In the heart of Marseille, Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture offers a haven with in-room WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Begin your day with a hearty breakfast buffet and discover the nearby Grand Port Maritime de Marseille.
Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Grand Port Maritime de Marseille - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Marseille - Provence Airport (MRS) - 28 min drive
Marseille (XRF-Saint Charles SNCF Train Station) - 12 min walk
Marseille Saint Charles Station - 12 min walk
Arenc Euroméditerranée Station - 20 min walk
Jules Guesde Station - 5 min walk
Colbert Metro Station - 6 min walk
Joliette Station - 8 min walk
Restaurants
Terrasse de l'InterContinental Marseille Hôtel-Dieu - 7 min walk
Cafe La Charité - 5 min walk
V and B Marseille Republique - 4 min walk
Le Panier Marseillais - 5 min walk
A Strega - 4 min walk
About this property
Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture
At Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal and Grand Port Maritime de Marseille. Also, Velodrome Stadium and Prado Beach are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Jules Guesde Station is 5 minutes and Colbert Metro Station is 6 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
142 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Terrace configurations vary for ‘Superior Double Room, Terrace’ and ‘Deluxe Apartment with Terrace, 4 Persons’ accommodations. These accommodations are equipped with either a garden level terrace, an enclosed terrace, or an open terrace. Requests for a specific terrace type are not guaranteed to be accommodated.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children aged 3 and younger eat free breakfast
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, up to 33 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Accessibility
Smooth flooring in room
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch LED TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Office
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Free local calls
Desk chair
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.25 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 14 for adults and EUR 7 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.
Also known as
Ligo By Happyculture Marseille
Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture Hotel
Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture Marseille
Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture Hotel Marseille
Frequently asked questions
Does Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a maximum weight of 33 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What's the area around Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture like?
Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture is in 2nd Arrondissement, a short 5-minute walk from Jules Guesde Station and 6 minutes' walk from Le Panier.
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Reviews
Hôtel LIGO by HappyCulture Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
9.0
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was excellent with a wide variety of choices. (6 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2026
The hotel is in a very good location, the room was very clean and well equipped. The breakfast was really good.
Juyoung
Juyoung, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 22, 2026
Hot breakfast. Eggs, bacon, croissants the works
Ryley
Ryley, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 9, 2026
Yes the room was nice and the staff were excellent
portia
portia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2026
We (two middle aged women) stayed one night to break a journey, so we weren't looking for shops. The hotel really worked for us in terms of vicinity to the station and the seafront, where we had a stroll.
The room was very nice. Breakfast was lovely and generous for the price.
Ruth
Ruth, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 9, 2026
The room and the staff are very nice but there is not enough air in teh room; we had to let the window open-
Delphine
Delphine, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Sep 7, 2025
Great stay
Helpful staff
sally-ann
sally-ann, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 14, 2025
Staff are very knowledgeable and extremely courtious.
There was a geat vibe and the place felt safe and welcoming.
Great breakfast with lots of choice.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2025
The front desk staff was exceptional, made excellent suggestions and addressed all of our concerns immediately.
Anna
Anna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2025
The hotel was a very good surprise. We had an apartment and a double room, both of which were very clean and spacious. We also tried the breakfast which was excellent and full of choices. Just one small observation for the staff: a few more smiles make the clients feel better ;)
Armir
Armir, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 3, 2025
Clean room and good breakfast.
Hilario
Hilario, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2025
Beautiful spaces, smart design and decoration, very handy water and tea station, very convenient location, 10 min on foot from the main bus & train station, also from the old port. Convenient stores and restaurants that stay open till late and serve all day long as well.
Well behaved staff, very efficient, speaking english very well!
Eleni
Eleni, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2025
Nice and clean. Walking distance to the shops and old port.
Xing
Xing, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 14, 2025
Modern hotel with bigger room. Location is closed to old port. Customer service is good. Nice breakfast with many choices.
Cang
Cang, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 30, 2024
Staff wete helpful and friendly. The hotel room was nice.
Mauricio
Mauricio, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2025
Great location, spacous clean rooms, very helpful staff.
Only negative is the room AC is difficult to work to liking.
No English speaking chanels on the TV in room. Lots of Apps on the Smart TV but the internet signal not strong to run the programs like Netflix, Prime etc.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 7, 2025
good hotel, excellent location, friendly and helpful staff. But NO air conditioning - which during a heatwave was miserable.
Rooms were also not the cleanliest. Cloud have been better!
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2025
Great Stop, Fab AC, Spacious Rooms!
I was so grateful to the staff for letting us check in so late due to a wildfire and the airport delaying our flight. He kept in touch over WhatsApp. The rooms are huge for Europe! We were very comfortable. AC in July was super cold! Great place if you’re just sight seeing for a few days and not in the room too much and in need of a pool etc. thank you Hotel Ligo!
Lauren Emily
Lauren Emily, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 11, 2025
Very clean, not enough staff
Hotel Ligo had a fun, colorful design. The room and lobby were very clean. Blackout blinds covered the windows at night. The bed was comfortable.
However, the hotel needed more staff. When we arrived at breakfast, half the tables were covered by other guests' dirty dishes. The plates had run out. One of the coffee machines had no mugs. On the second day, the eggs were cold (not room temperature -- actually cold!). There was a long line at checkout because the front desk had just one worker.
I would stay here again, but not at full price.
Lillie
Lillie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2025
Great hotel
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2026
good
Stéphane
Stéphane, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 12, 2025
Wonderful one night stay
Had a great stay!
Marisa
Marisa, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 13, 2026
First time we stayed at HappyCulture hotel and were very impressed with hotel conditions, room and staff. To be picky the only down point was the small showerhead and space in the bath/shower. Would have been better to have just a bigger size shower.
Sergio
Sergio, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2025
Perfect
Amalric
Amalric, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2025
Even though the neighbourhood is not five stars, the hotel it’s staff and breakfast certainly are.
Chad
Chad, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 15, 2025
All good , except didn’t have a coffee maker at the lobby like the hotel in Boulogne-Billancourt