In the heart of Bordeaux, L'Arène Bordeaux offers an inviting atmosphere with a fireplace in the lobby and access to a library. Unwind at the bar or take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services after exploring nearby Place de la Bourse and Rue Sainte-Catherine.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Bar
Parking available
Laundry facilities
Free WiFi
Main amenities (9)
Breakfast available
Self parking
Bar/lounge
Library
Lobby fireplace
Vending machine
Laundry service
Limited hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
Rollaway/extra beds
Private bathroom
Television
DVD player
Blackout drapes/curtains
Minibar
Room options
View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
15 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
IPod dock
20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
IPod dock
20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
30 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed
Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
15 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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L'Arène Bordeaux puts you just a 5-minute drive from Rue Sainte-Catherine and Place de la Bourse. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. Also, Cité du Vin and Bordeaux Exhibition Center are within a short drive. Public transportation is just a short walk: Fondaudège-Muséum Tram Station is 4 minutes and Jardin Public Tram Station is 10 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (14 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (EUR 15 per night)
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
Bar/lounge
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Facilities
Library
Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
DVD player
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Minibar
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.91 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 11 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 40 per night
Parking
Self parking costs EUR 15 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Also known as
L’Arène Bordeaux
L'Arène Bordeaux Guesthouse
L'Arène Guesthouse
L'Arène Bordeaux Bordeaux
L'Arène Bordeaux Guesthouse
L'Arène Bordeaux Guesthouse Bordeaux
Frequently asked questions
Does L'Arène Bordeaux offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, L'Arène Bordeaux does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at L'Arène Bordeaux?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at L'Arène Bordeaux?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 15 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at L'Arène Bordeaux?
Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at L'Arène Bordeaux?
No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Barriere Casino Theatre (8-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at L'Arène Bordeaux and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling.
What's the area around L'Arène Bordeaux like?
L'Arène Bordeaux is a short 4-minute walk from Fondaudège-Muséum Tram Station and 13 minutes' walk from Rue Sainte-Catherine.
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L'Arène Bordeaux Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2017
Rather special Maison d'Hote
A lovely stay in a good location. A very welcome host. Typical good Breakfast. Spacious bathroom
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Jun 21, 2017
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.
Mary
Mary, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2017
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.
Rodney
Rodney, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2017
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.
benoit
benoit, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
Jun 11, 2017
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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
May 31, 2017
Très bon accueil. Hôtel bien situé par rapport au centre ville. Hôtel calme, chambre très propre et confortable.
Denis
Denis, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2017
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.
Jenna
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
May 21, 2017
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.
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This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2017
On se sent chez soi
Très belle demeure très belle deco. Très bon accueil et bon service. Un sans faute !
JEAN LUC
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Mar 31, 2017
hotel près du centre avec rue calme le soir
accueil sympathique, rue calme, bonne literie, propre, petit déjeuner bien, rien ne manquait
nelly
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Oct 28, 2016
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
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This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2016
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.
Abraham
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Oct 9, 2016
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
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This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
Oct 3, 2016
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.
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This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 2, 2016
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.
Joanne
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2016
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.
Chris
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2016
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.
Lisa
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2016
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
Michael
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2016
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.
Nick
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2016
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!
Nancy
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2016
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.
Bernd
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Fair
Jun 24, 2016
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.
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This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2016
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.
Gary
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2016
Sejour de rêve
Accueil formidable, endroit formidable, chambre formidable, ambiance formidable, ... envie de vite retourner