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Family accommodation in Bordeaux

Human scale, green spaces, pedestrian-only squares, alleyways and quays make Bordeaux an ideal destination for families in search of adventure. And when it comes to accommodation, the city is full of nice kids-friendly places. Hotels, B&Bs, furnished rentals or youth hostels... Don't know where to put your families suitcases? In this article, discover accommodations that welcome parents, and their children, with open arms. On your marks, get set, head for Bordeaux for a stress-free (or almost stress-free) family holiday.!

Urban hotels with family rooms in Bordeaux

Staying in a hotel when traveling with young children offers many advantages such as comfort and practicality, especially with spacious and/or connecting rooms adapted to accommodate families. What's more, many hotels offer services to make life easier for parents, such as baby beds, high chairs, an on-site restaurant or even babysitting services.

In the center of town, several addresses welcome families with an offer adapted to their needs:

  • the Mama Shelter, an " urban refuge " designed by Philippe Starck, offers connecting rooms that can accommodate up to five people.
  • The hotel FirstName offers " tribe " rooms (4 pers max) and a modern and warm decor.

Both feature a delicious restaurant, a lounge bar, and also a rooftop for the Mama Shelter.

In the same vein, the Eklo hotel, meanwhile, located on Bordeaux's right bank, close to the Botanical Gardens and Angelique Park, offers family rooms for four people with a wooden cabin spirit. An economical, eco-friendly address that welcomes you in a popular, relaxed atmosphere, including a mini-guinguette open all summer and a family brunch on Sundays.
 
 

where to sleep with the family in Bordeaux
© EKLO

Practical and accessible, two other nice establishments have set up near the Saint-Jean train station.

  • The Meininger Hotel has developed a " family "offer with private rooms up to six beds, baby beds, free breakfast for under-sixes. Other services that make life easier for parents: a shared kitchen, a play area, and other benefits for small and large tribes !
  • Le Jost features 90 double, triple and quadruple rooms as well as dormitories for smaller budgets. The hotel defines itself as a place to live. Here, you can relax by the pool on the rooftop, feast on world cuisine, sway to the cabaret " le lieu chéri " before tucking into a cozy bed. Who can beat that?
     
     
Hotel firstname Bordeaux
© Firstname

Ambiance dormitories in a youth hostel in Bordeaux

There's no age limit to staying in a youth hostel ! Dormitories for 6 to 8 people, to be privatized or sharedle Central and le Whoo both offer cosy, budget-friendly accommodation. Their trump card : shared spaces and a bar for getting together in a simple, friendly atmosphere. Le Central has the advantage of being located in the heart of Bordeaux while Le Whoo is in the emerging district of Bassins à Flots, close to the Cité du Vin and directly linked to the city center and train station by tram and bus.
 

auberge de jeunesse Central
© Central Hostel

A stay just like home

One of the most popular solutions for families is the rental of apartments which, like apart'hotels have the advantage of having an integrated kitchen and thus allowing living at your own pace, or rather that of the children! Completely renovated in 2017, the 3-star Victoria Garden residence features around 100 apartments for 2 to 4 people. In the same vein, the Ténéo aparthotels offer all the comfort of home with the added services of a hotel, in several districts of Bordeaux as well as Mérignac and Talence.
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Another hybrid concept we've set our sights on is la Maison Manège. Part host house and part boutique hotel, this pretty address has taken care to restore its antique parquet and mouldings, while paying particular attention to its decoration. The result: a bright, well-groomed atmosphere that invites you to travel and escape. Here, you have the option of renting the entire house (sleeping up to 14), or the bedrooms or the suites and sharing the living spaces (kitchen, living room, dining room and even meeting room for professionals).
 

La maison manège
© Maison Manège

Original and unusual nights

Imagine... A stay in a cabane perched in the trees, a tepee, or even a yurt in the heart of nature. These atypical accommodations offer not only a unique escape from everyday life and a nature-size playground, but also the opportunity to create unforgettable memories ! At just 20 minutes from Bordeaux, you can stay in a wooden cottage, all comforts, by the lake at camping Yelloh! Village Bordeaux Lac, in a cabane girondine perched several meters off the ground. Fancy an even more unusual night? Get away in safari mode by booking your 6-person lodge one-on-one with the big cats at Pessac Zoo, laughter and thrills guaranteed !

A little further on, head for the countryside for a stay in the great outdoors in a cabin, yurt, spa bubble, barrel or within a village of elves at the domaine de la Romaningue.

The last address, less than an hour from Bordeaux, which is sure to offer you the greatest change of scenery, is EcÔtelia. A 10-hectare estate on which the owners have built traditional dwellings from the four corners of the world offering a true journey in harmony with nature.
 

Sleep at Pessac Zoo
© Pessac Zoo

Bordeaux loves families!