Grand Theater Opera National of Bordeaux - 6 min drive
Getting around
Merignac Airport (BOD) - 22 min drive
Le Bouscat Sainte-Germaine Station - 10 min drive
Bordeaux-Benauge Station - 10 min drive
Bassens Station - 11 min drive
Rue Achard Tram Station - 6 min walk
Bassins A Flot Tram Station - 7 min walk
New York Tram Station - 12 min walk
Restaurants
I.Boat - 6 min walk
Gargalou - 8 min walk
Au Bureau - 12 min walk
Les Requins Marteaux - 3 min walk
Le Bar de la Marine - 4 min walk
About this property
Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel
Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Cité du Vin. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Rue Achard Tram Station is 6 minutes and Bassins A Flot Tram Station is 7 minutes.
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
194 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 10 and up
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Public winery tours
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Coworking spaces
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Library
Communal living room
Arcade/game room
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Shower only
Hair dryer (on request)
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
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 1.15 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 5.50 to 15 for adults, and EUR 5.50 to 15 for children
Towels are available for an extra charge of EUR 3 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
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.
Does Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel 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 Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Barriere Casino Theatre (6-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel and nearby?
Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel has an arcade.
What's the area around Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel like?
Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel is a short 6-minute walk from Rue Achard Tram Station and 5 minutes' walk from Cité du Vin.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
Maria
Maria, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 1, 2024
Overall, the facilities were very good in this hostel: the bed was very comfortable and the shower great, in fact too hot (which you can't always say). I liked the idea of the curtain per bed as it offers good privacy. I liked the fact that there was a happy hour involving cocktails but only on Tuesdays and I arrived at the hostel at 21.45 pm but had to wait at the check in until the person in front of me had finished so that ended up being 22.00 when the happy hour was over so I couldn't get a cocktail or a coffee as the cafe closed at 22.00 so a little bit annoying.
The female staff member who gave me loads of helpful info the following morning was very good. She also allowed me to print a copy of my boarding pass at reception which was handy.
Poss improvements:
I was disappointed that a basic breakfast wasn't included in the room price (even a tea/coffee and croissant).
It would be nice to have free tea/coffee offered to tourists all day similar to other hostels as it's a nice extra.
When I checked in at reception, I had to wait about 15 minutes as there was one person in front of me but the conversation seemed to go on for longer than was needed. Then, when I got the card for the room, it worked in the lift but not in the door. One of the ladies in the room opened the door and all said that they all had the same problem when checking in. I had to go back down to reception. You probably need to point this out to the younger staff member (girl) who checked me in.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 26, 2024
What I like : facilities
What I don’t like : rude staff. Inconvenient Luggage storage.
You need an automatic button for the storage so we don’t have to waste time looking for key when your staff are always playing hide and seek.
Unlike other hotels, reception is always away from the desk. You need someone sitting there for hours.
Qing
Qing, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 18, 2024
1) shower (same as in jail)
2) receptionists (mean spirit, unresponsive to contacts)
3) you have to buy food from them. 9 euros above. No kitchen. No outside good.
Qing
Qing, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 11, 2024
1) Worst receptionists of all hostels. The guy saw I had been waiting for check in for a while, after he finally came back, he chose to work in kitchen instead. He never lifted a finger to help store luggage. He never bothered to tell me anything else other than room number.
2) The first time I ever heard from a hostel that to borrow a hairdryer you need to give your ID to receptionist (woman). My ID is worth more than 10 euros.
3) the shower is same as those in jail.
4) bear in mind, if you come back late at night, the bus can’t come because the bridge is blocked everyday at certain time.
5) their entrance has stairs.
6) overall everyone here is cold and rude. Else is ok.
Qing
Qing, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
RIADH
RIADH, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2024
Dan
Dan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
Good location.
Easy transport
Carlos
Carlos, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 26, 2024
Isabella
Isabella, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2024
miguel
miguel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2024
Qualité incroyable et bon prix
Ben
Ben, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2023
great stay lucy at the check in was great
luis
luis, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 6, 2023
jillian
jillian, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2023
Def would stay again
Clean rooms and bathrooms, workers friendly and helpful, easy to find from tram, near Cite du Vin and a nice food market, great lobby/lounge area with wifi, restaurant and a microwave (no fridge for guests tho).
Nadine
Nadine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2023
4 friends in Bordeaux
We had a really nice stay. The accommodation wss clean comfortable and safe.the price was excellent. We would definitely come here again.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2023
The rooms are small but clean. The staff are amazing!!the place has a great lounge. It’s also residential so very safe. Highly recommend.
Lara
Lara, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 19, 2023
Helpful staff, good location.
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2023
Erman
Erman, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2022
Andre
Andre, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2022
Clean property with friendly and helpful staff.
Tracey
Tracey, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 11, 2022
A great hostel truly one of the best
Arrived here around 5pm as my air b and b was a, single room with me sleeping on the floor so I decided to check out this hostel after a good friendv told me and reading the reviews I checked in it was easy the staff amazeing, room a little cramped sleeping areas clean roomy and a curtain for privacy I used the down stairs toilet as out toilet to our room was engaged. I stayed for one night had breakfast at 7.50 euros carnt fault it good selection of jucied bread cheese ham cereal ect. Also thier is a happy hour on the evening from 6 till 10. All in all a great stay.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2022
The hostel was clean and comfy. It’s a 15 minutes tram ride to city centre which is very convenient and there are CCTV/lockers available so it’s very safe too. Only issue seems to be that you share 2 showers amongst I’d imagine ~30 people when the hostel is fully booked. That said, would highly recommend and the stay was very nice!