Nocnoc – Le Balcon de l’Oli 99m2

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Le Balcon de l’Oli? The space. I mean, 99 square meters sounds impressive on paper, but when you actually walk into this place on Rue Tombe l’Oly, it hits differently – like someone took a cramped Bordeaux apartment and just… opened it up. The ceilings are higher than you’d expect in this part of the city, and there’s this airy quality that’s honestly rare for central Bordeaux accommodations. The balcony (hence the name, obviously) overlooks the street, and while Rue Tombe l’Oly isn’t exactly the Champs-Élysées, there’s something charming about watching the morning rhythm of locals heading to work with their coffee and croissants.

The location is actually pretty clever – you’re close enough to Place Gambetta that you can walk there in about eight minutes, but far enough away that you’re not dealing with the weekend party crowd noise. I stayed here during wine harvest season, and the whole neighborhood has this lived-in feeling that tourist areas sometimes lack. There’s a little bakery two blocks down that locals line up at around 7 AM (their pain au chocolat is worth the early wake-up call), and you’re maybe a fifteen-minute walk to the tram line that’ll get you to the wine regions if that’s your thing. The apartment itself feels like someone’s stylish friend let you crash at their place – not overly designed, but thoughtfully put together. The kitchen is actually functional, which sounds basic but trust me, half these vacation rentals have kitchens that are basically decorative. I ended up cooking dinner a couple nights because the local market on Cours de l’Intendance had these incredible ingredients, and it felt natural to just… live there for a bit.

What really sells this place, though, is how effortless everything feels. Check-in was smooth – no awkward key exchanges or hunting down the owner – and the whole setup just works. The wifi doesn’t cut out during video calls (tested extensively), the shower has proper water pressure, and honestly, the bed is comfortable enough that I overslept twice. It’s got that sweet spot pricing where you feel like you’re getting more than you paid for, which is pretty rare in Bordeaux these days. The rating makes sense too – it’s not trying to be a luxury hotel experience, but it nails what it’s actually going for. If you want to feel like you’re living in Bordeaux rather than just visiting it, this is your spot. Fair warning though – the street can get a bit lively on Friday nights, but nothing earplugs can’t handle, and honestly, it adds to the authentic neighborhood vibe.

Rooms

• Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed, 6 × 2 single beds, 2 × 4 and 2 × 5 for 10 adults

Reviews

• Richard from Canada (10/10)

  Very good location , great for a large group

• Ciara from Ireland (10/10)

  A fantastic and beautiful apartment in a really great location, walking distance to the middle of the city. The communication was excellent with the hosts throughout. We were all very pleased.

• Simon from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Really nice flat, really well managed as well, owners were very helpful and friendly, would happily stay again. Great location as well. Each bedroom was good.

• Ian from United Kingdom (10/10)

  We had an excellent stay here,
  It’s well located near main shopping streets, and lots of places to eat, and drink. Bedrooms all nice and the air con really works, and very clean.

• Helen from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Lovely clean modern apartment with very comfortable beds.

• Beal from United States (10/10)

  had everything you needed!

• Anna from France (10/10)

  Appartement très fonctionnel et idéalement placé

• Kcm from France (9/10)

  L’emplacement, agencement de l’appartement, propreté

• Andrea from Dominican Republic (10/10)

  La limpieza y la amplitud

• Maria from Spain (9/10)

  Apartamento muy bonito y bien equipado. Muy cómodo para 10 personas y bien ubicado.

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