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Budget Hotels in Bordeaux — 14 of Our Favourites

Discover and book your perfect Bordeaux hotel

The city of Bordeaux and the Gironde region have a great selection of hotels for all types of visitor.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Bordeaux Hotel Guide.

Mama Shelter Bordeaux, Bordeaux - Centre double bedroom

1. Mama Shelter Bordeaux

Location
Bordeaux

Right in the centre of Bordeaux, you'll find Mama Shelter on Place Saint Christoly, not far from the Mollat bookshop and the town hall. Barely 10 minutes from the Saint Jean railway station and 30 minutes from the airport, in the blink of an eye you can find yourself in this other world bordered by the Garonne river.

The hotel offers design rooms, a restaurant, a bar, a pizzeria and a rooftop. A great place with free wifi and free videos on demand.

But best of all is all the stuff it cleverly fits in (27" iMac with TV, radio, Airplay, Skype, web and free wifi, minibar) and an office where you can think, work, or just play computer games. And with this high ceiling, your dreams will fly even higher.

Hotel Restaurant Le Saint Eloi, Ares exterior

2. Le Boiate Hotel, Ares

Location
Ares

This Hotel Restaurant is located along the Bassin d'Arcachon, Ares, about half an hour from Bordeaux. Gourmets will appreciate a refined and original cuisine that showcases the local produce but also the usability and quality of service.

The hotel features 8 double bedrooms, 2 with private terrace, all unique and different. The rooms offer a harmony of comfort, elegance and warm atmosphere. Each room has all the amenities: flat screen TV, telephone and WiFi.

Hype Hotel, Gujan-Mestras exterior

3. Hype Hotel, Gujan-Mestras

A balanced mix between design, quality and comfort, but above all the Hype Hotel is a fun and relaxed place to stay. The owners David & Lisa will go out of their way to welcome you and help you with whatever you need on your stay.

With the ocean beaches, forestland & lakes all nearby there is lots to explore. Then just half an hour away is The Bay of Arcachon, a real natural beauty spot with a National Park with a wealth of wild animals.

Hotel Claude Darroze, Langon double bedroom

4. Hotel Claude Darroze, Langon

In Langon, at the heart of world-famous wine country, Jean Charles Darroze, member of a family dynasty well known in the gastronomic arts, welcomes you to this former postal relay station to spend a delightful holiday.

All 15 air-conditioned rooms features satellite television, Wi-Fi, direct telephone service, private park lot or closed individual garages.

The terrace boasts an arbour of trellised plane trees, creating a refreshing atmosphere for warmer days.

Hotel du Porge, Le Porge exterior

5. Hotel du Porge, Le Porge

Hotel du Porge, located between the Bassin d'Arcachon, Cap-Ferret on one side and the ocean on the other, ensures you a relaxing time in a large green space with a heated pool, spa, playground for children and a summer terrace.

Air conditioned and comfortable room, tastefully decorated, simple and comfortable features a balcony equipped with table and deck chairs, a flat screen TV, WiFi connection and a bathroom with hairdryer.

Hostellerie des Criquets, Bordeaux Area double bedroom

6. Hotel Les Criquets, Blanquefort

Location
Bordeaux

Les Criquets is a 3 star boutique hotel and gourmet restaurant located near Bordeaux on the Château du Médoc route.

This hotel offers: an indoor heated swimming pool, fitness room, reception rooms for seminars and group meals, a cocktail bar, an enclosed car park, a terrace facing the park and cooking lessons.

The rooms, suites and aparthotels are spacious and bright with a modern and chic decor.

La Maison de la Prade Hotel, South-West Bordeaux outdoor swimming pool

7. La Maison de la Prade Hotel, South-West Bordeaux

900m from the hotel is the beach, which boasts 5km of fine sands. Sylvie & Franck Ducousso will welcome you to their tranquil hotel, with its natural forest surroundings.

Original La Maison de la Prade was a purpose built 'summer-camp' and ran as such until 1987. It lay dormant for 20 years, until Sylvie & Franck brought it to transform it into their vision (the only potential buyers that didn't want to knock it down). The hotel now keeps many of it's art deco features, whilst having a modern design to it making it a charming place to stay.

All the rooms are light and ambient with a contemporary style. They either open onto the swimming pool or the pine forest. Every room has an ensuite with walk-in shower.

There is lots to do in the surrounding areas. The Moliets gold course is nearby, and Franck Ducousso (your host) is a professional golf player and can be at your diposal for lessons. South of Landes is a sandy beach which has got good surf and hosts different surf schools. For the horse lovers there is riding at all levels, along the beach or through the forests. Biking and hiking are popular too with lots of paths linking villages and the sea.

Hotel Le B d'Arcachon, Arcachon double bedroom

8. Hotel Le B d'Arcachon, Arcachon

Location
Arcachon

The hotel is located in the heart of the city, a minute away from the beach and in close proximity to major restaurants and stores. Adjacent to the convention centre and its numerous meeting rooms, Le B d’Arcachon is also a perfect place to host your seminars.

Bright rooms, warm and welcoming areas, elegant ornamentation make the hotel Le B the ideal place to stay on the Arcachon Bay.

Completely refurbished, spacious and comfortable the rooms have a view on the Bay of Arcachon, on the casino or on the aquarium creating a friendly and pleasant space.

Les Feuilles d'Acanthe, Saint Macaire double bedroom

9. Les Feuilles d'Acanthe, Saint Macaire

Location
Saint-Macaire

At the crossroads of Bordeaux, St Emilion, and the bay of Arcachon, the Feuilles d’Acanthe is an enchanting hotel of just twelve rooms, in which the past harmonizes with the present.

In the heart of the mediaeval city of St Macaire, an old fiefdom of the vineyards of Bordeaux, the fully-appointed and authentically-styled rooms will embrace you in the warmth of old stone, fired earth floors, and aged oak furnishings.

The centrepiece of the sunny internal courtyard is a covered swimming pool and Jacuzzi, where guests can relax, alone or as a family, before going on to enjoy the creative gourmet menus that are prepared by the chef from the finest produce of the region.

La Maison du Lierre, Bordeaux - Centre double bedroom

10. La Maison du Lierre

Location
Bordeaux

The hotel is located in the heart of Bordeaux near the Golden Triangle, the Grand Theatre and Place des Quinconces. This family run hotel has a lovely decor designed with chic white furniture, bleached floorboards and white ornaments.

The rooms are nicely decorated with modern bathroom and most of the them have a balcony. The ground floor rooms open onto the garden where you can relax and enjoy breakfast.

Domaine de Larchey, Martillac exterior

11. Domaine de Larchey, Martillac

Location
Martillac

The hotel is situated at the far end of a country lane, in the heart of the Pessac Leognan wine region. Surrounded by majestic trees, and bathed in natural sunlight, the Domaine is famed for its sense of calm and tranquillity.

Under the shade of century-old trees the property extends to almost 3 acres; providing a tranquil idyll in the midst of picturesque countryside.

All rooms, spacious and elegant, feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, telephone, desk, free WIFI and views of the cobbled courtyard.

Le Resinier, Le Barp double bedroom

12. Le Resinier, Le Barp

The Resinier is an hotel & restaurant located midway between Bordeaux and Arcachon. It is open to all lovers of Southwest cuisine that share in France and abroad the same values: generosity, simplicity and art of living well.

The hotel features 16 soundproof rooms, comfortable, tastefully and modern decorated, with its own private little terrace.

Hotel du Theatre, Bordeaux - Centre double bedroom

13. Hotel du Theatre

Location
Bordeaux

Located near the Grand Theatre, this small hotel will surprise you with its 23 rooms, all different and amazing decorated.

Each room has its own character decorated with a certain theme: Hawaii, Africa, The Beach, Nature, The Poppies, City, Jazz, Black and White...

Hotel des Dunes, Lege-Cap-Ferret double bedroom

14. Hotel des Dunes

Located 50 metres from the ocean dunes, the Hotel des Dunes melts into Cap Ferret's wild landscape. A definite change of scenery.

All the rooms and suites, with their own private courtyard, have air-conditioning, LCD TV, satellite channels, mini bar and valuables safe.

Some new facilities: sauna, massage treatments on appointment, free Wi-Fi access, tennis courts and private parking.