Central Hostel

Central Hostel Review Overall, I had a good experience at Central Hostel. The location is very convenient — right in the city center, with easy access to main attractions and transport links. The staff are also very kind and welcoming, which really adds to the stay. The only downside is the immediate surroundings. The hostel is located in a plaza where there are often homeless people staying around, and the area can feel a bit uncomfortable at times. On one occasion, I even noticed human waste in the plaza itself, which wasn’t pleasant. While this is part of the neighborhood and not the hostel’s fault, it’s something travelers should be aware of. Inside, however, the hostel is very well maintained. The cleaning staff do an excellent job — everything felt fresh and tidy throughout my stay. A practical tip for future guests: if you need a lower bunk, make sure to request it well in advance. I asked last minute and unfortunately couldn’t be accommodated. Since I’m a bit clumsy, climbing up and down the ladder was tricky, and I nearly slipped a couple of times. Having a bottom bunk would have made my stay much easier and safer. In short: great staff, very clean interiors, and a central location — just keep in mind that the plaza outside may feel a little rough at times, and secure a lower bunk ahead of time if you need one.

The location is perfect, the staff are very nice and helpful, and the lobby is very comfortable, with plenty of space to sit, work at a desk, relax, chat, or just spend time. The showers and sinks are a bit worn, though this wasn’t really a problem for me — just worth mentioning. Everything was clean overall. It’s definitely worth staying here if you’re looking for a good location for a few nights in the heart of the city. I highly recommend it.

The location of this hostel is amazing, right in the middle of the old town. The staff was friendly too. The rooms and beds were clean which helps. Better design for the lockers along with more frequent replenishment of things like soap would help. The bathrooms were clean. What would help is making the place more social, the weekend I was there, it wasn't at all so having more things planned would be good.

We stayed for 3 nights and had the most amazing time. The staff were so welcoming, friendly and helpful and there was a lovely atmosphere in the cafe/ common area. You are able to bring food to eat outside/ inside the hostel which worked really well for us as we were on a tighter budget and not able to eat out every night. The rooms were so clean and the air con was amazing during the hot weather. Location was excellent- really central and it was easy to access tourist attractions/ nightlife. Thank you for such a great stay.

The best thing about this hostel is its location, right in the historical center of Bordeaux. The beds are big and comfortable, but that leaves the aisle very narrow. I struggled to maneuver my luggage into the locker under the bed. Also, there is no kitchen, which can be annoying if you’re staying more than a couple of days. Then there were a few inconveniences, that I’m sure are temporary, but kind of ruined my experience: - the elevator was glitching, with the doors opening and closing a bit at random - the stairwell stank of sewage - one of the two days I stayed there was no hot water at the bar, so I couldn’t get a tea The staff was always very kind, so I really regret to give only 3 stars.

A very good hostel! Friendly staff, great service and very clean. I've been in over a hundred hostels in Europe and this one is one of the best! The location of great, and very much in walking distance of all the attractions. Highly recommended!

The beds are comfy and one gets quite a lot of privacy with the cupboard like setting. However, it wasn’t possible to air the rooms out and I never been to a place with such stench of feet and body odor. Something the keep in mind is also the mixed dorms are almost only booked by man that you might end up being the only woman like me.

Really great stay! We got there early and got to check in early which was amazing for us since we were running on no sleep. Great location in the city as everything is near. Had some drinks down at the bar for super cheap. Lovely stay would recommend