Couple travel

I loved Bordeaux, we stayed at Eklo Hotel as a sustainable option and we really had a good time there. Also the breakfast was amazing! It is located next to the botanic park and Darwin Ecosystem, an alternative area in the city. We got there in public transport and the station is a bit far from the most interesting areas, so if you have a lot of things, I recommend taking a taxi from there. We were there for 5 days, so we took advantage of the Bordeaux City Card 72h that included most of the museums and access to public transport, including a little boat over the river, very useful to visit...

Solo travel

Bordeaux is safe during the daytime, but you have to be careful at night, especially in the old town. I was followed by four men to the station after sunset, which was just a short walk to the station.

Couple travel

Gorgeous city, like Paris but less stressful. Much more laid back city. Highly recommend where we stayed: Maison la Course, small boutique hotel with daily breakfast included (served on porcelain, crystal & silver), massages in house, lovely all female staff at the time we were there. To see: Monuments & Neighborhoods to See: Palais Gallien: Ruined 3rd century amphitheater from Roman city Burdigala Place de la Victoire: walk up Rue Sainte-Catherine, (detour east to le Musée d'Aquitaine, la Grosse Cloche - 15th century, bell 1775), (detour west to Cathédrale Saint-André, Place Gambetta...

Solo travel

I loved Bordeaux, I went on a wine tour and took a train to the sea. I also went on a bicycle tour. Bordeaux is 100% pedestrian friendly and it's beautiful.

Be careful on the docks, near porte de Bourgogne and being on streets alone. Most of the time you'll be fine, but strange people wandering on the streets can be intimidating, or insulting if you don't have any change to spare. But as long as you're polite and stay away from them as much as you can, many people are actually lovely! This is from my own experience living there, and apart from an insult here and there because I didn't have any change, I was lucky to have nothing happen to me. And if anything does, find a girl to pretend to be friends with, sorority always wins <3<3

I've lived in this city for about two years now and it's alright, it mostly depends on the neighborhoods (avoid Victoire, Gare saint Jean at night) but all in all it's rather okay and safe but I'd suggest to pay attention to your surroundings just in case

When you're visiting bordeaux in day light it's safe but imat night some street aren't safe, so it's best to visit at night with other people. I never had a problem but i heard even guy don't walk alone at night

Bordeaux is globally safe beside some neighborhood like (train station, les Capucins, Porte de Bourgogne) Most of the time it’s safe City center is very safe But at night, in the previous mentionned location, it’s better to have a bike or car

Bordeaux has gotten a bit less safe in recent years but in comparison to other big cities in Europe it’s still safe and comfortable as a solo female. It’s quite a nice place as everything is walkable there is a bit of catcalling but not more than elsewhere