Key to Bordeaux – fairytale view, 2 bd + elevator

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first walked into Key to Bordeaux, I wasn’t expecting much from the name – it sounded a bit cheesy, you know? But the moment you step inside this place on Rue du Chais des Farines, you get it. The “fairytale view” part isn’t just marketing fluff. From the windows, you’re looking out over the Garonne with these gorgeous stone buildings creating this perfect Bordeaux postcard scene. I mean, I’ve stayed in plenty of places that promise views, but this actually delivers.

The location is honestly fantastic if you want to feel like you’re living in the city rather than just visiting it. You’re right in the heart of things on Rue du Chais des Farines – which, side note, used to be where they stored flour back in the day, hence the name. Walk five minutes and you’re at Place de la Bourse (that’s the one with the water mirror everyone posts on Instagram), but you’re tucked away enough that you don’t get the tourist crowds stomping around at all hours. The elevator mention in the name might seem random, but trust me, after hauling luggage up narrow French staircases in other rentals, you’ll appreciate it. The two bedrooms are actually spacious by European city standards, and they’ve done this thing where everything feels authentically French without being stuffy about it.

What really won me over was how they’ve managed to keep that old Bordeaux character – the exposed stone, the tall windows, the little architectural details you notice after a few days – while making everything actually functional. The kitchen has proper appliances (not those tiny European fridges that fit three items), and honestly, you’ll want to use it because the morning light streaming in while you’re having coffee is pretty special. Plus, you’re close enough to the Marché des Capucins that grabbing fresh stuff for breakfast becomes this lovely little routine. The building itself is quiet, even though you’re in the city center – I think it’s because of how these old stone walls are built. Only thing I’d mention is that if you’re coming in summer, it can get warm since these historic buildings weren’t exactly designed with air conditioning in mind, but the cross-breeze from those big windows helps. The 8.9 rating makes sense to me – it’s the kind of place where everything just works without trying too hard to impress you, and sometimes that’s exactly what you want when you’re exploring a city like Bordeaux.

Rooms

• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, 1 sofa bed and 2 × 2 single beds for 6 adults

Reviews

• Krystina from United States (9/10)

  We loved the location! Close to all the tram lines and easy walking distance to Rue Catherine and other city center activities. Very charming with modern updates.

• Nicholas from United States (9/10)

  Location and details for kitchen

• Esther from Spain (9/10)

  Ubicación, comodidad

• Juan from Spain (9/10)

  Lo mejor de todo la amable atención de la anfitriona Charlotte. Muy buena localización, muy amplio.

• Jeroen from Netherlands (8/10)

  Prachtige locatie, midden in het oude centrum. Alles op loopafstand.

• Katarina from Sweden (8/10)

  Jättemysigt område med många restauranger och caféer, ändå var det tyst i lägenheten.

• Fabien from France (9/10)

  Un grand merci à Valentine et à Charlotte pour leur accueil, la propreté du lieu et leur gentillesse s’accommodant avec beaucoup de courtoisie d’un changement d’horaire de départ.

• Carla from Portugal (9/10)

  Localização

• Barbara from Switzerland (9/10)

  Grosse tolle Wohnung an sehr guter Lage.
  Wirklich gute Wahl

• Sarah from Spain (8/10)

  Ubicación

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