based on 11 experiences from female travelers
Marseille is a cute city for a daytrip. I was with seven other peolpe, is was a friendgroupt vacation. That‘s why I always felt safe. There are some creepy little streets though, but overall if you stay in the touristy spots, you shouldn‘t have to worry. My favourite thing as a vegan were the many gelato stands with parfaits, it was so yummy. They often had slush ices, too, which was great.
Posted: January 9, 2025I felt safe but be careful people are kind but some are strange i loved food and calanque but its difficult to be host there. Talk to people to know were to go and what to do they love help and talk and most are funny
Posted: October 25, 2024My favorite city in the world From the moment I arrived in Marseille, I felt at home. I fell in love with the city's urban style, international cuisine, political landmarks, and alternative cafes. I highly recommend it.
Posted: August 28, 2024Jessica
United States
I stayed in an airbnb room with a woman and her daughter. They were both super sweet and the room was great. I spent a day in aix-en which was beautiful but super hot I took a boat tour of the calanques which was BEAUTIFUL. It was tricky sometimes because the metro stops running at 11:00. There’s a lot of chaos happening because of the Olympics and the airport is not very easy to get to from where I’m staying in my opinion. It’s either a kind of pricey train or a bus that makes me nervous because of traffic.
Posted: July 11, 2024In marseille, it’s better to go out during the day. The center of the city is very beautiful, there are lots of people. However some places can be dangerous so you may want to stay in crowded areas, city center. It’s hot, there is the beach and sun
Posted: July 10, 2024Experienced: June, 2019Even though I'd heard scary things about Marseille, I was pleasantly surprised by how safe I felt. I might've been lucky but I met so many cool people through Couchsurfing events and made friends with locals which was one of the main reasons I felt secure. I'd give the same general advice to solo female travellers: 1. Be aware of your surroundings 2. Don't go out late at night 3. Research about safe areas to stay and visit and stick to those especially for accommodation. 4. Keep your valuables as securely as possible and keep an eye on your stuff. Guard your stuff like a hawk, especially in public transport and tourist hotspots
Posted: June 23, 2024Emily
United Kingdom
I’m not impressed with Marseille. Though I feel I’ve been spoiled by staying in Avignon the week prior (which is a gorgeous city). The moment I got off the train at the central station I knew I was in a city. It feels & looks dirty & the neighbourhood my hostel is in does not make me feel safe. At dinner I walked to the harbour along a very big & touristy road, but it was filled with gangs of men staring & commenting at me. As a lone female it’s not often I feel unsafe (I grew up in London, I know how to hold myself when out & about), but this evening I had to have my wits about me & decided to get the metro home just one stop to avoid having to experience that again. It’s put me off going out tomorrow evening now. Very disappointing.
Posted: June 21, 2024Julia
France
Marseille is an amazing city with a lot of diversity and hidden treasures. The musems are quite diverse and very interesting. I highly recommend the Museum of the History of Marseille, the Mémorial des déportations and the Museum Cantini. Also, I highly recommend visiting the Calanques, it is gorgeous there :)
Posted: April 29, 2024Experienced: March, 2024Marseille was at itself a very nice city, lots of stuff todo and French pastries are just amazing. There where quite a lot of sights like some churches and museums as well as the Harbour. BUT after dark I didn’t feel safe as a female walking around alone and not in the sketchy parts but in the touristic center inward talked to by several weird man and even followed by some drunk people and I had to seek rescue at the next store with a security guy. Overall I would recommend marseille by day, by night I wouldn’t go out alone. I even met some guys at my hostel who told me the same and they were like tall men so…
Posted: March 5, 2024Molly
United Kingdom
After researching online I was quite hesitant about my trip to Marseille due to its reputation of being unsafe for solo female travellers. Do not let this stop you from visiting this beautiful city! As long as you trust your intuitions and go to the right places, you will have a wonderful experience. I stayed in a studio apartment in La Panier, which was one of the recommended areas as it’s a tourist hotspot and therefore, usually bustling with people. I did not wander about after dark and got back to the studio just after sunset every night in which time, people were still walking around and I felt very safe. If staying in Marseille, I would recommend finding somewhere with a balcony or an amazing view from the window (like I did) as you can still enjoy the city from a distance during the night. One of my favourite experiences from Marseille was visiting the Notre Dame. It is a simple 15 minute bus ride from the port (to avoid walking up the hill) and has the most incredible views of the city. I sat in silence for about half an hour just absorbing the architecture from the inside, it is truly breathtaking.
Posted: January 25, 2024Based on 14 local experiences
Based on 14 local experiences
Laïla
Second city of France , honestly i think there is a big mouvement , im a personn Who can be agressive with men if something happen to me but like really but for those Who are not better not walk alone i think Lot of mouvement so better with friends , always i mean. If ur with me in Marseille dont wry aha 😊
Posted: January 8, 2025Laura
Marseille can be very safe and beautiful. This is why I offer you my advise to visit the city ! As long has you follow the rules there wont be any problem and you will be perfectly safe ! There are some district that we must not visit or cross by but the other part of the city is really beautiful and full of culture.
Posted: January 7, 2025Laura
Hi ! I'm Laura but you can call me Lola (m'y international name). I'd love to travel and speak to other girls because I think there is no better way to discover a culture. I speak french, italian and english but I'd love to learn other languages as japanese, corean, spanish or deutch !
Azeline
I am a physics student in Paris. I'm currently making an exchange with a university in Tokyo ! I love discovering new things, do some hiking or just hang out and chill!
Dounia
Marseille
1 day
“I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.”
Justine
Marseille
3 days
Hi ! I am looking for people to met in Athens I just arrived for my internship :)
Charlotte
Salut! Hi! Hola! I am a jazz singer, comedian, composer and stage artist and I love nature, arts and people!
victoria
I am planning my first backpacking trip around Europe March 2024! It’s my golden birthday & I am planning to do most of the trip solo.