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Balaena

Hostal near Velodrome Stadium in Marseille

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Exterior
Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking | View from room
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 5 per person)
Reception
Shared fridge, microwave

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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83 Av. de la Pointe Rouge, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, 13008
  • Place, La Corniche
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Plage de la Pointe Rouge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Borely Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Marseille (MRS-Marseille - Provence)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Quadruple Room | View from room

Basic Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Room

Basic Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Marseille

8th Arrondissement stay.At this 8th Arrondissement hostal, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of La Corniche and Gulf of Lion. Also, Plage de la Pointe Rouge is within half a mile (1 km) and Bonneveine Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • La Corniche - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Plage de la Pointe Rouge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Borely Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Prado Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Calanques National Park - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sainte-Marguerite Dromel Station - 6 min drive
  • La Pomme Station - 11 min drive
  • Marseille - Provence Airport (MRS) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Serenata - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rouge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar du Sablier - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rouge Tendance - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mama Beach - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Balaena

Hostal near Velodrome Stadium in Marseille
Balaena offers its guests a communal living room, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Marseille hostal is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Balaena offers 15 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5 per person

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.08 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 5 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

BALAENA Hostal
BALAENA Marseille
BALAENA Hostal Marseille

Frequently asked questions

How close is Balaena to the airport?

Balaena is 20.2 mi (53-min drive) away from the Marseille - Provence Airport (MRS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Balaena have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Balaena.

How close is Balaena to the beach?

This hostal is a short 5-minute walk from Plage de la Pointe Rouge and 13-minute walk from Bonneveine Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Balaena offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Balaena, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 5 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Balaena?

No, there is no casino at this hostal.

What time is check-in at Balaena?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Balaena?

Free parking is not available at this hostal.

Does Balaena have a pool?

Balaena does not have a pool.

Does Balaena have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostal.

How close is Balaena to downtown Marseille?

Balaena is 3.5 mi away from Marseille.

Balaena Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super accueil, personnel extremement arrangeant et a l ecoute, situation geographie que tres pratique
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurélie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Auberge de jeunesse à Marseille

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hostal befindet sich in einer sehr schönen Umgebung, direkt am Strand und gute Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Das Zimmer war sehr ruhig, man konnte gut schlafen. Das Hostel ist sehr gepflegt und sauber. Das Personal war sehr nett und freundlich. Auch Frühstück konnte man täglich bestellen. Ich war mit der Unterkunft äußerst zufrieden.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025