Family house Bordeaux

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to Family house Bordeaux on Rue Naujac, I wasn’t expecting much. The street’s pretty quiet, which actually turned out to be a blessing since you’re literally in the heart of the city center but without all that tourist chaos. You know what really got me though? The moment you step inside, there’s this immediate sense that someone actually cares about this place. It’s not trying to be some fancy chain hotel – it’s more like staying at your well-traveled aunt’s house, if your aunt happened to have impeccable taste and lived in one of France’s most beautiful cities.

The location is honestly perfect, and I mean that without the usual travel writer hyperbole. You’re about a three-minute walk from Place Gambetta, where all the good cafés are (grab coffee at Plume Petit Déjeuner if you get the chance), and maybe ten minutes on foot to the Grand Théâtre. I spent most mornings wandering down toward the Garonne, and the walk takes you through these gorgeous 18th-century streets that most tourists miss because they’re all clustered around the main squares. Parking can be a bit tricky – there’s street parking but it fills up fast, so I’d recommend the underground garage at Place Gambetta if you’re driving. The staff actually gave me a little hand-drawn map with shortcuts to avoid the morning crowds, which was such a thoughtful touch.

What really sets this place apart is the attention to detail without being fussy about it. The rooms have this lived-in elegance – think antique furniture that’s actually comfortable, not just for show. My room faced the courtyard, so mornings were blissfully quiet except for the occasional church bells (which, let’s be real, is exactly the kind of sound you want to wake up to in Bordeaux). The bathroom was modern but not sterile, and honestly, the water pressure was better than my apartment back home. I stayed during late spring when the weather was perfect for walking, but I noticed they had portable fans available, which tells me they think ahead for those sweltering July weeks. The 8.2 rating makes total sense – it’s not trying to be a luxury palace, but everything works exactly as it should, and the warmth of the place makes up for any minor quirks. If you’re the type who wants to feel like you’re actually experiencing Bordeaux rather than just sleeping in it, this is your spot.

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

• Estimated price from: $383. Holiday Home with 2 × 1 double bed and 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Beautiful house in a quiet street but close to everything you need. – Aaron from United Kingdom – 14 September 2023 (8/10)

  The location was great. The street is very quiet but only a few minutes from busier areas to eat, drink etc. The tram drop off is close by and means easy access to the whole of Bordeaux on the easy to navigate transport system. The house has a nice open plan living and dining area with original features throughout the property.
  
  What could be improved: No air con in mid30's was a struggle, especially at the top of the house.

• Very good – Jonathan from United Kingdom – 16 March 2023 (8/10)

  What could be improved: Parking

• Great house in a great location! – Fiona from United Kingdom – 14 August 2023 (8/10)

  Great location, fully equipped, comfortable, good communication with host and butler excellent
  
  What could be improved: No blinds in bathrooms so felt on full view to neighbouring houses behind
  No wardrobes in bedrooms.

• Very good – Ruth from United Kingdom – 6 November 2022 (8/10)

  Great house, tons of space, generally well equipped and the hosts were very communicative and super accommodating with our request for early check-in etc. questions dealt with quickly.
  
  What could be improved: A lot of lights were burnt out, seemed they haven’t been checked in a while. Makes it tricky to use a pitch black toilet in the evening for example

• Tout était parfait – Oumar from France – 24 July 2023 (9/10)

  Calme, propreté, spacieux , confortable
  
  What could be improved: Ras

• Very good – Jose from Spain – 18 April 2025 (8/10)

  Localización y vivienda
  
  What could be improved: La falta de parking y el recomendado era muy caro.

• Très agréable pour court séjour – Melanie from France – 3 July 2023 (8/10)

  Emplacement
  Quartier calme
  Très grande maison
  Chambre et salle de bain grande
  Cuisine équipée
  Extérieur apprécié
  
  What could be improved: Équipement (four/ lave vaisselle) à changer
  Manque d’aération
  Rideau non opac la haut
  Quelques Traces d’usures
  A moderniser un peu

• optimal für einen Trip mit Freunden, da zentral und alles gut zu Fuß erreichbar – Karen from Germany – 20 June 2023 (7/10)

  Unterkunft war gut, etwas warm und ohne Klimaanlage. Schnelle Rückmeldung der Gastgeber bei Fragen.
  
  What could be improved: Einiges war nicht heil, hat uns aber soweit nicht gestört. Es könnten mehr Bedienungsanleitungen und Infomaterial bereit gestellt werden. Leider keine Parkmöglichkeiten bei Anreise mit PKW

• Very good – Matthew from United Kingdom – 26 November 2023 (8/10)

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