Ginko Travel Guide
Bordeaux
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Place de la Victoire
A gateway to the rest of the city, this bustling square in Bordeaux's student quarter is home to classical monuments and stylish restaurants.
Things to do
Bordeaux: Guided River Cruise
Bordeaux: River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé
Saint-Émilion: Bordeaux Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting
Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting
The Best of Bordeaux Walking Tour + 1 Glass of Wine
Bordeaux food tour: sweet specialities & highlights
Top hotels in Ginko
JOST Hôtel Bordeaux Centre Gare Saint Jean
Excellent service and very comfortable rooms.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Radisson Hotel Bordeaux Saint Jean
Didn't use it
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Mercure Bordeaux Centre Ville
Nice and clean, good size room. Nice feel to the room. Cozy bed.
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025
ibis Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck
Hotel was fine. Near to the cathedral. Rooms OK but hot even with the AC on Breakfast choice was good but at the weekend way too busy. Difficult to find a table. Coffee machines constantly breaking down and NO CROISSANTS after 9.15 am
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hôtel Burdigala by Inwood Hotels
Very clean, well run hotel. Great staff.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Residhotel Galerie Tatry
Everything was as expected Near the tram that took us directly to center and aiport ( very easy ) grocery walkable distance Loved my room and the staff is amazing
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ginko
Quartier du Lac
Noted for its lake views and bars, there's plenty to explore in Quartier du Lac. Top attractions like Barriere Casino Theatre and Aushopping Bordeaux Lac are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Claveau Tram Station or Brandenburg Tram Station to see more of the city.
Bordeaux-Lac
Lake views and bars are highlights of Bordeaux-Lac. Make a stop by Bordeaux Exhibition Center or Bordeaux Stadium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Claveau Tram Station to get around town.
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.
Le Lac
Lake views and bars are highlights of Le Lac. Make a stop by Matmut Atlantique Stadium or Bordeaux Stadium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Les Aubiers Tram Station to get around town.
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.
Grand Parc-Paul Doumer
Noted for its river views and bars, there's plenty to explore in Grand Parc-Paul Doumer. Top attractions like Jardin Public and Quinconces Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Camille Godard Tram Station or Place Paul Doumer Tram Station to see more of the city.
