Bordeaux City Centre Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Rue Sainte-Catherine
If you love to shop, this French street has great appeal. People watch as you have a drink or meal. The street seems to have a life of its own.
Place des Quinconces
The biggest square in France, this plaza hosts festivals, concerts and markets and features monuments dedicated to famous writers.
Place Saint Pierre
Learn about the local history of Bordeaux with a stop at Place Saint Pierre. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Place de la Bourse
Explore this photogenic riverside square, which is bordered by two grand neoclassical palaces and features a spectacular fountain at its center.
Bordeaux Cathedral
Marvel at panoramic views of the city and reflect in the peaceful nave at this iconic religious building, the seat of the Archdiocese of Bordeaux.
Grand Theatre of Bordeaux
As with many stately buildings that dominate their space, this one has a superb presence. Tour this magnificent building and enjoy one of its performances.
Things to do
Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting
Bordeaux: River Cruise with Commentary, Wine and Canelé
Guided Saint-Emilion Wine Tasting & Village Visit From Bordeaux
Bordeaux: River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé
Bordeaux: Guided River Cruise
Top hotels in Bordeaux City Centre
ibis Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck
"Tout à proximité"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Staycity Aparthotels, Bordeaux City Centre
"Good stay. Loved the garden areas around the hotel. Staff very pleasant. Easily walkable to tourist places"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
FirstName Bordeaux - part of JdV by Hyatt
"Staffs were great ! Found it difficult to unload luggage's at the front of the hotel because of limited parking space ! ( it's a one way street , you might be blocking the car behind you ) Also , the gym equipments were malfunctioned!"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Grand Hotel Francais
"Clean room. Great bed. Boutique Hotel. Very good location. Staff excellent."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
La Tour Intendance
"I rarely write a review but I think this hotel experience categorically does not deserve a rating of over 8, given that our room: - was next to a public alleyway, meaning the curtains had to be closed the whole time, allowing for no natural light - had no door between the bedroom and toilet, with ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Hôtel Majestic
"Staff was very accommodating"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bordeaux City Centre
Bordeaux Golden Triangle
If you're spending time in Bordeaux Golden Triangle, you might enjoy attractions like Place de la Comédie and Rue Sainte-Catherine. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Grand Theatre Tram Station to see more of the city.
Hôtel de Ville - Quinconces
If you're spending time in Hôtel de Ville - Quinconces, check out sights like Grand Theatre of Bordeaux or Place de la Comédie and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Grand Theatre Tram Station or Gambetta Tram Station.
Meriadeck
Travellers choose Meriadeck for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Meriadeck Tram Station or Hotel de Police Tram Station and check out top sights like Patinoire Meriadeck.
Saint Pierre
While you're in Saint Pierre, take in top sights like Place Saint Pierre and jump on the metro at Place de la Bourse Tram Station to see more of the city.
Saint-Bruno - Saint-Victor
While you're in Saint-Bruno - Saint-Victor, take in top sights like Patinoire Meriadeck or Museum of Illusions Bordeaux, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hotel de Police Tram Station or Gaviniès Tram Stop.
Saint Seurin - Fondaudège
If you're spending some time in Saint Seurin - Fondaudège, St. Seurin Basilica and Jardin Public are top sights worth seeing.
