Appartement avec vue rue Ste Catherine

Hotel Description

So I stumbled across this apartment on Rue Sainte-Catherine, and honestly, it’s one of those places that grows on you. The name basically tells you everything – you’re literally on Bordeaux’s main shopping street, which means you’ll hear the city’s heartbeat right from your window. And I mean that in the best way possible, mostly.

The location is actually pretty brilliant if you think about it. You’re smack in the center of everything – I could walk to Place de la Comédie in maybe three minutes, and the tram runs right down the street, so getting to the wine districts or even out to the beach becomes ridiculously easy. What struck me was how the building sits right in that sweet spot where old Bordeaux meets modern convenience. You’ve got these gorgeous 18th-century facades all around, but then there’s a Zara downstairs and about fifteen wine bars within stumbling distance. The apartment itself feels more like staying at a friend’s place than a typical hotel – it’s got that lived-in comfort that three-star places sometimes nail better than their fancier cousins.

Now, let’s be real about the street noise situation. Rue Sainte-Catherine gets lively, especially on weekend evenings when everyone spills out of the bars and restaurants. But here’s the thing – it dies down after midnight, and honestly, the energy is part of the charm. I loved being able to grab my morning coffee from the little café next door (they do this incredible pain au chocolat situation), then people-watch from the window while planning my day. The 7.3 rating makes sense to me – it’s not luxury, but it’s solid and authentic. The check-in was smooth, the place was clean, and you’re literally living like a local Bordelais for however long you stay. Plus, and this matters if you’re planning to explore the wine country, you can actually park nearby if you’re brave enough to navigate the one-way streets (though I’d honestly recommend just using the excellent public transport). If you want to be in the thick of things and don’t mind a bit of urban buzz, this place delivers exactly what it promises – a real slice of Bordeaux life with that pedestrian street energy right outside your door.

Bordeaux’s hotels range from charming boutique properties in the historic city center to elegant châteaux converted into luxury accommodations in the surrounding wine country.

Rooms

• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 4 × 1 double bed for 4 adults

Reviews

• Razvan from Romania (7/10)

  The apartment is located at one end of the center, where the rue St Catherine (main shopping street in the city center) mounds into Rue Victor Hugo. Well positioned, very close to the pedestrian area with shops, pubs, bars, restaurants. Close to the accomodation is a parking where the host offers free access based on a card. There are 4 entries, 3 are public parkings and 1 is private.

• Rosemary from United Kingdom (7/10)

  Location very suitable.

• Stuart from France (9/10)

  Location and quirkiness of the place. Comfortable and fantastically located. Enjoyed the stay.

• Jacqueline from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The rue St Catherine is a vibrant and busy area with lots to see and many places to eat. The apartment has everything you need for a pleasant stay and was very clean and comfortable (and surprisingly quiet given the location). Maria was great at keeping us informed about accessing the apartment and made us feel very welcome.

• Alina from Germany (9/10)

  Lage perfekt für einen City Trip. Super netter Host, unkompliziertes Check in per Schlüssel Kasten. Gute Matratzen, Bettwäsche und Handtücher inklusive.

• Judith from Spain (7/10)

  Excelente ubicación. Cómodo apartamento con todo lo necesario.

• Marion from France (8/10)

  L’emplacement top et la taille de l’appartement
  La gentillesse des hôtes et la réactivité.

• Anne-laure from France (8/10)

  Appartement très propre et bien placé pour visiter la ville

• Larissa from Italy (8/10)

  Ottima posizione. Bel appartamento comodo, pulito, attrezzato con tutto il necessario.

• Marta from Spain (8/10)

  Genial ubicación

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