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Reviews of Whoo Bordeaux Bacalan - Hostel

12 Rue de Gironde, 33300 Bordeaux, France

#31 of 94 hotels in Bordeaux

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 564 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 20 April 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 3-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    need to make my own bed, not super close to town centre or public transport stops

    clean dorm rooms

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2025

    10
    Great!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved my stay at this hostel! I stayed in a 6-bed female dorm for 4 nights, and it was super clean and comfortable. The room had an ensuite washroom plus a shared one on the floor, both spotless, with hair dryers available (thank you!!!) The staff were friendly and even provided me with a free towel. The common area was great, and the location was great too—just a short tram ride to downtown. I felt very safe. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    10
    Excellent choice in a convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent facility and very helpful staff

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2025

    10
    Great cozy stay in a central area
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good!

    I stayed for 4 days and had a great stay. The room, bathrooms, and common area downstairs were always cleaned and the staff was friendly. There isn’t a kitchen but they do have a microwave and utensils you can use so at least you can heat up some food. The location was also nice and despite there being a bar right outside, it was always pretty quiet in the room. The hostel is in a good location near the tram, cité du vin, and many other places

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had everything that I needed. Well organized and clean. Workers were great and frendly 🙂

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2024

    10
    I liked everything about this Hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Everything!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2024

    5.0
    A basic experience of backpackers' hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 3-Bed Private Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location is bit far from the city centre. It is not expensive maybe that's why it has very basic facilities. It is not suitable for families. Maybe for backpackers and young people who need to socialise!! The toilets and showers are on the corridor, they were disgusting especially the toilets!! We had to clean them before to sue them!! We refused to use the shower as we only stayed for one night. We washed our faces and brushed our teeth. I would not come back!! As I mentioned earlier, it is not a place for families!

    There is nothing I can say I liked! It has a nice terrace. It was a good experience for our child. He was able to see what a backpacker hotel is like!! We left very early in the morning so we did not have breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The coworking space is exceptional and can be used at any time of day. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Been double charged and over a month later not been resolved. I had 2 rooms booked and they put me in the worst one and a top bunk bed unnecessarily

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limpio y cómodo!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's calm and safe The workers are so nice

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    2.0
    Dirty.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s dirty. You have to put covers, as in pillow case cover, bed sheets and duvet covers yourself (never encountered that before). It’s quite cramped. Again, dusty.

    Literally nothing apart from the friendly staffs.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant prices could be lower

    Clean Spaces, nice staff, great truffle sanduich

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms need to be cleaned more thoroughly, as there are a lot of mosquitoes. Having only one bathroom per floor for all the rooms, with four people per room, is not good. Also, there's no air conditioning in the rooms, which makes it uncomfortable.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    6.0
    Nice staff, no AC, very hot
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think my bad experience was mainly because of the extreme heat. There was no AC, it was 40°C and extremely hot at night. The bed sheets were waterproof and not breathable, so they were kind of moist bc of the sweat at night which was very uncomfortable. Also, no kitchen (only a microwave, bowls, cutlery) and it was not easy to meet people there.

    Friendly staff, big sitting/chilling area, good vibe in general. The beds are sturdy and there are curtains. The bathroom is only shared with the people in your room, not with everybody.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2024

    1.0
    Book somewhere else
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unbearable stay due to excessive heat in the room and the lack of air con - checked out early as a result. Wish I'd listened to the other reviews that said the same thing.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    10
    I've never been to a hostel like the Whoo. I'll return as soon as I can.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was unfortunate that I had to leave so soon and couldn't spend more time with the staff :D I would have loved to meet them under different circumstances.

    I recently stayed at Whoo Hostel in Bordeaux during a work trip, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience! From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed by the friendly and professional staff, who made check-in a breeze. The facilities at this hostel are top-notch, providing everything a traveler could need, whether you're here for business or leisure. There's a laundry room and an ironing board, good wifi, air conditioning on the ground floor (it was 41 degrees in Bordeaux during my stay !) The atmosphere at Whoo Hostel is truly unique – a great balance of vibrant energy and relaxed comfort. The communal areas are beautifully designed, offering enough space to work in the coworking room, unwind on the sofas, and socialize on the terrace. The Wi-Fi is fast and reliable, which was essential for my work needs, and I found the workspace to be both comfortable and conducive to productivity. My dorm was spotless, modern, and incredibly comfortable. I was pleasantly surprised by the attention to detail in every aspect of the hostel, from the cozy bedding to the thoughtful amenities provided - like the little shelf to put your phone and glasses beside the bed. The location is also fantastic, with easy access to public transportation and all the main attractions of Bordeaux. I hopped on a tram from St Jean train station and was at the hostel in no time. One of the highlights of my stay was the social atmosphere. Even though I was traveling for work, I felt a strong sense of community among the guests, and the hostel's events made it easy to connect with fellow travelers. It's clear that the team at Whoo Hostel has put a lot of effort into creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. They spend time getting to know each and every guest, joking, laughing, listening. They're really great fun.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 4-Bed Private Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air conditioning. Impossible to sleep.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2024

    2.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 4-Bed Private Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed sheet were to small for the beds, when I started to make my bed as soon I lift my mattress, dirty closes like bra and pyjamas were underneath. There were no air-conditioning and sleep with 28 degrees at night is a nightmare.

    Breakfast was okay

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a cockroach in my bed so had to move to another room in the middle of the night

    The staff and the ambientation of the place. There were plenty of sofas

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    5.0
    Not so good for solo backpackers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's primarily a residential building- hostel is an afterthought. No kitchen , laundry overly complicated (ok for residents but not travelers). Staff aren't as helpful or friendly as other places I've stayed. No atmosphere either. The ladders to the upper bunk are too small & downright dangerous, I fell whilst climbing down because there's nothing to hold onto.

    It's easy to find when getting there. Rooms are clean and I liked that the shower room & toilet are separate, and in a separate area. Breakfast was ok but the fruit they served every morning was inedible and the same rotten apples and one orange for my whole weeks' stay. This place would have been great for a couple of nights - not a week like I booked.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's my second time there . This time 4 bed dormitory and Aircon works well:)

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only thing I did not like (almost hated) was the noisy gaming machine that is located in the common area. Why such a disturbing machine in a cozy area like that (????)

    I loved my stay in the hostel. The common areas are very spacious and comfortable. WIFI works very well so it is fantastic for those who work and travel. I really appreciated to have a laundry area

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendliness of the staff. The hotel is super clean, quiet and very close to the tram stop.

    Stayed in June 2024

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