Victoria Garden Bordeaux Centre

Hotel Description

I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Victoria Garden Bordeaux Centre on Cours De La Somme, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes these mid-range spots surprise you, and this one actually delivered way more character than I anticipated. The building has this lovely old Bordeaux charm that you see throughout the Nansouty Saint-Genes area – not the touristy stuff you get closer to the cathedral, but that authentic residential vibe where actual Bordelais live and work.

The location is honestly perfect if you want to feel like you’re staying in a real neighborhood rather than some sterile hotel district. You’re about a 15-minute tram ride from Place de la Victoire (the B line stops practically around the corner), but here’s the thing – you’ll probably end up walking more than you planned because this part of town is just pleasant to wander through. There’s a fantastic little bakery two blocks down that does these incredible canelés – way better than the touristy versions you’ll find near Saint-André Cathedral. The staff at Victoria Garden actually knows about it too, which tells you they’re plugged into the neighborhood. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward, no corporate nonsense, just friendly people who seemed genuinely happy to help you figure out the city.

The rooms themselves are clean and comfortable – I mean, you’re not getting luxury here, but everything works and there’s a certain French practicality to the setup that I appreciated. The beds are actually decent (I’m picky about this stuff), and the bathrooms are modern enough without trying too hard to be trendy. What really won me over was how quiet it gets at night. You’d think being on Cours De La Somme would mean traffic noise, but the windows are solid and the street settles down after evening rush hour. Parking can be a bit tricky – there’s street parking but it fills up, so I’d recommend asking about their arrangement with the nearby garage when you book. The breakfast is nothing fancy but hits the spot, especially the coffee which is… well, it’s France, so of course it’s good. That 7.9 rating makes total sense to me – it’s not trying to be something it’s not, just doing the basics really well with a bit of local personality thrown in. If you want to experience Bordeaux like someone who actually lives here rather than just hitting the major tourist spots, this is your spot.

Rooms

• Double Studio with 2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Triple Room with 2 × 1 single bed and 1 double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
• Suite with 2 × 2 single beds and 1 double bed for 4 adults, 2 children
• Superior Double Suite with 2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Twin Studio with 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Two Connecting Studios with 4 × 1 large double bed for 4 adults, 2 children
• Studio with Terrace with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Executive Suite with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Marceline from Malta (8/10)

  This is our second time in Bordeaux and definitely not the last. The hotel was very comfortable the bed bathroom and kitchenette and clean towels everyday and sheets was changed as well and very help full and had a little time to talk with Marlene she is so lovely and very kind 5☆ will recommend this hotel for sure.

• Izaskun from Spain (8/10)

  Very clean and confortable

• Eleni from Greece (7/10)

  Very wholesome environment, kind / helpful staff and very clean. Great location close to the centre. We took the deal with breakfast included, which was quite nice with various options ( i.e pancakes, bread, jams etc). Generally meets expectations for a 3 star hotel.

• Maria from United States (8/10)

  Nice size rooms and security of building

• Sam from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Good location , easy walk to all we needed, wanted to see. Self contained rooms, clean, friendly

• Stephanie from France (8/10)

  Location not far from downtown, comfortable, friendly

• Maisie24 from Australia (8/10)

• Maria from Greece (7/10)

• David from Netherlands (9/10)

  Close to the city center

• Mariapia from Italy (9/10)

  The studio apartment had everything you need.. quite comfy and the all staff is super kind and helpful
  The location is interesting
  Super quiet neighbourhood…15/20 far from the center
  Such a nice walk to get lost while strolling around those cute little streets
  I’ll certainly come back

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