points of interest near The People - Marseille include Marseille Saint-Charles Train Station, Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations and Saint-Ferreol Street. The nearest airport is Marseille Provence Airport, 21 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
CyberPiligrim
solo_traveller
June 19, 2026
“Excellent”
Alice
solo_traveller
June 14, 2026
“Nice location to stay in Marseille”
Good location, friendly employees
james
solo_traveller
June 13, 2026
“Ive been twice to this hostel . Staff are great laura n Cedric ( T'es en bon).!!!. Im actualy trying”
Breackfast was a buffet . If you book on arrival its 5euro if not its 9euro.
Kritish
couple
June 11, 2026
“Really a hostel not a hotel. Minimal!”
Very minimal. Just a bed, shower and TV. Nothing else. Affordable lockers with ample size. Good staff, helpful.
George
solo_traveller
June 7, 2026
Comfort and spaces
emily
couple
June 7, 2026
“very expensive for what it is”
decent location, clean
Blake
solo_traveller
June 6, 2026
“Staff were amazing. Nice communal courtyard to socialise. Rooms were nice and cool. Bar onsite as well !”
Very clean and well kept. Nice and modern as well.
Yassir
solo_traveller
June 4, 2026
“Perfecto”
The location, facilities and staff were great. The breakfast was perfect for a hostel, only 9euros but definitely recommended
Kate
solo_traveller
June 4, 2026
“Recommended”
Easy to get to and from. Clean facilities and spacious beds with practical elements. Friendly staff. Helpful having own curtain on bed so others could use normal lights if they wished
Salim
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
“Amazing place close to everything”
The stuff very helpful and kind welcoming it was so great holiday
FILIPP
solo_traveller
May 29, 2026
“Cool hostel!”
Cool hostel! I can recomendation
Sara
couple
May 27, 2026
We’re well located near Le Panier neighbourhood. Great area of bars and cafes ~20min walking distance. The bedroom was very clean. The happy hour at the bar was just what we needed in the evening
Sara
solo_traveller
May 25, 2026
Location
Giulia
solo_traveller
May 25, 2026
“Ok”
Vieux port neighbourhood a bit scary at night. Weed smell in the hostel garden. Good rooms.
Rada
solo_traveller
May 19, 2026
“Recommend for staying”
Comfortable beds, cleaness, location
Taran
solo_traveller
May 18, 2026
excellent value for money, it was clean and easy to communicate with the hosts who could speak very good English.
Hee
solo_traveller
May 17, 2026
“Wonderful definitely will come back again”
The staffs are really nice and friendly, the accommodation is spacious and clean, the toilet is clean and tidy
james
solo_traveller
May 10, 2026
I thought the staff were really friendly. The rooms were really clean. Breakfast for 5euro 👌. Its the best hostel ive stayed in
Alex
solo_traveller
May 6, 2026
Friendly greeting at reception, simple check in and systems, good quality rooms with enough space and excellent beds
Estefania
solo_traveller
April 30, 2026
“Decent but, wouldn't repeat.”
The staff is a huge plus, and the breakfast was pretty good. The bed was comfortable. Ideal for young people on the road, no more.
Facilities
Activities
Games room, Temporary art galleries, Happy hour
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Soundproof rooms
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Luggage storage, Meeting/banquet facilities, 24-hour front desk
Family Room
The family room offers air conditioning and soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit has 5 beds.
4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
The dormitory room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit has 4 beds.
8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
The dormitory room provides air conditioning and soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 8 beds.
Room for 6
The dormitory room features air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit has 6 beds.
Room for 8
The dormitory room offers air conditioning, soundproof walls, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 8 beds.
Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
The twin/double room features air conditioning, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower.
Double Room with Terrace
This air-conditioned twin/double room features a private bathroom, soundproof walls, heating as well as a terrace. The unit offers 1 bed.
Superior Double or Twin Room
The twin/double room offers air conditioning and soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit has 1 bed.
Room for 4
The quadruple room features air conditioning and soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 4 beds.
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