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Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel

Hostel with a bar, 5-minute walk to Cité du Vin

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
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Living area
Exterior
Lobby
Located in Quartier du Lac, Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel blends work and fun. Travelers can use coworking spaces, grab coffee at the on-site shop, or unwind in the arcade room. The attentive staff consistently impresses guests with their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a 3-bed Mixed Dorm

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in a 4-bed Mixed Dorm

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
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Soundproofed
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually furnished, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a 6-bed Mixed Dorm

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in a 6-bed Dorm, Women Only

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in an 8-bed Mixed Dorm

8.6 out of 10
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Soundproofed
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in an 8-bed Dorm, Women Only

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Private Dorm, 6 Beds

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Heating
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Dorm, 8 Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Dorm, 3 Beds

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  • Sleeps 3
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Private Dorm, 4 Beds

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

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12 Rue de Gironde, Bordeaux, Gironde, 33300

What's nearby

  • Cité du Vin - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Place des Quinconces - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Place de la Bourse - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Rue Sainte-Catherine - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Grand Theatre of Bordeaux - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rue Achard Tram Station - 6 min walk
  • Le Bouscat Sainte-Germaine Station - 10 min drive
  • Merignac Airport (BOD) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Belvédère - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gargalou - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Latitude 20 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Cervoiserie de Bordeaux - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Café Oz - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel

Hostel near Cité du Vin
Consider a stay at Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and an arcade/game room. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), coworking spaces, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • An elevator, 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 194 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 7.50 to 15 for adults and EUR 7.50 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 7.50 to 15 for adults, and EUR 7.50 to 15 for children
  • Towels fee: EUR 3 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
Property Registration Number 82180490300077

We should mention

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hostel Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan
Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel Bordeaux
Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel located?

Located in Quartier du Lac, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Cité du Vin, Jacques Chaban Delmas Bridge, and Cap Sciences. Quai des Marques and Greek Orthodox Church are also within 1 mi (2 km). Rue Achard Tram Station is 6 minutes by foot and Bassins A Flot Tram Station is 7 minutes.

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Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 276 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

ema marija

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall, the property was great and the people were fantastic. I would skip the breakfast for eight euros. You’re paying three times more for basic for coffee and croissants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt Lukas Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very high quality for the price

It is a bit far away from the train station, but easy to get there using a city bike (1 €). Excellent clean rooms and facilities, lots of safe storage available for your stuff. There are even curtaibs for your privacy on the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were genuinely friendly, and the bed was very comfortable—complete with a privacy curtain that made it feel cosy and private. I appreciated the spacious storage setup: two lockers and a drawer provided plenty of room for my belongings. Despite being in a bunk bed, I didn’t notice any squeaking or movement when someone used the top bunk, which made for a restful experience. The blackout shutter on the window blocked out light completely, and the road outside was quiet at night—perfect for uninterrupted sleep. The only thing I’d suggest is adding one more bathroom and shower room, especially for busier periods. Location-wise, it’s not too far from Bordeaux city centre. I actually enjoyed the 40-minute walk into town—it was a pleasant way to start the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great stay lucy at the check in was great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Casper

Disliked: Staff & service
All events for promotion in the elevator was old, the area was loud at night with screaming people and cars and it was difficult to find a good place for dinner. BTW the bed and stuff around the room was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Easy transport
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is very good. 1 minute to wine musuem and tramvay stop. Old town is 45 minutes away from the hostel on foot. Walking to old town is very nice. Staff is very friendly. The dorm room there's bathrroom and curtain at bunk. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vasily

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
genial !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

T

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Did not like the staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Qing

Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Qing

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Qing

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coin sympa pour petits séjours
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aura

Disliked: Amenities
Chaleur abominable dans les chambres
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

DICKY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pour l'accueil & la situation

cette fois-ci, je n'ai pu dormir que 2 petites heures, trop de bruits trop longtemps des autres occupants du dortoir (8 lits), compliqué quand on est en transit pendant un long voyage (travail), heureusement, c'est largement compensé par l'accueil, l'amabilité et les bons conseils des réceptionnistes... Johan
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatoumata

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ambiance agréable à vivre et pour le travail !

C’était super dans l’ensemble. Le personnel est accueillant et l’environnement est agréable. Petit bémol pas des moindres il n’y a pas de diffuseur de parfum ou même des produits senteurs dans les toilettes. Sachant que les chambres sont petites alors quand quelqu’un rentre au toilette l’odeur remplit la chambre. Et le lavabo également sentait mauvais au matin. Donc peut être mettre un petit produit à coté également pour le lavabo.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

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