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.
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Top hotels in Bordeaux City Centre
Staycity Aparthotels, Bordeaux City Centre
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Best Western Premier Hotel Bayonne Etche Ona - Bordeaux
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
Hôtel Burdigala by Inwood Hotels
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
FirstName Bordeaux - part of JdV by Hyatt
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
ibis Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Intercontinental Bordeaux Le Grand Hotel by IHG
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
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.
Hotels Near Bordeaux City Centre, Bordeaux
- Hôtel de Ville - Quinconces Hotels
- Chartrons Hotels
- Bordeaux Golden Triangle Hotels
- Bastide Hotels
- Grand Parc-Paul Doumer Hotels
- Saint Seurin - Fondaudège Hotels
- Saint-Michel Hotels
- Capucins - Victoire Hotels
- Bordeaux Sud Hotels
- Saint-Bruno - Saint-Victor Hotels
- Caudéran Hotels
- Meriadeck Hotels
- Saint Augustin Hotels
- Victor Hugo - Saint-Augustin Hotels
- Saint-Michel - Nansouty - Saint-Genès Hotels
- Saint Genès Hotels