Appart Hypercentre – Le Dijeaux

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to Appart Hypercentre on Rue Bouffard, I wasn’t expecting much from the exterior. It’s tucked into this narrow street that you’d probably miss if you weren’t specifically looking for it, but that’s actually part of its charm. You’re literally in the heart of old Bordeaux here, and I mean the real center – not some tourist trap version of it.

The thing about this place is that it gets the apartment-hotel concept right without trying too hard. The units feel like actual apartments, not hotel rooms pretending to be something else. Mine had this compact kitchen setup that was genuinely useful (I made coffee every morning and grabbed fresh pastries from the boulangerie around the corner on Rue Sainte-Catherine). The space isn’t huge – it’s a 3-star property, so manage your expectations – but everything’s laid out thoughtfully. What really struck me was how quiet it was at night, which honestly surprised me given how central the location is. You’d think being this close to Place de la Bourse would mean dealing with late-night noise, but the street itself is pretty residential.

The neighborhood knowledge you get just by staying here is worth the price alone. You’re a five-minute walk from the Garonne riverfront, and – here’s something most tourists don’t realize – you can easily walk to both the wine museum and the main shopping areas without dealing with trams or buses. I spent one evening just wandering through the narrow streets behind the hotel, discovering these tiny wine bars that definitely aren’t in any guidebooks. The staff actually knows the area too, which isn’t always a given. When I asked about where to find a decent dinner spot that wasn’t too touristy, they pointed me toward Rue du Pas-Saint-Georges, and honestly, that recommendation made my whole trip better. There’s this practical aspect to staying here that I really appreciated – the check-in was straightforward, there’s a small lift if you’re dealing with luggage, and the Wi-Fi actually works properly throughout the building. It’s those little details that matter when you’re trying to get work done or just want to relax after walking around Bordeaux all day. Sure, it’s not luxury accommodation, but for what it is – a well-located, properly maintained apartment-hotel in one of France’s most beautiful cities – it delivers exactly what you’d want. I’d definitely stay here again, and I’m usually pretty picky about these things.

Visitors often choose Bordeaux’s apartments over traditional hotels because they provide more space, kitchen facilities, and the opportunity to live like a local in this magnificent wine capital.

Rooms

• Apartment with Balcony with double bed, 1 double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children

Reviews

• Larysa from United States (8/10)

  nice and clean place
  excellent location

• Geraint from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Great location, comfortable, well equipped.

• Paul from Ireland (9/10)

  great clean accommodation in excellent location.

• Anthony from Australia (9/10)

  It was clean and great location
  Tram to airport close
  Easy walk to town and all attractions

• Val from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Location is great
  The appartment is on a lovely little road so close to the centre
  Was very peaceful and quiet

• Jamie from France (9/10)

  Nice apartment, good location on a quiet street well equipped.

• William from South Africa (8/10)

• Annie from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Location, spacious

• Bev from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Good location
  Air con

• Brian from Faroe Islands (7/10)

  nice location and appartment

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