Apartment in downtown Bordeaux

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about this place on Rue du Pas-Saint-Georges? The street itself – it’s one of those narrow Bordeaux lanes where you can actually hear conversations from the apartments across the way, but somehow it works. The building has that weathered limestone look that screams authentic Bordeaux, and honestly, being right in the city center means you’re literally a five-minute walk from Place de la Bourse. I mean, you step out the door and you’re already in the thick of things.

The apartment itself is… well, it’s solid. Three stars feels about right – it’s not going to wow you with fancy amenities, but everything you need is there and it actually works. The 7.3 rating makes sense once you spend a night or two; there are those little quirks you notice (the shower pressure could be better, and the Wi-Fi gets sketchy if you’re trying to video call home), but the trade-off is being able to walk to Rue Sainte-Catherine for shopping or grab dinner on Cours de l’Intendance without dealing with trams or taxis. The kitchen’s surprisingly well-equipped for a rental – I actually cooked a few meals with stuff from the Saturday market at Marché des Capucins, which is maybe a ten-minute stroll away.

What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night, despite being downtown. Sure, you’ll hear the occasional late-night reveler stumbling home from the wine bars, but it’s not the constant traffic noise you’d expect. The neighbors seem to be a mix of locals and other travelers, and there’s something kind of charming about hearing snippets of French conversation drifting through the courtyard in the mornings. Parking is honestly a bit of a nightmare if you’re driving – the streets around here are typical old Bordeaux narrow, and finding a spot can take twenty minutes of circling. But if you’re planning to explore on foot or use the excellent tram system, that’s not really an issue. The location really shines during the day when you realize you can walk to the Garonne riverfront, hit up the wine museum, or just wander through the UNESCO-listed streets without any real planning. It’s the kind of place where you feel like you’re actually living in Bordeaux for a few days rather than just visiting it.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Sienna from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Great location and living spaces of the flat were very clean with good facilities.

• Alexandra from France (6/10)

  Le salon/cuisine était joliment refait. Jolies couleurs. L’emplacement est central et au calme.

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