Bordeaux City Centre Travel Guide

Bordeaux

A grand, illuminated building complex with a central dome and two wings, reflecting in a calm water surface.
A historic bridge with multiple arches, ornate street lamps, and a tall cathedral spire in the background.
A historic cathedral with a large rose window and a clock tower. People are sitting on benches in the foreground.
A historic fountain with sculptures in a public square, surrounded by classical architecture.
A person riding a unicycle on a wet plaza with reflections, surrounded by people and a Ferris wheel in the background.

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A historic building with ornate architecture and a 'Galerie' sign.

Rue Sainte-Catherine

8.8/10 (1,602 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Bordeaux: Little Electric Train Tour

Bordeaux: Tour on a Small Electric Train

฿532
per adult
Bordeaux: Tour on a Small Electric Train
Bordeaux: River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé

Bordeaux: River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé

฿723
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Bordeaux: River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé
Guided cruise Bordeaux UNESCO

Guided cruise Bordeaux UNESCO

฿570
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided cruise Bordeaux UNESCO
Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Direct Ticket and Wine Tasting

Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting

฿875
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting
Bordeaux: Guided River Cruise

Bordeaux: Guided River Cruise

฿570
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bordeaux: Guided River Cruise
Bordeaux: Historical Tour and Sweet Food Tastings

Bordeaux food tour: sweet treats & highlights (IN FRENCH)

฿913
per adult
Bordeaux food tour: sweet treats & highlights (IN FRENCH)
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Top hotels in Bordeaux City Centre

FirstName Bordeaux - part of JdV by Hyatt

FirstName Bordeaux - part of JdV by Hyatt

4 out of 5
14 Rue Claude Bonnier Bordeaux
The price is ฿4,486 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿4,486
฿5,216 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bordeaux. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (464 reviews)
"Great location, staff and easy journal to airport and railway station."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

FirstName Bordeaux - part of JdV by Hyatt
Staycity Aparthotels, Bordeaux City Centre

Staycity Aparthotels, Bordeaux City Centre

3 out of 5
45 Rue Leyteire Bordeaux Gironde
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,753 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿2,753
฿3,213 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bordeaux. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (739 reviews)
"The bathrooms really need to have more than a single hook to hang towels, robes or pj's. The showers really need a shelf to be able to leave personal items in there for duration of stay. The kitchen was way too small to really be functional to make " eating at home" a real option. We hoped to be ..."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Staycity Aparthotels, Bordeaux City Centre
Hôtel Burdigala by Inwood Hotels

Hôtel Burdigala by Inwood Hotels

5 out of 5
115 Rue Georges Bonnac Bordeaux Gironde
The price is ฿6,159 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿6,159
฿7,165 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bordeaux. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (211 reviews)
"Great staff location and room"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Hôtel Burdigala by Inwood Hotels
Best Western Premier Hotel Bayonne Etche Ona - Bordeaux

Best Western Premier Hotel Bayonne Etche Ona - Bordeaux

4 out of 5
4 Rue Martignac Bordeaux Gironde
The price is ฿4,780 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
฿4,780
฿5,540 total
26 Nov - 27 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bordeaux. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (996 reviews)
"Staff was extremely helpful, location was excellent"

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Best Western Premier Hotel Bayonne Etche Ona - Bordeaux
Intercontinental Bordeaux Le Grand Hotel by IHG

Intercontinental Bordeaux Le Grand Hotel by IHG

5 out of 5
2-5 Place De La Comédie Bordeaux Gironde
The price is ฿9,287 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
฿9,287
฿10,606 total
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bordeaux. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (731 reviews)
"Great hotel in a great location with a great staff! Great!"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Intercontinental Bordeaux Le Grand Hotel by IHG
La Tour Intendance

La Tour Intendance

3 out of 5
14-16 Rue De La Vieille Tour Bordeaux Gironde
The price is ฿2,776 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿2,776
฿3,238 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bordeaux. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very good! (308 reviews)
"Plus points: convenient location, charming old building, helpful cleaning staff Less good: small bedroom and tiny bathroom, stains of humidity in shower roof and tiling joints. Very humid building, no lift."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

La Tour Intendance
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Where to stay in Bordeaux City Centre

Find the best Bordeaux City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A fountain with horses and a statue in the background.
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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.

Storefronts of 'Antiques Piat' and 'La Petite Boulangerie Notre Dame'.

Chartrons

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Chartrons. Spend some time visiting top spots like Quai des Marques, and catch the metro at Cours du Medoc Tram Station or Les Hangars Tram Station to see more of the area.

A stone bridge with multiple arches over a calm river, featuring ornate street lamps and a prominent tower in the background.

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.

A river with a modern building and a boat named "LA DAME" in the foreground.

Quartier du Lac

Noted for its lake views and bars, there's plenty to explore in Quartier du Lac. Top attractions like Barriere Casino Theatre and Stade Atlantique are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Claveau Tram Station or Brandenburg Tram Station to see more of the city.

A historic church with ornate architecture, a large central window, and a cross on top.

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.

Bordeaux City Centre Travel Guide