In the heart of Bordeaux, Hôtel La Zoologie offers a tranquil oasis with a garden, spa treatments like massages and wraps, and an on-site restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Unwind in the bar or gym after exploring nearby St. Michael Basilica and Rue Sainte-Catherine.
Bordeaux (ZFQ-Saint-Jean SNCF Train Station) - 10 min walk
Tauzia Tram Station - 6 min walk
Sainte-Croix Tram Station - 7 min walk
Saint-Jean Tram Station - 9 min walk
Restaurants
Le Cochon Volant - 6 min walk
Le Petit Grain - 4 min walk
Le Furtado - 7 min walk
The Roasted - 4 min walk
Chicken Box - 3 min walk
About this property
Hôtel La Zoologie
At Hôtel La Zoologie, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Rue Sainte-Catherine and Place de la Bourse. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps or facials, and Restaurant La Zoologie serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a fitness centre and a sauna. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Tauzia Tram Station is 6 minutes and Sainte-Croix Tram Station is 7 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
40 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, up to 20 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Off-site parking within 328 ft (EUR 20 per day)
Street parking available
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Winery tours nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bike hire
Facilities
Built in 1900
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fitness centre
Full-service spa
Sauna
Steam room
Lockers available
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
80-cm flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Separate bath and shower
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Special features
Spa
The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.
The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Dining
Restaurant La Zoologie – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Bar La Zoologie – On-site cocktail bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Le Banksia x La Zoologie – Overlooking the garden, this delicatessen serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Open selected days.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.74 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Spa fee: EUR 25 per person, per stay
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 20 for adults and EUR 9 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per day
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 20 per day (328 ft away)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Also known as
Hôtel La Zoologie Hotel
Hôtel La Zoologie Bordeaux
Hôtel La Zoologie Hotel Bordeaux
Frequently asked questions
Does Hôtel La Zoologie offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hôtel La Zoologie does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hôtel La Zoologie?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a maximum weight of 20 kg per pet. There's a charge of EUR 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Hôtel La Zoologie?
No, unfortunately. However, there's street parking available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hôtel La Zoologie?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an on-site casino at Hôtel La Zoologie?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Barriere Casino Theatre (10-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hôtel La Zoologie and nearby?
Hôtel La Zoologie has a spa and a steam room, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hôtel La Zoologie?
Yes, Restaurant La Zoologie offers garden views.
What's the area around Hôtel La Zoologie like?
Hôtel La Zoologie is in Bordeaux Sud, a short 6-minute walk from Tauzia Tram Station and 12 minutes' walk from Rue Sainte-Catherine.
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Hôtel La Zoologie Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
19 Nov 2024
The restaurant and bar were excellent. The decoration of the hotel is beautiful!
Candace
Candace, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Aug 2024
Great location, lovely staff… amazing chef! Will be back this was the perfect hotel for a city break
Helena
Helena, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Sept 2024
Zoologie was a wonderful hotel with helpful staff and stunning rooms. Food was great, especially breakfast
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Sept 2024
Gorgeous hotel
Had an amazing stay here. Gorgeous hotel and large comfortable rooms. The service was amazing and the spa was lovely. Highly recommend.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 Sept 2024
Excellent location just not far from train station. Close to shops, restaurants and children's play areas. Had lunch in hotel restaurant and was excellent choice served by friendly gentlemen.
Melanie
Melanie, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jul 2024
Lovely Hotel
Lovely hotel with friendly helpful staff. Would stay again
Nicholas
Nicholas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Oct 2024
Great stay with quality service
The receptionists - a lady and a gentleman - couldn’t be more helpful when my partner was unwell. They were so caring with a professional manner. We can’t thank them enough, and recommend the hotel to anyone who would like to spend a quality time in Bordeaux.
Ai
Ai, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Sept 2023
Wonderful stay!
Celine
Celine, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jun 2024
Great location. Very nice concept of all the property.
Roxana
Roxana, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
Cool, quirky hotel. The building and decor was great. Comfortable, good sized room. Breakfast was good. Didn’t eat there. We wanted to eat at the smaller bar/restaurant but it was closed. It is slightly out if the centre, about a 20 minute walk. Good team and bus connections and close to the station.
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Aug 2024
Interesting property
Frost
Frost, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Sept 2024
We had issues with the WiFi which really negatively impacted our stay, as I was working and had to go to a cooking space nearby to have reliable internet.
Otherwise great food and design of the space. If not for the WiFi, I’d rate 5 stars.
Virginia
Virginia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jul 2023
Absolutely beautiful hotel with lots of character. Friendly and attentive staff.
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
15 Aug 2024
The hotel is overall nice - nice building and service. However, it is not disclosed during the booking that they charge extra €25 for using their SPA and you’ll have to book in advance. Also the showeroom in the room is transparent so if you’re travelling with you friend, it’s a bit embarrassing
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 Jul 2024
Really stylish hotel, with a beautiful terrace restaurant, friendly staff, close to lots of good restaurants and an easy walk to the centre of Bordeaux. I think they may have taken the minimalist theme a bit far but this was fine for us for the few days we were there (nowhere to put toiletries in the bathroom, no door to the shower which made it quite cold, and the floors were very slippery)
Jay
Jay, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jun 2023
The building and room decor were a lot of fun.
Michele
Michele, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 May 2024
An excellent one-of-its-kind choice
Spacious and eclectically laid-out room in a former university lab building. Excellent food options. Extremely child friendly. Close to the train station but farther from the center of town.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jul 2024
Would have liked some night time entertainment.
Jasmine
Jasmine, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Jun 2023
Nice architecture. Great breakfast buffet. Lovely decoration.
Esteban
Esteban, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Oct 2023
Really nice hotel, friendly staff. We were travelling by train hotel really close to station, About 30 minute walk to city centre, although not an issue for us as we like to walk and see the city and there is plenty to see whilst walking, if you don’t want to walk excellent tram service 2 streets over. Would definitely stay again.
Hugh
Hugh, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Aug 2023
Fantastic!
A fantastic hotel and we are almost certain we found the best in Bordeaux! Would certainly return on our next visit to this wonderful city.
Verified traveller
5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Sept 2023
Cool vibe
Fantastic hotel. Totally worth the stay. The building is gorgeous. The bar has a lovely selection of cocktails & wine. The snacks we tasty.
jan
jan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Jul 2023
Lovely bijoux hotel with unusual but very pleasing features that work well. One of the most comfortable beds ever
Desmond
Desmond, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2023
This is a truly unique hotel - the architecture is stunning. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Wasn’t quite so comfortable with the location so ate in the restaurant both nights. Food was excellent.
Rose
Rose, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Nov 2024
Such a unique hotel in the old Faculty of Sciences building for Zoology and Geology. We had a comfort room which had a gorgeous free-standing bath in the room itself and a powerful shower and separate basin area (this is glass screened and so you should be comfortable with your room buddy!) There's lovely little nods to its history with animals on the curtains and different flora / fauna on the tiling. Separate bathroom. The spa on the basement level has a jacuzzi, steam room and sauna which you can make use of between 8am and 11am and 8pm and 10pm without booking. Comfy robes and slippers were provided in the room. WiFI is good and work space in the room was handy for our day working. It's well-situated a short walk from the St Jean station and ~10 mins the other direction into the main town (really enjoyed nearby Marche des Capuchins for breakfast/lunch options). We didn't have the breakfast in the hotel itself as preferred to explore. Really friendly staff and we paid €40 for a 4pm check-out on our last day.