Auberge de Jeunesse

Bordeaux


Bordeaux's original hostel is housed in an ultramodern building with a self-catering kitchen, good wheelchair access and table football to boot. To avoid guests moving in for good, stays are officially limited to three nights. From the train station, follow cours de la Marne northwest for 300m and turn left opposite the park; the hostel is about 250m ahead on your left.


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