Bastide Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Bordeaux Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Bordeaux Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Bordeaux. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
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.
Bordeaux Exhibition Center
After visiting Bordeaux Exhibition Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bordeaux. Visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its wineries.
Place Saint Pierre
Learn about the local history of Bordeaux with a stop at Place Saint Pierre. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Place des Quinconces
The biggest square in France, this plaza hosts festivals, concerts and markets and features monuments dedicated to famous writers.
Activities
Guided Saint-Emilion Wine Tasting & Village Visit From Bordeaux
Bordeaux: River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé
Bordeaux' Best Boulangeries & History Tour
Bordeaux Historical Walking Tour + 1 Glass of Wine
Discovery of the Bordeaux vineyard in 3 wines
Our pick of the best Bastide Hotel Deals
ibis Bordeaux Centre Bastide
"Very helpful staff. Good location and clean rooms."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Eklo Hotels Bordeaux City center Bastide
"Room functional and clean if small. Found the lighting insufficient but maybe it’s my eyes. Staff friendly, but very young, as one would expect from a place that has individual rooms as well as hostel beds in shared rooms. The place is bright and funky, which works for me. If you like exposed plywood, ..."
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux Centre
"Relatively a new facility, with a good location over-looking the river, very close to the train station, easy access to city center by Uber/taxi, tram, or by walking. Gym has good equipment, but limited. Staff very helpful. Restaurant is good, and also able to get refreshments, snacks etc for your ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
ibis Bordeaux Centre Meriadeck
"Hotels.com had cancelled my booking without informing me. I arrived at property with no accommodation booked. The Hotel were more than helpful in getting things sorted. I contacted Hotels.com and to be honest they were as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike and really didn’t give a damn whether I ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
FirstName Bordeaux - part of JdV by Hyatt
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hotel 56 - Bordeaux Centre Gare Saint Jean
"Great location if you want to be close to the train. A bit of a yucky walk with not much else around. Was excited for a roof top bar/restaurant, they only serve 3 course meals, no options for bar snacks or lighter meals which was disappointing. Rooms are beautiful, just very noisy! Especially my ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bastide
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.
Saint Pierre
While you're in Saint Pierre, take in top sights like Place Saint Pierre and jump on the metro at Place de la Bourse Tram Station to see more of the city.
Saint-Michel
Discover Saint-Michel, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Saint-Michel include St. Michael Basilica and Marche des Capucins, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Saint-Michel Tram Station.
Hôtel de Ville - Quinconces
If you're spending time in Hôtel de Ville - Quinconces, check out sights like Grand Theatre of Bordeaux or Place de la Comédie and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Grand Theatre Tram Station or Gambetta Tram Station.
Capucins - Victoire
If you're spending time in Capucins - Victoire, check out sights like Marche des Capucins or St. Michael Basilica and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint-Michel Tram Station or Victoire Tram Station.
Bassins a Flot
The restaurants and museums are just a few things visitors like about Bassins a Flot. Submarine Base of Bordeaux and Jacques Chaban Delmas Bridge 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.
