Central Hostel

Hostel in Bordeaux with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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Bar (on property)
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Lounge
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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2 Place Saint-Projet, Bordeaux, 33000
  • Place, Rue Sainte-Catherine
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Place de la Bourse
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Place Saint Pierre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 Lits)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 Lits)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only (8 Lits)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Private Dormitory - 6 Persons

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Private Dormitory - 8 Persons

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Bordeaux

Located in Bordeaux City Centre, Central Hostel is next to Rue Sainte-Catherine and Pey Berland Tower. This 15-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and concierge services.

What's nearby

  • Rue Sainte-Catherine - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Place de la Bourse - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Place Saint Pierre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bordeaux Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand Theatre of Bordeaux - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Sainte-Catherine Tram Station - 2 min walk
  • Bordeaux-Benauge Station - 6 min drive
  • Merignac Airport (BOD) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Palatino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Arbol - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Magnus - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dick Turpin's Pub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Central Hostel

Hostel in Bordeaux with a 24-hour front desk and a bar
Guests of Central Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with access to locker space, luggage storage, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a water dispenser and a communal living room.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5.50 to 7 for adults and EUR 5.50 to 5.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 5

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 5.50 to 7.00 for adults, and EUR 5.50 to 5.50 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 5 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Central Hostel caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

Is free cancellation available at Central Hostel?

Central Hostel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around Central Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Bordeaux City Centre, just steps from Rue Sainte-Catherine and Pey Berland Tower, and within a short walk of Place Saint Pierre. You'll also find Hotel de Ville Palais Rohan and Grand Theatre of Bordeaux less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Central Hostel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does Central Hostel include a casino at the property?

No, Central Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Central Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Central Hostel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a bar and concierge services plus some rooms include rainfall showerheads.

Does Central Hostel have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Central Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Central Hostel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its snack bar.

Does Central Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Central Hostel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Central Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Central Hostel?

The closest major airport to Central Hostel is Merignac Airport (BOD), which is 8 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Central Hostel?

No, at Central Hostel, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.

Central Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 180 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dania

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Regresaría

La ubicación es perfecta, limpio, seguro y cama cómoda. El servicio podría mejorar para alcanzar las 5 estrellas.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viyaleta

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice hostel for short term stays. Can be noisy due to people on the street outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mona

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 :>
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant stay

Fantastic service, very well situated - great value for money for a short stay in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Iona

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great stay

very pleasant stay julliette was very informative and professional. highly recimmend staying here good location!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jannis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sergio

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Viktoria

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

isadora

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

valerie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Es war gut.

Hostel liegt sehr zentral, sauber und freundliches Personal Betten bequem. Das ist die Fußgängerzone und wenn es dunkel ist, möchte ich da nicht raus gehen.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023