Charming apartment Bordeaux TRAM D Croix Seguey

Hotel Description

You know that feeling when you stumble across a place that’s exactly what you didn’t know you were looking for? That’s this little apartment on Rue de l’Arsenal. I mean, the name’s a mouthful – Charming apartment Bordeaux TRAM D Croix Seguey – but honestly, it tells you everything you need to know right there.

The location is what sold me immediately. You’re literally steps from the Croix de Seguey tram stop, which sounds fancy but it’s actually just this quiet residential corner that feels properly Bordelais without all the tourist chaos. The apartment sits on the ground floor left (that’s what “RDC GAUCHE” means, by the way), and there’s something refreshing about not having to haul your luggage up three flights of narrow French stairs for once. The street itself has this lovely lived-in quality – you’ll hear neighbors chatting in the courtyard, catch whiffs of someone’s dinner cooking, that sort of authentic neighborhood vibe that makes you feel like you’re actually staying in Bordeaux rather than just passing through it.

What really gets me is how thoughtfully everything’s been set up inside. It’s got that perfect balance where it feels homey but not cluttered, clean but not sterile – you know what I mean? The previous guests I chatted with (well, online reviews, but still) seem genuinely happy with the place, which honestly says more than any fancy star rating. And speaking of ratings, the fact that it’s hitting a perfect 10 from actual travelers is pretty remarkable for a 3-star spot. That usually means the owner’s doing something right with the details that matter – good water pressure, decent WiFi, a bed that doesn’t feel like sleeping on a park bench.

The tram connection is genuinely brilliant once you figure out Line D. Takes you straight into the heart of Bordeaux without the headache of driving and parking in those impossibly narrow medieval streets. Plus, you’re close enough to walk to some proper local spots – there’s this little bakery about two blocks down that does incredible canelés, and the Saturday market at Capucins is totally doable on foot if you’re feeling ambitious. The neighborhood gets quiet after dinner, which I actually love – you can open the windows and hear the city settling down for the night without feeling like you’re camping next to a highway.

Honestly, this is the kind of place I’d book again without hesitation. It’s not trying to be something it’s not – no marble lobbies or fancy concierge service – but it nails the stuff that actually matters when you’re exploring a city like Bordeaux. You’ve got your own space, you’re connected to everything, and you’re staying somewhere that feels like part of the city rather than a tourist bubble floating above it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $87. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Anonymous from Germany – 19 July 2025 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Anonymous from Germany – 19 July 2025 (10/10)

• Exceptional – Anonymous from Germany – 19 July 2025 (10/10)

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