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Shared fridge, microwave
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Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking | View from room
Shared fridge, microwave
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available

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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
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Marseille (MRS-Marseille - Provence)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

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A room with bunk beds, a skylight, a shower, and a small painting on the wall.

Basic Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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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Basic Triple Room, Non Smoking

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Basic Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Marseille

Located in 8th Arrondissement, Balaena is next to La Corniche and Gulf of Lion. This 15-room guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area.
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What's nearby

  • La Corniche - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Plage de la Pointe Rouge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Borely Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Borely Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Prado Beach - 7 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sainte-Marguerite Dromel Station - 6 min drive
  • La Pomme Station - 11 min drive
  • Marseille - Provence Airport (MRS) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rouge Tendance - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar du Sablier - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪La Serenata - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪L'Équinoxe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake Marseille Borely - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Balaena

Balaena features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. This smoke-free guesthouse also has a communal living room.

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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

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

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

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 5 per person

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

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
  • Check-in: noon—-anytime
  • Check-out: 9:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

BALAENA Hostal
BALAENA Marseille
BALAENA Hostal Marseille

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to Balaena?

This guesthouse is situated in 8th Arrondissement, just steps from La Corniche and Gulf of Lion, and within a short walk of Plage de la Pointe Rouge. You'll also find Prado Beach and Calanques National Park within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Balaena?

As of May 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balaena on May 21, 2026 start from $118, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at Balaena?

No, there isn't parking at this guesthouse.

Does Balaena include a casino at the property?

No, Balaena doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Balaena?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Are there hot tubs at Balaena?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Balaena have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Balaena offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Balaena allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Balaena.

Are there connecting rooms at Balaena?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Balaena?

The closest major airport to Balaena is Marseille - Provence Airport (MRS), which is 20.2 mi away (54 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Balaena?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Balaena.

Balaena Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Nabila

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

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