Bordeaux City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Rue Sainte-Catherine
If you love to shop, this French street has great appeal. People watch as you have a drink or meal. The street seems to have a life of its own.
Place de la Bourse
Explore this photogenic riverside square, which is bordered by two grand neoclassical palaces and features a spectacular fountain at its center.
Place des Quinconces
The biggest square in France, this plaza hosts festivals, concerts and markets and features monuments dedicated to famous writers.
Place Saint Pierre
Learn about the local history of Bordeaux with a stop at Place Saint Pierre. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Grand Theatre of Bordeaux
As with many stately buildings that dominate their space, this one has a superb presence. Tour this magnificent building and enjoy one of its performances.
Place de la Victoire
A gateway to the rest of the city, this bustling square in Bordeaux's student quarter is home to classical monuments and stylish restaurants.
Things to do
Bordeaux: River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé
Bordeaux: Wine and Trade Museum Entry Ticket & Wine Tasting
Bordeaux food tour: sweet specialities & highlights
Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting
Top hotels in Bordeaux City Centre
Staycity Aparthotels, Bordeaux City Centre
Room was great!! Very centrally located to all of the areas we wanted to visit. Parking on site was a wonderful plus and the little patio off our room was a bonus. Provided Nespresso pods, sugar and cream and all essentials for a longer stay and cook in room if you had to. Front desk staff very helpful. ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Novotel Bordeaux Centre
ibis Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck
I recently stayed at this hotel and booked their most basic room, as I’ve done many times with Ibis hotels. Unfortunately, this time the experience fell short. The room had a strong smell of cigarette smoke (or something very similar), despite the hotel being non‑smoking. In the bathroom, there were ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Mercure Bordeaux Centre Ville
Hotel Konti by HappyCulture
Staff were very friendly, location was great for exploring the city, rooms were clean and good value
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
FirstName Bordeaux - part of JdV by Hyatt
We truly enjoyed our stay at First Name. Stayed two nights with out two dogs and would definitely come here again if ever in Bordeaux again. The room was clean and quiet. The bed was super comfortable and all staff were very nice and courteous. The food was excellent and the location just a few minutes ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Bordeaux City Centre
Bordeaux Golden Triangle
If you're spending time in Bordeaux Golden Triangle, you might enjoy attractions like Place de la Comédie and Rue Sainte-Catherine. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Grand Theatre Tram Station to see more of the city.
Hôtel de Ville - Quinconces
If you're spending time in Hôtel de Ville - Quinconces, check out sights like Grand Theatre of Bordeaux or Place de la Comédie and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Grand Theatre Tram Station or Gambetta Tram Station.
Meriadeck
Travellers choose Meriadeck for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Meriadeck Tram Station or Hotel de Police Tram Station and check out top sights like Patinoire Meriadeck.
Saint Pierre
While you're in Saint Pierre, take in top sights like Place Saint Pierre and jump on the metro at Place de la Bourse Tram Station to see more of the city.
Saint-Bruno - Saint-Victor
While you're in Saint-Bruno - Saint-Victor, take in top sights like Patinoire Meriadeck or Museum of Illusions Bordeaux, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hotel de Police Tram Station or Gaviniès Tram Stop.
Saint Seurin - Fondaudège
If you're spending some time in Saint Seurin - Fondaudège, Palais Gallien and Jardin Public are top sights worth seeing.
