Bordeaux City Centre
Bordeaux
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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 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.
Hotel de Ville Palais Rohan
Bordeaux’s city hall is housed in a spectacular palace, which features ornate interiors, elegant gardens and an art gallery stocked with masterpieces.
Things to do
Bordeaux: Guided River Cruise
Bordeaux: River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé
The Best of Bordeaux Walking Tour + 1 Glass of Wine
Bordeaux: Wine and Trade Museum Entry Ticket & Wine Tasting
Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting
Top hotels in Bordeaux City Centre
Hotel Konti by HappyCulture
Welcoming, friendly and helpful staff. Clean, comfortable room, small quiet lounge area, with complimentary coffee. Excellent location.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
ibis Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck
Excellent staff at reception. Rooms fine. Very convenient. Service staff using the guest lifts before check-out time causes a log jam with very long waits , but besides that, all good.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
FirstName Bordeaux - part of JdV by Hyatt
Staff very friendly and helpful. Room was excellent.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Staycity Aparthotels, Bordeaux City Centre
It was wonderful!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Intercontinental Bordeaux Le Grand Hotel by IHG
Everything was perfect. We’ve stayed many times. I book the Intercontinental because I know we are going to have a wonderful stay, wonderful service, fantastic amenities every time. Fabulous as usual! Thank you.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hotel Bordeaux Clemenceau by HappyCulture
We had one night here. The hotel was clean and the lady on reception spoke English which was helpful. Parking is very handy (opposite the hotel) which is arranged through the hotel: a QR code is given by Reception and you use this on entry to the car park. At the time of our entry, the QR code did ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 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, Jardin Public and Palais Gallien are top sights worth seeing.
