Best Hotels in
Bordeaux

The definitive address in Bordeaux — an 1839 neoclassical palace facing the Grand Théâtre, with opulent rooms, a two-Michelin-star restaurant (Le Pressoir d'Argent by Gordon Ramsay), and a spectacular spa. The gold-standard for luxury in the city.

• Palace Hotel
• Michelin Dining
• Iconic

A lovingly restored 18th-century townhouse in the heart of the historic quarter, offering intimate rooms with exposed stone walls, a curated wine cellar of Bordeaux estates, and a private garden terrace. The most characterful boutique in the city.

• Boutique
• Wine
• Historic

A five-star maison de maître in the Golden Triangle with just eight ultra-refined suites, each uniquely decorated with contemporary art and bespoke furniture. The exclusive atmosphere and personalised service appeal to discerning travellers seeking privacy above all.

• Exclusive
• Boutique
• Contemporary Art

A well-proportioned four-star in a 1898 Haussmann building near Allées de Tourny, offering comfortable rooms with parquet floors, an excellent breakfast spread, and a knowledgeable concierge team well-versed in local wine itineraries.

• Classic
• Triangle d'Or
• Wine Tours

Philippe Starck's irreverent boutique brand arrives in Bordeaux with a rooftop bar, bold graphic interiors, and a buzzing restaurant scene that draws as many locals as hotel guests. Positioned near the Gare Saint-Jean, it's popular with stylish younger travellers.

• Design
• Rooftop
• Lively

A serene maison d'hôtes in the wine-merchant Chartrons quarter, built around a courtyard garden with well-appointed rooms that blend original 18th-century details with discreet modern comfort. Excellent breakfasts and a genuinely personal welcome.

• Courtyard
• Chartrons
• B&B Luxury

A cheerful three-star on one of the Golden Triangle's most central streets, offering clean, compact rooms at honest prices. The location — between the Grand Théâtre and Rue Sainte-Catherine — is virtually unbeatable for the price.

• Budget
• Central
• Shopping

A classic four-star near the Jardin Public with a wellness centre, good-sized rooms decorated with regional oak and stone, and an attentive team. Consistently reliable and well-run, it suits business and leisure travellers equally well.

• Classic
• Spa
• Business

A beautifully preserved 18th-century hotel on Cours du 30 Juillet with tiled floors, antique furnishings, and a gracious atmosphere that harks back to Bordeaux's mercantile golden age. Richard Wagner stayed here in 1850, and the historic charm remains intact.

• Historic
• Character
• Value

A modern, well-designed budget hotel near the train station offering capsule-style pod rooms alongside standard rooms, clean communal spaces, and a grab-and-go breakfast. Excellent value for arrival nights before heading to the vineyards.

• Budget
• Modern
• Train Station

A design-forward chambre d'hôtes in a restored Chartrons townhouse, with individually styled rooms using salvaged industrial materials and a cellar stocked with small-estate Bordeaux wines. One of the most original stays in the city for those who appreciate craft design.

• Design
• B&B
• Wine