Central Hostel

Bordeaux hostel with bar/lounge, aimed at LGBTQ+ guests

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Located near a train station, Central Hostel is a great choice for a stay in Bordeaux. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Sainte-Catherine Tram Station is 2 minutes and Hôtel de Ville Tram Stop is 3 minutes.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Communal living room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Snack bar/deli
The current price is $208
$232 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

Room options

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A neatly made bed with white sheets, a wooden nightstand with a bottle, glasses, and a smartphone.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 Lits)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bunk bed with a ladder, white bedding, and a wooden wall with a travel-themed wallpaper.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 Lits)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (8 Lits)

A bunk bed room with a window providing a view of trees.

Shared Dormitory, Women only (8 Lits)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Private Dormitory - 6 Persons

A bunk bed with a person using a laptop, wooden walls, and a metal ladder.

Private Dormitory - 6 Persons

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Private Dormitory - 8 Persons

A narrow hallway with a bunk bed on the left and a patterned wall on the right.

Private Dormitory - 8 Persons

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2 Place Saint-Projet, Bordeaux, 33000

What's nearby

  • Rue Sainte-Catherine - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Place de la Bourse - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Place Saint Pierre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bordeaux Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grand Theatre of Bordeaux - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Merignac Airport (BOD) - 28 min drive
  • Bordeaux-Benauge Station - 6 min drive
  • Bordeaux St-Jean Station - 28 min walk
  • Bordeaux (ZFQ-Saint-Jean SNCF Train Station) - 30 min walk
  • Sainte-Catherine Tram Station - 2 min walk
  • Hôtel de Ville Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Hotel de Ville Tram Station - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Palatino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪O Douze - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Magnus - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Saint Georges - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Central Hostel

  • Located near a train station, Central Hostel is a great choice for a stay in Bordeaux. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Sainte-Catherine Tram Station is 2 minutes and Hôtel de Ville Tram Stop is 3 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 15 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to LGBTQ guests

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Boat tours nearby

Working away

  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Communal living room
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.15 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 5.50 to 7.00 for adults, and EUR 5.50 to 5.50 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 5 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Cashless transactions are available.

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Central Hostel Bordeaux

Central Bordeaux

Central Hostel Bordeaux

Central Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Central Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Bordeaux

Frequently asked questions

Does Central Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Central Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Central Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Central Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Central Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Central Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 5 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Central Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Barriere Casino Theatre (11-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Central Hostel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as boat tours.

What's the area around Central Hostel like?

Central Hostel is in Bordeaux City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Sainte-Catherine Tram Station and 3 minutes' walk from Pey Berland Tower.

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Reviews

Central Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent and a great value with the option to pay with the room reservation. (3 reviews)
  • The attached bar and restaurant offered a good selection of food and drinks. (3 reviews)
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6/10 Good

Good place to stay for the location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, great location
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6/10 Good

Very central location
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10/10 Exceptional

A modest, clean and centrally located well run youth hostel. The plaza just in front seems to attract some weird people. Do not mind this, they are doing their thing and din’t bother anyone. Very close to tons of shops and restaurants. Beds were confortable, temperature was fine. It may be a bit difficult for some folks to get into the top bunks. Lobby area was welcoming and comfortable. Showers were ok, good warm water with decent pressure. I would recommend for a solo trip b
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10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant stay

Fantastic service, very well situated - great value for money for a short stay in the city.
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10/10 Exceptional

great stay

very pleasant stay julliette was very informative and professional. highly recimmend staying here good location!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Overall, I had a very nice stay. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The hostel is, as its name suggests, very central and easy to reach from the train station. The rooms, bathrooms, and showers were clean, though the first night, the bathroom on my floor was out of order, and the women's showers lacked hooks for hanging clothing and towels. It appeared that they were doing work on those spaces, so it may not be an issue in the future. The other people in my rooms (a mixed sex room the first night and an all-women room for the four following nights) were very nice and considerate. I would recommend Central Hostel as a pleasant and budget-conscious way to visit Bordeaux.
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10/10 Exceptional

The service was very good and comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Huge private top floor room with a view

We stayed in 401 which is a very large private room. We lived everything about the room and the stay. The hostel is perfectly located for walking to all the old town sites. We’ll stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay in a family room. When we closed the window it was completely quiet with no noise getting in from the square. Staff were very helpful. The breakfast option was excellent. The location was perfect for walking about the beautiful city. Highly recommend.
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8/10 Very good

Location location location! I loved my stay at the Central Hostel. The staff were super nice and helpful and the location is truly central and very walkable. I stayed in a 8 bed mixed dorm for the first time and the blackout blinds were a gamechanger for me. Other than a microwave there's no kitchen but there're an Aldi and Carrefour nearby which is super helpful. The washrooms and the showers weren't the cleanest and it didn't feel like they were being cleaned daily but it's a hostel after all. If I'd ever go back to Bordeaux, I'll definitely stay here but would book a female dorm instead. Merciii :>
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8/10 Very good

Decent stay but lacks aktivities and cleanness

I was a bit disappointed with my stay at this hostel. The location was very good, and the room was nice with very private bunkbeds that each had its own curtain. That made you feel like you had your own little space. However, there were no activities during my stat, and there was generally not a hostel “vibe” where you felt it was natural to speak to others. The bar-area in the reception was alright, but each person just sat by themself. For me, that was quite disappointing. Furthermore, in the room, there were some very weird-looking dark spots in the ceiling that definitely looked like some kind of mould. Unfortunately, I do not have any pictures, but it was definitely a bit concerning. Other than that, the room was clean and the bed felt very nice as well.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place !
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8/10 Very good

Nice hostel for short term stays. Can be noisy due to people on the street outside.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service
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10/10 Exceptional

Cute, clean, centrally located hostel!

Amazing hostel! Cute, clean and perfectly located on StCatherine street (longest pedestrian only street!! Lots of shopping!). All the facilities were in great condition and updated. As a solo traveler it could have been a little bit more socially oriented, but that is being super picky! Would recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic!!

This did not seem like a hostel. It was amazing. we had a private room. Location cannot be beat. Amazing cafe and area to hang out downstairs. super quiet. On a famous square in an old church.
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8/10 Very good

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10/10 Exceptional

Unfortunately, the hostel does not have control of its surroundings. At the time of my stay, there were some unhoused people with dogs. And at night they would bark. ( the dogs not the people ) But in no insistence did I feel unsafe. The area is very centrical and walking distance to most attraction. Highly recommend.
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6/10 Good

location is brilliant in the centre of Bordeaux. However, i went expecting breakfast as advertised only to be told they did not serve food. They need to change their ads about the hostel. However, excellent cafe just round the corner. They also need to be more communicative about tourism, and where the tourist bureau is, as they themselves were not able to answer my questions. Staff good natured however.
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8/10 Very good

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4/10 Fair

The area is not safe, a lot of homeless around the hotel. Services are very limited: WiFi didn’t work, terrible smell in the lobby and bathroom, not possible to set your temperature in the room, no iron available even if you ask the front desk. The overall experience was not so good.
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8/10 Very good

Great place for a girls weekend!

T'was a girls weekend in Bordeaux. We booked a private suite for four. Very comfortable, clean room. Confusion re the towels - we "rented" some per the welcome email and the room ended-up having towels. Hooks would be nice to hang them after showering, as well as water cups. Also, housekeeping was advertised. They did a partial cleaning and ended-up taking some of our souvenir cups. We fortunately got 4/6 back. Also, very much appreciated coffee and tea in the room. Overall a great stay and would return. Oh, and the location was good though there were a lot of homeless people/squatters in the square.
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6/10 Good

O grande trunfo do hostel é a localização. No mais, tem muitas falhas, como a falta de uma cozinha para os hóspedes. E na praça em frente se aglomeram muitos mendigos e desocupados,