Our favorite cheap hotels in Bordeaux

Hotel Opera exterior
The view of central Bordeaux from Hotel Opera. Photos: Booking.com

Bordeaux, France might sound like a fancy destination to the unacquainted, but it’s actually quite affordable if you plan it right. With our budget guide to Bordeaux in hand, you can save on everything from restaurants to attractions. But what about hotels?

Of course, wine is the most famous calling card of this port city on the Garonne River. And if you want to sip the renowned wine in its natural home, then you need a comfy and affordable home base during your stay.

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Top cheap hotels in Bordeaux

If you want to stay right in the city center without breaking the bank, there are a number of excellent options in Bordeaux. Here are a few of our favorites:

Hotel Opera

35 rue Esprit Des Lois in the city center
Rooms from €75

Set up camp close to everything when you check in at this 2-star choice in the heart of Bordeaux. There’s free Wi-Fi and each room comes with a private bathroom. Ask for a room with a balcony overlooking the city. The view is priceless!

The fun and funky communal area at Hostel20.

Hostel 20 Bordeaux

20 rue Borie in the Chartrons district
Rooms from €45

One of two hostels in Bordeaux, Hostel 20 rests in the chic area of Chartrons, about 10-15 minutes from the city center and Bordeaux’s main attractions. Shared dorms will cost you about €28 per night, whereas a Private Single to Double Bed will cost you from €45-55 per night.

Indulge in a nice breakfast buffet every morning at ibis Styles.

ibis Styles Bordeaux Mériadeck

54 Rue Joseph Abria
Rooms from €83

A stylish option for budget travelers, this 3-star hotel can have some very good deals if you book in advance. Our favorite part? The generous breakfast spread is free for all guests. It’s a tad outside of the city center, but it’s worth it for the modern experience.

Stay in a comfy room smack dab in the middle of the city at Acante Hotel.

Hotel Bleu de Mer

12 Rue Saint-Rémi
Rooms from €85

Just a few steps from Place de la Bourse, this 2-star hotel is hard to beat when it comes to location. It also has free Wi-Fi, an elevator, and 24-hour front desk service. Rooms on the top floor have classic rooftop views.

If you’re looking for more options, Search more than 900 hotels, hostels & apartments in Bordeaux.

Have you been to Bordeaux? Tell us where you stayed in the comments below.

About the author

Craig Nelson

Craig is a New York-based writer and tour guide who has worked with many travel publishers including Not For Tourists, Frommer's, and Google. Now he is an editor for EuroCheapo and manager of Bowery Boys Walks. When he's not out exploring the five boroughs for his blog, he's dreaming up plans for his next trip across the pond.

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