Slo Hostel Bordeaux
Cooking classes, comedy nights, and city views in Bordeaux's rising Bacalan district
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71%
Solo travelers
88%
Would stay again
85%
Made friends here
3.0 nights
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Our Honest Take
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Slo is the hostel for travelers who want experiences, not just a bed and a bar. The cooking classes are the standout. where else can you learn to make caneles (Bordeaux's signature pastry) alongside other travelers for a few euros? The themed dinners bring the whole hostel together without feeling forced. stand-up comedy nights are genuinely funny. The lounge with its on-site coffee house is one of the coziest common spaces we've seen in any French hostel. Board games, good espresso, city views through big windows. You could lose a whole rainy afternoon here and be perfectly happy. The Bacalan location is a trade-off: you're not in the old center, but you're near La Cite du Vin and the tram gets you downtown in 15 minutes. This neighborhood has a creative, younger energy. The female dorms on dedicated quieter floors are a nice touch.
🎯 Insider Tips
- 1Sign up for the cooking class the day you arrive. Spots fill up fast and it's the best social activity at the hostel.
- 2La Cite du Vin is an 8-minute walk. Even if wine isn't your thing, the building architecture alone is worth seeing.
- 3The coffee house does proper espresso, not instant. Grab one before heading out in the morning.
- 4If you have a bike, Slo has great storage. Bordeaux is incredibly bikeable and it's the best way to see the city.
🔥 Why We Love It
Cooking classes at a hostel. Where else do you learn to make caneles bordelais for a few euros?
Themed dinners bring the whole place together naturally. No awkward icebreakers needed.
The lounge with coffee house is genuinely cozy. Board games, espresso, and a view. You could spend a whole rainy day here.
Stand-up comedy nights are unique to Slo and JOST in Bordeaux. It's a proper show, not an open mic.
City views from upper floor rooms make waking up here feel special.
📖 The Full Story
Slo is the hostel for travelers who want more than a bed. It's a place where you take a cooking class on Tuesday, watch stand-up comedy on Thursday, and eat a themed dinner on Saturday. All of it organized by a staff that clearly loves what they do.
The building is modern with city views from the upper floors. The lounge downstairs is the kind of space you'll actually want to spend time in. cozy sofas, board games, a coffee house serving proper espresso, and the relaxed hum of travelers planning their days. The game room adds another layer with something to do on lazy afternoons.
The terrace has a bar with happy hour specials. Themed dinners bring the whole hostel together. movie nights are projected on a big screen. The shared kitchen is available on request and well-equipped for those who'd rather cook.
Bacalan is Bordeaux's up-and-coming district. La Cite du Vin (the wine museum) is a short walk. The Chaban-Delmas Bridge is right there. The tram connects you to the center in about 15 minutes. The neighborhood has a youthful, creative energy that the old center doesn't quite have.
✨ The Vibes
💬 What Travelers Say
Brenda
🇨🇦 Canada · September 2025
“I liked everything about this hostel! Lovely location with restaurants and grocery stores nearby plus great food available at the hostel too. The tram line is also right there.”
Kristi
🇨🇷 Costa Rica · January 2026
“Friendly staff, easy check in and out, nice kitchen facilities and lounge space. Good pastries and coffee for breakfast, nice meals for lunch or dinner. Comfortable bed.”
Eri
🇯🇵 Japan · January 2026
“The lounge is amazing! Super cozy I love it!”
Jeffrey
🇦🇺 Australia · October 2025
“Great bike storage and there is a shared kitchen on request. Staff were super helpful.”
📍 What's Nearby
La Cite du Vin
8 min walk
Chaban-Delmas Bridge
5 min walk
Bassins a Flot
10 min walk
New York tram stop
3 min walk
Garonne River
5 min walk
Place de la Bourse (by tram)
15 min
📋 House Rules
- •Check-in: 3:00 PM. Check-out: 10:00 AM
- •Quiet hours: 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- •No smoking on the property
- •Shared kitchen available on request
- •18+ only (ID required)
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€28/night
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Room Types
6-Bed Mixed Dorm
€28
Soundproofed room with city views, wardrobe, and shower. Private bathroom.
1 person (6 per room)
8-Bed Female Dorm
€26
Female-only dorm with same great amenities and quieter floor placement.
1 person (8 per room)
6-Bed Female Dorm
€28
Smaller female dorm for even more privacy.
1 person (6 per room)
Double Private Room
€75
Private room with en-suite, city view, and soundproofing.
2 persons
🏠 Amenities
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