Bastide Travel Guide
Bordeaux
Popular places to visit
Bordeaux Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Bordeaux Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Bordeaux. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Cité du Vin
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Cité du Vin during your travels in Bordeaux. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
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.
Bordeaux Exhibition Center
After visiting Bordeaux Exhibition Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bordeaux. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its wineries.
Place des Quinconces
The biggest square in France, this plaza hosts festivals, concerts and markets and features monuments dedicated to famous writers.
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.
Things to do
Bordeaux: River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé
Guided Saint-Emilion Wine Tasting & Village Visit From Bordeaux
Bordeaux: Guided River Cruise
Bordeaux food tour: sweet treats & highlights (IN FRENCH)
The Best of Bordeaux Walking Tour + 1 Glass of Wine
Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting
Top hotels in Bastide
ibis Bordeaux Centre Bastide
Staff very friendly. Location ideal for Eye Hospital and trams to centre. No problem parking with direct access to hotel. Rooms large and clean. Expensive breakfast especially as there was no scrambled eggs for breakfast both times we stayed there. If there again will not have breakfast in the hotel ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Eklo Hotels Bordeaux City center Bastide
Room functional and clean if small. Found the lighting insufficient but maybe it’s my eyes. Staff friendly, but very young, as one would expect from a place that has individual rooms as well as hostel beds in shared rooms. The place is bright and funky, which works for me. If you like exposed plywood, ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
ibis Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck
Nice simple hotel, well maintained, clean and in easy reach of the city centre and adjacent to a tram stop which runs from the airport to the centre. The staff were also very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux Centre
The staff was super helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Staycity Aparthotels, Bordeaux City Centre
Staff was amazing and very helpful!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Bordeaux Saint Jean
Great position- 5 minute walk to main railway station. Very clean good sized room. Could do with a few more lights. Nice modern decor. Plenty of space for clothes. Nice walk in shower. Most of staff were lovely and very helpful. The young lady who checked me in was rather non welcoming
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bastide
Chartrons
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Chartrons. Spend some time visiting top spots like Bordeaux Wine and Trade Museum, and catch the metro at Cours du Medoc Tram Station or Les Hangars Tram Station to see more of the area.
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-Michel
Discover Saint-Michel, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Saint-Michel include St. Michael Basilica and Marche des Capucins, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Saint-Michel Tram Station.
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.
Capucins - Victoire
If you're spending time in Capucins - Victoire, check out sights like Marche des Capucins or St. Michael Basilica and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint-Michel Tram Station or Victoire Tram Station.
Bassins a Flot
The restaurants and museums are just a few things visitors like about Bassins a Flot. Submarine Base of Bordeaux and Cap Sciences are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Bassins A Flot Tram Station or Rue Achard Tram Station to get around the larger area.
