A charming guest house in Bordeaux
An old townhouse in the centre of Bordeaux, on rue Séraphin, renovated in 2022. I welcome my guests as I would at home, from the first coffee to the last goodbye.
- 4.9/5 from 320 reviews
- 5 rooms
- Open all year
The essentials
If you want a charming guest house in central Bordeaux, look for an old home with few rooms, run by its host. Les Séraphines has five rooms with private bathroom and homemade breakfast, a 3-minute walk from the tram.
How to recognise a charming guest house in Bordeaux
The word “charming” is everywhere. Here are four things that show whether it is deserved, and how the house measures up.
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A real house before the décor
The original wooden floors, the Bordeaux staircase and the high ceilings are all still there. The 2022 renovation brought the building back into good shape without taking away what it already had.
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Few rooms, so a host who is present
Just five rooms. I know every one of them, I welcome you in person, and I suggest addresses and visits according to what you enjoy.
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Calm in the middle of the city
The street is very quiet, yet the centre is close by. Electric blackout roller shutters and individual air conditioning do the rest.
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Hotel comfort, without the anonymity
Memory-foam bedding, a private bathroom in every room, a smart TV with Chromecast and fast Wi-Fi.
Homemade breakfast and the guest house rooms
Breakfast is included in the price of the night. It is served in the big living room, with fresh, local produce and homemade pastries and granola. Coffee and tea are there to help yourself to all day long.
Each of the five rooms has its own personality. La Grande and La Belle measure 25 m², La Lumineuse and La Discrète 18 m², and La Mansardée, under the roof on the third floor, has three skylights and a sitting area. Nights start at €140 for two in La Grande.
I do not have a swimming pool or spa, and I do not serve dinner. For eating out, I give you my neighbourhood addresses, and a meal can be delivered or prepared by a private chef when the whole house is hired.
Where to stay in central Bordeaux, between Mériadeck and Saint-Seurin
The house stands on a typical, very quiet street, near the Regional Council and Mériadeck. Around it you will find Saint-Bruno, Hôtel de Région, Saint-Seurin and the Chartreuse. People come for a weekend in Bordeaux, a stay as a couple or a business trip.
Travellers from across the Bordeaux area stay a night here too: Mérignac and its airport, Le Bouscat, Talence, Pessac, Bègles. There is no private car park, so guests park in the neighbouring streets, and I will tell you what to expect before you come. There is no airport shuttle, but tram F takes you there.
Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out by 11 am, and you can do both on your own thanks to the secure entry system if you prefer. Luggage storage is free, on arrival and on departure.
- Trams A and F
- 3 min walk
- Place Gambetta
- 7 min walk
- Saint-Jean station, tram F
- 20 to 25 min
- Airport, tram F
- 25 to 30 min
- Miroir d’eau
- 25 min walk
Choosing a charming guest house in Bordeaux
What is the difference between a charming guest house and a hotel in Bordeaux?
In a guest house, you are welcomed by the person who runs the house, in a home on a small scale: here, five rooms. There is no reception desk or restaurant, but there is breakfast shared in the living room and the host’s advice. Every room has a different character.
What kind of stay suits a charming guest house in Bordeaux?
It suits a weekend in Bordeaux, a stay as a couple, a business trip or a cycling holiday (private garage, Accueil Vélo label). Families and groups of friends stay here too. By booking all 5 rooms, you can hire the whole house for up to 15 people.
Which room should we choose for a stay as a couple?
La Discrète has a period fireplace and a sofa corner, and La Belle looks out over the rooftops. La Grande is the most spacious at 25 m², from €140 a night for two. All have a king-size 180 bed, except La Discrète, which has a queen-size 160. La Mansardée is not recommended for guests taller than 1.85 m.
How do I book at the best rate, and can I cancel?
The best rate is guaranteed when you book direct, on the house’s booking engine, which shows live availability. Cancellation terms are flexible, and the details appear when you choose your dates. For a question before booking, call or write to me.
A room is waiting for you on rue Séraphin
To check a date or ask a question, call me on +33 7 72 30 40 22, or write to me.