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.
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.
Bordeaux Cathedral
Marvel at panoramic views of the city and reflect in the peaceful nave at this iconic religious building, the seat of the Archdiocese of Bordeaux.
Things to do
Bordeaux: River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé
Bordeaux: Wine and Trade Museum Entry Ticket & Wine Tasting
Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting
Bordeaux: Introduction to Bordeaux Wines Tasting Workshop
Top hotels in Bordeaux City Centre
Hôtel Burdigala by Inwood Hotels
Very professional staff, great advice on where to go and the best way of getting there. An outstanding option when visiting Bordeaux.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
ibis Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck
Great location. Close to historic centre. Airport tram right outside.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Novotel Bordeaux Centre
Service was excellent, minimal tea and coffee services in room. Good location and very helpful staff,
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025
Hotel Konti by HappyCulture
Nice room, great location
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Staycity Aparthotels, Bordeaux City Centre
Friendly, helpful staff; excellent location; small room but can have breakfast etc. in room if you wish; laundry facilities good.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hotel Bordeaux Clemenceau by HappyCulture
The rooms are comfortable (the bed was great) the rooms are extremely small. The shower so small that my husband (6’2”) had to open the shower door to properly wash. The hotel was clean and the staff friendly. The windows are far from sound proof, it’s a lively neighbourhood but I sleep quite soundly. ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
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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 Seurin - Fondaudège
If you're spending some time in Saint Seurin - Fondaudège, Palais Gallien and St. Seurin Basilica are top sights worth seeing.
Saint-Bruno - Saint-Victor
While you're in Saint-Bruno - Saint-Victor, take in top sights like Patinoire Meriadeck or Musée des Beaux-Arts, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hotel de Police Tram Station or Gaviniès Tram Stop.
Bordeaux City Centre Travel Guide
Hotels Near Bordeaux City Centre, Bordeaux
- Hôtel de Ville - Quinconces Hotels
- Chartrons Hotels
- Bastide Hotels
- Bordeaux Golden Triangle Hotels
- Grand Parc-Paul Doumer Hotels
- Saint Seurin - Fondaudège Hotels
- Capucins - Victoire Hotels
- Saint-Bruno - Saint-Victor Hotels
- Meriadeck Hotels
- Saint-Michel Hotels
- Caudéran Hotels
- Bordeaux Sud Hotels
- Saint Augustin Hotels
- Victor Hugo - Saint-Augustin Hotels
- Saint Genès Hotels
- Saint-Michel - Nansouty - Saint-Genès Hotels
