petit appartement T2 à 5 min de la gare

petit appartement T2 à 5 min de la gare Overview

First Impressions

The petit appartement T2 à 5 min de la gare is exactly what it promises — a compact, well-thought-out space that’s genuinely five minutes from Bordeaux‘s main train station. I mean, I timed it myself walking at a normal pace, and it’s actually closer to four minutes if you’re not dragging heavy luggage. The building sits on Place André Meunier dit Mureine, which sounds fancy but is really just a quiet residential square that feels refreshingly local. You know what struck me first? How this three-star place manages to feel so much more polished than its rating suggests.

Location & Getting Around

Honestly, the location is pretty brilliant for this area. You’re close enough to hear the occasional train announcement if you listen carefully, but far enough that it doesn’t bother you at night. The neighborhood has that authentic French residential vibe — there’s a small café around the corner where locals actually go for their morning coffee, and a boulangerie that closes for lunch like proper French bakeries should. From here, you can walk to the historic center in about fifteen minutes, or just hop on the tram system which connects right near the station.

The Space Itself

The apartment is what the French call a T2, which basically means you get a separate bedroom plus a living area with a small kitchen. It’s not huge — I’d say perfect for two people, maybe a bit snug if you’re planning to spend a lot of time indoors. The room has this nice natural light that comes in during the morning, and the bed is actually comfortable (you’d be surprised how often that’s not the case in budget places). The kitchenette setup is pretty basic but functional — you can make coffee and simple meals, though you’ll probably want to explore Bordeaux’s food scene instead.

What Makes It Work

There’s something refreshingly honest about this place. The owner clearly put thought into the small details — good water pressure in the shower, decent Wi-Fi, and proper blackout curtains that actually block the light. Parking can be found on the street, though like most European cities, you’ll need to pay attention to the signs and time limits. The whole setup feels like staying in a friend’s spare apartment rather than a sterile hotel room, which I think is exactly the point.

Why Guests Love It

What really sells this place is how it lets you live like a local for a few days. You’re not in the touristy center where everything costs twice as much, but you’re close enough to everything that matters. Couples seem to particularly appreciate the privacy and the fact that you can actually cook breakfast together if you want to. The train station proximity means you can easily take day trips to other parts of the region — Saint-Émilion is less than an hour away, and the coast is totally doable. For the price point, it’s honestly hard to find better value in Bordeaux, especially somewhere that feels this authentic.

petit appartement T2 à 5 min de la gare Accommodations

Reviews of petit appartement T2 à 5 min de la gare

• Ian from United Kingdom (6/10)

  Spacious clean comfortable arm chair good ventilating fans clean warm shower and bathroom microwave

• Jef from United Kingdom (5/10)

  Proximity to Marché des Capucins. Also easy walk to all main attractions and many decent restaurants, cafés etc.

• Salome from South Africa (7/10)

  Close to St Jean train station and Paludate/Belcier bus stations, about 15 minutes walk. Everything you need for a day or 2.

• Tricha from Ireland (6/10)

  It was central and easy to find. Check in was easy, host corresponded really well and was helpful.

• Volodymyr from Ukraine (7/10)

  It was clean and all equipped that listed on Booking. Not far to the city center. Low price for this area.

• Adriaan from South Africa (4/10)

  Location was good
  Excellent heating systems
  Washing machine very useful
  Good Wifi

• David from United Kingdom (7/10)

  Quirky apartment that had plenty of space and cooking facilities

• Paulina from United Kingdom (1/10)

  Good location, 20min walk from the centre

• Karla from Australia (3/10)

  Near the train station and shopping in centre of Brordeaux.

• Ronan from Germany (1/10)

  I liked nothing about the place and I left about 30 mins after arriving

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