Bordeaux-Mérignac (BA 106) Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
Bordeaux-Mérignac (BA 106) Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
Bordeaux-Mérignac airport is about 12 km from the centre: since 2023 tram line A has reached the terminal in about 35 minutes, while the 30'Direct shuttle gets to Gare Saint-Jean in half an hour without stops. Those who want to stay comfortable for the return trip can choose a hotel near the station, where tram and shuttle converge; those who prefer the charm of the historic centre choose the quays near Place de la Bourse. Those with a car who want to combine the flight with a taste of wine country can head towards the Entre-deux-Mers, east of the city.
Gare Saint-Jean
Near the airport link · 30'Direct shuttle from the airport in about 30 minutes without stops, or tram line A in about 35 minutes
Best for: the most direct connection to the airport, with or without a car
Pros
- Direct shuttle stop for the airport
- The urban tram/bus network also converges here
- Lively neighbourhood with shops and restaurants around the station
Cons
- Busy area during train rush hours
- Not the most picturesque neighbourhood in the city
Recommended hotels in this area
- B&B Maison Rosa: Small guesthouse in central Bordeaux, a few minutes from Gare Saint-Jean where the airport shuttle arrives.
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Place de la Bourse and the quays
City centre · airport reachable in about 35-40 minutes by tram with a change, or by taxi in about 20-25 minutes
Best for: strolls along the quays, the historic centre and the Miroir d'Eau
Pros
- Walking distance from Place de la Bourse, Saint-Pierre and the riverside
- Restaurants and shops of the historic centre all around
- Stone buildings from the eighteenth century, UNESCO World Heritage area
Cons
- Pedestrian streets, hard to drive right up to the door
- Tourist area, can be noisy in midsummer
Recommended hotels in this area
- Studio Alienor Place la Bourse Bordeaux: Studio in an eighteenth-century stone building right next to Place de la Bourse, in the heart of old Bordeaux.
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Entre-deux-Mers wine country
Nearby town · a car is needed; more than 30-35 minutes from the airport, no direct public transport link
Best for: for those with a car who want to combine the flight with a night among the vineyards
Pros
- Surrounded by vineyards just minutes from Bordeaux
- Private pool and outdoor spaces
- Away from the city's traffic and noise
Cons
- A car is absolutely required
- Very few properties in the area, very limited choice
Recommended hotels in this area
- Domaine Canteloup: Independent holiday homes among the vines 20 minutes from Bordeaux, with a pool: convenient only for those travelling by car.
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