Central Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Rue Sainte-Catherine

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is €171
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May

Room options

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Private Dormitory - 6 Persons

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Private Dormitory - 8 Persons

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 Lits)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only (8 Lits)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 Lits)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
2 Place Saint-Projet, Bordeaux, 33000

What's nearby

  • Rue Sainte-Catherine - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hotel de Ville Palais Rohan - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Theatre of Bordeaux - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Place de la Bourse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Place des Quinconces - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Saint Projet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Palatino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Monzù - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Columbus Café & Co. - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Canelés Baillardran - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Central Hostel

Hostel near Rue Sainte-Catherine
Close to Place de la Bourse, Central Hostel provides a terrace, laundry facilities and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), coworking spaces and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff and bike tour information
  • Luggage storage, a water dispenser and a lift
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Blackout curtains, restaurant dining guides and guidebooks
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5.50 to 5.50 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
  • Lift
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 5

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 5.50 to 5.50 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
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 Central Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Central Hostel?

As of 7 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Hostel on 4 May 2025 start from €168.65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Central Hostel?

Central Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Central Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Central Hostel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 5 (subject to availability).

Where is Central Hostel located?

Located in Bordeaux City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Rue Sainte-Catherine and Place de la Bourse. Pey Berland Tower and Great Bell Bordeaux are just steps away. Sainte-Catherine Tram Station and Hôtel de Ville Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Central Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 168 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andreii

Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viyaleta

Perfect place !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Nice hostel for short term stays. Can be noisy due to people on the street outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

luis

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

Kohei

The service was very good and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

8/10 Good

Mona

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

Sophia

Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

isadora

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

Amy

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

Colleen

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

8/10 Good

Ethan

Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

John

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

6/10 Okay

valerie

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

8/10 Good

Steve

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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Monica

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Le service était parfait. Cependant, une odeur desagréable etait presente dans les escaliers pour accédez aux autres étages
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

MAI

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Super séjour !
Superbe séjour. Chambres impeccables et pièces communes propres! L espace d Evie commune est top et convivial La personne présente au comptoir ce matin est avenante et à la recherche de solutions pour tous! Attention à la vague 😉
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024