Located in Bordeaux City Centre, a neighborhood in Bordeaux, Central Hostel is near a train station. Château Haut Brion and Château Pape Clement are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Médoc Natural Regional Park and Jardin Public. Patinoire Meriadeck and Cap Sciences are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as boat tours. Visit our Bordeaux travel guide
At Central Hostel, you can look forward to a terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and bicycle tour information
A water dispenser, concierge services, and coworking spaces
A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Blackout drapes/curtains, restaurant dining guides, and guidebooks
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Central Hostel?
As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central Hostel on Oct 28, 2026 start from CA $260, excluding 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?
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?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 5 (subject to availability).
Where is Central Hostel located?
Located in Bordeaux City Centre, this hostel is steps from Rue Sainte-Catherine, Pey Berland Tower, and Great Bell Bordeaux. Bordeaux Cathedral and Place Saint Pierre are also within 5 minutes. Sainte-Catherine Tram Station and Hôtel de Ville Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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
Central Hostel Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Right in the heart of Bordeaux. Metro Stations nearby. Lots of stores, restaurants, sightseeing by walking. The kind of stay you need if you only need to sleep in a quiet,safe,clean,well managed,and low cost hotel. Solo traveler here.
Everything was good but it was too hot and with the fires nearby we didn’t wanted to open the windows so the room was very hot. But everything else was good!
A modest, clean and centrally located well run youth hostel. The plaza just in front seems to attract some weird people. Do not mind this, they are doing their thing and din’t bother anyone. Very close to tons of shops and restaurants. Beds were confortable, temperature was fine. It may be a bit difficult for some folks to get into the top bunks. Lobby area was welcoming and comfortable. Showers were ok, good warm water with decent pressure. I would recommend for a solo trip b
Overall, I had a very nice stay. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The hostel is, as its name suggests, very central and easy to reach from the train station. The rooms, bathrooms, and showers were clean, though the first night, the bathroom on my floor was out of order, and the women's showers lacked hooks for hanging clothing and towels. It appeared that they were doing work on those spaces, so it may not be an issue in the future. The other people in my rooms (a mixed sex room the first night and an all-women room for the four following nights) were very nice and considerate. I would recommend Central Hostel as a pleasant and budget-conscious way to visit Bordeaux.
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.
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.
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 :>
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.
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!
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.
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
Verified review
6/10 Okay
valerie
Jun 1, 2023
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.