Where to sleep in Bordeaux? My top hotel recommendations

Are you planning a getaway to the Gironde capital and wondering where to sleep in Bordeaux? Finding the right accommodation is essential to fully enjoy the city, from its UNESCO-listed architecture to its lively quays and renowned gastronomy. I also advise you to take a look at my complete article on visiting Bordeaux, what to see and what to do, where I share all my ideas for walks, sightseeing, and my favorite gourmet addresses to complete your program.

During our 2024 trip with my favorite photographer, we had the pleasure of testing and visiting several hotels, from 3-star to 5-star properties. Whether you are looking for a historic palace steeped in history, a boutique hotel with a “feel good” design, or a trendy and friendly spot in the historic center, you are sure to find what you’re looking for in our selection. So, here is my notebook of great addresses to help you choose the ideal accommodation in Bordeaux!

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L’InterContinental Bordeaux: 5-star luxury facing the Opera House

This legendary Bordeaux hotel is housed in a historic private mansion in the city, built in 1789 by the architect Victor Louis. He is also the architect of the Bordeaux Opera, built 10 years earlier and standing opposite it in a mirror effect. The building’s transformation into a tourist hotel took place at the turn of the 19th century with the creation of a restaurant, and again in the early 20th century. After a long closure, the hotel reopened as a 5-star luxury hotel in 2007 following a renovation led by the famous interior designer Jacques Garcia. Today, the hotel comprises 7 distinct buildings.

We haven’t had the chance to sleep in this beautiful establishment yet, but we were able to visit it to discover its main features and spaces. In addition to the Boudoir de Léa and Le Bordeaux restaurant that I mentioned above, the hotel also features an incredible Guerlain Spa, a two-Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant, Le Pressoir d’Argent Gordon Ramsay, and a rooftop with a breathtaking view of the city (the perfect place for a drink with a view).

InterContinental Bordeaux Hotel ☆☆☆☆☆

2-5 Place de la Comédie, 33000 Bordeaux

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FirstName Bordeaux: a 4-star lifestyle hotel in Mériadeck

This 100% “feel good” lifestyle hotel is the first from this young brand. It is located in a building typical of the 60s/70s, emblematic of modernist architecture, in the Mériadeck district of Bordeaux. The project for this district was entrusted at the time to the architect Jean Royer according to the principles of “slab urbanism,” including the separation of pedestrian paths and automobile traffic. We really liked this hotel designed by the architect Nicolas Adnet of Studio MHNA. It offers 137 rooms and suites divided into 5 categories (Cocon, Cockpit, Tribe, Collector, and Firstroom). We stayed in a Cockpit room which offers a panoramic view of the city. If you aren’t staying at the hotel but want to come and discover this address, you can come and have a cocktail at the hotel bar, the Bada, which I told you about in the previous paragraph.

The great tip: on every floor of the hotel, there is a kitchenette with self-service products for guests, which we found really great!

FirstName Bordeaux ☆☆☆☆

14, rue Claude Bonnier 33 000 Bordeaux

Rates: room from €131

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The Mama Shelter Bordeaux: the trendy 3-star address in the historic center

You know that I really like Mama Shelter hotels; I have already told you about those in Marseille, Rennes, and Luxembourg in my articles on these cities. The Mama Shelter group represents 18 urban hotels across 15 cities and 9 countries. As in all the brand’s establishments, there are common features in all the hotels: a festive atmosphere (with DJ sets on weekends), a relaxed vibe, a restaurant within the hotel, and very good bedding in the rooms. Located in the historic center of Bordeaux, on the Place Saint-Christoly, the hotel notably offers a super trendy rooftop with a panoramic view of the surroundings.

Mama Shelter Bordeaux Hotel ☆☆☆

19 Rue Poquelin Molière, 33000 Bordeaux

Hotel rates: from €112 per night

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I hope that with all this, I have made you want to visit Bordeaux, and if you also have your own great addresses and tips for this destination, don’t hesitate to share them in the comments below!

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