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L'Arène Bordeaux

A welcoming fireplace warms the lobby of this centrally located Bordeaux hotel, putting guests within walking distance of historic Rue Sainte-Catherine

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L'Arène Bordeaux, in the city's heart, offers a cozy lobby fireplace and a hotel library. Unwind at the bar after exploring nearby Place de la Bourse. Convenient dry cleaning and laundry services are available for those extending their Bordeaux adventures.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a dark brown sofa, a bed with blue and white bedding, and two bedside lamps.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A neatly made bed with a green throw blanket, two brown pillows, and a headboard. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a small table with a coffee maker.

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall with a large abstract painting.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture, and a red accent wall.

Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Bordeaux City Centre, a neighbourhood in Bordeaux, L'Arène Bordeaux is near a metro station. Médoc Natural Regional Park and Jardin Public reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cap Sciences and Kart System. Darwin Eco-Système and Pessac Swimming Stadium are also worth visiting. Visit our Bordeaux travel guide
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29 rue Emile Fourcand, Bordeaux, Gironde, 33000

What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading over moss-covered rocks, surrounded by lush greenery and white flowers.
    Jardin Public
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A large white monument with statues on top, surrounded by trees and buildings.
    Place des Quinconces
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A crowded street with people walking, a beauty bar, and various signs including a festival advertisement.
    Rue Sainte-Catherine
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A large historic building with columns and statues.
    Grand Theatre of Bordeaux
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A grand illuminated building with a prominent tower, reflecting on the water.
    Place de la Bourse
    16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Fondaudège-Muséum Tram Station
    4 min walk
  • Cauderan-Merignac Station
    7 min drive
  • Bordeaux (BOD-Merignac)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bol de Riz
    5 min walk
  • Chez Tonino
    6 min walk
  • Café Ériu
    3 min walk
  • Ressources
    3 min walk
  • Palais des Saveurs
    6 min walk

About this property

L'Arène Bordeaux

  • Upscale guest house near Rue Sainte-Catherine
  • Place de la Bourse is located near L'Arène Bordeaux, which provides a library, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a vending machine
    • Tour/ticket information
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at L'Arène Bordeaux offer comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with hairdryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with DVD players

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Parking on site (EUR 15 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 11 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5 PM - 7:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children 14 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 14 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40 per night.
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 buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 11 per person
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 15 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40 per night

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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
Children 14 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is L'Arène Bordeaux pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at L'Arène Bordeaux?

Self-parking is available for EUR 15 per night.

What time is check-in at L'Arène Bordeaux?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

What time is check-out at L'Arène Bordeaux?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is L'Arène Bordeaux located?

Located in Bordeaux City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Jardin Public and Rue Sainte-Catherine. St. Seurin Basilica and Place Gambetta are also within 15 minutes. Fondaudège-Muséum Tram Station is only a 4-minute walk and Jardin Public Tram Station is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

L'Arène Bordeaux Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 86 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Rather special Maison d'Hote

A lovely stay in a good location. A very welcome host. Typical good Breakfast. Spacious bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and service was very nice. The owner was friendly and helpful and the breakfast was very nice. There was no air conditioning and the temperatures were in the 90's so we could not get cool when in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My wife and I had a great night at your place. You run this very well. Not bad for a one man show so to speak!! Thanks again. If you find a small bag of presents it might be ours so please let us know and we'll arrange for it to be sent back to us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
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10/10 Excellent

benoit

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

Point de chute parfait pour visiter Bordeaux

Cette maison d’hotes est très bien, la situation est parfaite pour tout faire à pied. Petit déjeuner délicieux et copieux. Accueil chaleureux.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

not there yet

This hotel is trying to be a boutique hotel and it could be great but a lot of things are lacking. For example, there is a limited amount (120 litres per day) of hot water, there is a lack of good quality toileteries, no slippers in the room, a faulty safe and a poor level of cleanliness. There are also thin walls and you can hear everything from the next room. However, the hotel is in a good location within easy walking distance of the old town. I wouldn't rush to rebook.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon accueil. Hôtel bien situé par rapport au centre ville. Hôtel calme, chambre très propre et confortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

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

One night in Bordeaux, was not enough!

The host was friendly and helpful. Very accommodating in his home. The rooms were pleasant, clean and comfortable. We only stayed for one night but could've stayed longer! The hotel was well located close to the 'downtown' area of Bordeaux.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
The traffic noise was so bad we could not sleep. The owner had ear plugs (I assume other people had complained) even using them we could not have a good nights sleep. The bed was very hard and the bathroom below average for a Deluxe room which is what we booked. This is not a hotel but a Chambres D' Hotes, lovely building but we would certainly not book the L'Arene again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JEAN LUC

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

On se sent chez soi

Très belle demeure très belle deco. Très bon accueil et bon service. Un sans faute !
Verified

8/10 Good

nelly

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

hotel près du centre avec rue calme le soir

accueil sympathique, rue calme, bonne literie, propre, petit déjeuner bien, rien ne manquait
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Hôtel bien placé et propre2

Hôtel de caractère idéalement placé au calme, en plein centre de bordeaux , du coup tu peut être fait à pied... le seul bémole trop cher , manque de choix
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

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

Great home with a wonderful host

Jean-Marie the owner is a very nice person with many contacts in the area for food and service. He keeps his home in perfect condition and it is located very near the historical areas of Bordeaux. The parking is a bit too far from the house but it is expected if you want to stay in historical parts of old town. Walking distance to everything Bordeaux has to offer.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

gepflegtes Hotel garni in der Nähe der Altstadt

Freundlicher Empfang,gepflegter Frühstückstisch und reichlich.Besichtigung der Stadt am besten zu Fuss oder mit Tram,mit Auto schwierig und kaum Parkplätze. Altstadt sehr schön und einheitlich,Ausflüge mit Mietauto ins Weinland und an den Atlantik zu empfehlen
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pictures don't match the room.

We went to the place and looked at the room and promptly left. Because this was prepaid I was unable to get any refund. If you want to book this. I would recommend reserving it and only pay after you stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We arrived soaking wet after running through a downpour in the dark after a wine tour to Ste Emilion. The proprietor was so very kind to us. We needed parking and he assisted with excellent directions to the parking garage to retrieve our car and then offered his personal parking spot. Room was lovely and bathroom had both tub and separate shower. Breakfast was very good and we were given directions to a local market that we thoroughly enjoyed. Unfortunately We didn't recall the proprietor's name. Many thanks for the kind service at your lovely B and B.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Characterful and stylish boutique hotel

We stayed for four nights in September 2016. Great hotel, stylish and interesting. Comfortable bed and lovely bathroom. A short walk from Bordeaux main sites. Lovely sitting room with very stylish and quirky touches. We will definitely stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
L'Arene Bordeaux B&B was fantastic. Bed was comfortable room was tastefully decorated, shower was great. Breakfast was very well done. Everything about it was perfect. Great location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this place...the host was very friendly and helpful and the hotel is very stylishly designed...in a quiet part of the centre...definitely recommend
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

Lovely hotel with excellent location.

We very much enjoyed our stay here (9 days.) There was always something new to do each day and the hotel was a peaceful gem hidden in a fantastic location. Our room had a georgeous room and was kept in good condition. Very comfy bed, kettle and a good selection of complementary tea and coffee and the breakfast is great. There are lots of things worth doing within Bordeaux but we also found a nearby beach in a town called aracachon which was not at all busy and had beautiful golden sands. The old town had wonderful architecture to look at. The breakfast offers a fine selection of local cheeses ham fresh fruit and bread and cereals and yoghurts. However we found that there is also a must try (and cheap) patisserie/ boulangerie called perrin very close which does footlong baguettes for 3 euros and amazing macaroons and eclaires for 90 cents -1euro 50.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

Lovely old building with modern trendy decor

Lovely place to stay in Bordeaux! Beautiful old building, with trendy modern decor. Bed was super comfortable and the breakfast was very nice. They do offer offsite parking if you book in advance; the owner will lead you to a parking garage nearby where you can park your car securely, for a decent rate (I think it was 15-20 Euros per night). Definitely recommend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernd

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

Chambre d'hotes in ruhiger, zentraler Lage.

Das Haus liegt in einem ruhigen Viertel, angrenzend an die "triangle d'or". Der Blick aus den Fenstern in den Garten ist grandios. Das Früchstück ist liebevoll und mit hochwertigen Produkten umfangreich gestaltet.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NOBU

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

心のあるホテル。

チェクイン時間が決められているので１９時以降に入るという電話を入れたら快く受けてくれました。 ボルドー駅からタクシーで２０分ほどで到着。 住宅街の閑静な場所のホテルでした。 １号室に通されました、多分このホテルの売りの部屋です。とてもセンス良くまとめられた部屋で、部屋の広さインテリア共に良いです。
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

UFB (unidentifiable flying bugs)

The place was not hotel but b&b. Generally this place was not managed well. The cups were so dirty and the electric water pot was vomiting dirty with full of white sediment inside. There were four to five flying bugs in the room. The eletric bug repellent was empty. Better to stay in a quality place for this price.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Nice B&B in the heart of Bordeaux.

Very nice B&B in the heart of Bordeaux and easy walking to restaurants, museums and waterfront. Owner is very accommodating and speaks great English. Breakfast on the patio is delightful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy

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

Sejour de rêve

Accueil formidable, endroit formidable, chambre formidable, ambiance formidable, ... envie de vite retourner