Albergues on the Camino de Santiago - a 2026 guide
We've stayed in more than a hundred albergues on the Camino de Santiago. Some places were amazing and became a part of our Camino memories, some places were just another overnight stay. Albergues have always been an important part of the Camino de Santiago history. Even if you're not comfortable with staying in a dormitory I recommend finding a nice albergue on your Camino route (one with a communal dinner for example) and staying there for one night just to experience the spirit of the Camino.
Albergues can be found on almost any Camino. Out of the 11 routes, we've walked, the Camino de Gran Canaria is the only one that doesn't have albergues only hotels.
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What are the albergues?
In simple words, an albergue is a hostel for pilgrims. If you're familiar with hostels it won't be difficult to understand the whole albergue thing. A standard albergue has one or several dormitory rooms with bunk beds (few have normal beds), a shared ablution complex, a kitchen, and a common area.
How do you find albergues on the Camino?
Most of the albergues, especially public ones, are situated right on the Camino route; you don’t need to walk around with a GPS or map trying to find them. In bigger towns and cities there are usually arrows pointing the way to albergues.
If you want to plan your Camino itinerary in advance and make sure you’re staying only at the best albergues along the route you can check reviews of different places on Gronze.com. The only disadvantage of using it is that the site and most of the reviews are in Spanish.
Watch our short YouTube video about albergues on the Camino!!!
You can find more information for planning the Camino walk in our Best Camino de Santiago tips post.
Public vs private albergues on the Camino de Santiago
There are two types of albergues: public (municipal) and private. Public albergues are usually run by the local municipality or Camino association. Private albergues belong to a person or a company. Both public and private albergues can be found on any Camino route. The more popular the route is the more albergues it has.
Public albergues
Public albergues are usually bigger than private ones, some have up to 100 beds. They are the cheapest accommodation option on the Camino. Public albergues are exclusively for pilgrims who walk or cycle the Camino, tourists can’t stay there. There is usually no bedding but most public albergues sell disposable sheets and pillow casing for 1-2 Euros. The facilities of municipal albergues vary, some are new and spacious with good facilities, some are quite old and very basic.
Municipal albergues usually don't accept luggage delivery. If you decide to use the luggage transfer service you will have to stay in private albergues and hotels.
The best municipal albergues are in Galicia. They are run by the Xunta de Galicia. Most of them are new, spacious, with good facilities, clean, and comfortable. In 2026 almost all public albergues in Galicia charge 10 Euros per person. If you decide to walk the last 100 km on any Camino route to Santiago de Compostela or choose one of the shorter routes e.g. the Camino Ingles you won't have any problems finding good and budget accommodation.
Private albergues
Private albergues are smaller, usually more comfortable and more expensive. Some private albergues are for donation. There are quite a few albergues for donation on the Camino Frances. Private albergues can be booked in advance over the phone or through an online booking system. They’re not exclusively for pilgrims but the majority of people who stay there are pilgrims. The amenities of private albergues are better than those of public ones.
Comparing public and private albergues
| Features | Public albergues | Private albergues |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 10-12 Euro | 20 Euro |
| Only for pilgrims | yes | no |
| Need a Credential | yes | no |
| Can stay more than 1 night | no | yes |
| Can be booked | no | yes |
| Allow luggage delivery | no | yes |
| Entrance doors close at 9 pm | yes | no |
What are the facilities like?
A standard albergue (public or private) has a couple of dormitories with bunk beds (sometimes one big room), a common/dining area, a kitchen, and shared toilets and showers. Private albergues are usually better equipped. All albergues have hot showers and electricity, many have wi-fi.
Ablutions
Showers and toilets are shared and usually separate for men and women (unless it’s a really small albergue with one bathroom). You need your own towel, soap, shower gel, etc. No need to carry toilet paper all albergues we’ve stayed at provided it.
If there are many people in your albergue go to the shower right after the check-in before unpacking and making your bed, otherwise you might spend 30 minutes waiting in line.
Kitchen
About 80% of all albergues we’ve stayed in had a kitchen. Sometimes it’s a fully equipped kitchen with everything you need for cooking, sometimes it’s very basic with a microwave and a couple of plates. Before you do food shopping always check out the kitchen to see if it has a stove, pots, pans, etc. Some albergues (usually private) offer communal dinners and breakfasts for a donation or a fixed price.
How much do albergues cost?
Public albergues are the cheapest accommodation option on the Camino. Prices vary a bit depending on the route, the average price of a bed in a public albergues is around 10-12 Euros per person. On some Camino routes e.g. the Via de la Plata public albergues are more expensive - 12-15 Euros pp.
A bed in private albergue costs between 17-22 Euros on average. In the Basque Country on the Camino del Norte, private albergues are more expensive, we paid 22-27 Euros on average. Fancier albergues cost 25+ Euros but those are really comfortable with bigger beds with curtains, individual lockers, bedding, towels, etc.
If you want to know how much it costs to walk the Camino de Santiago read our post the cost of walking the Camino. There you can find a detailed budget breakdown, money-saving tips, and a comparison of the cost of different Camino routes.
Public albergues and their rules
These rules can vary a bit depending on the albergue, Camino route, and season but overall they’re pretty standard for all public albergues.
Public albergues can’t be booked in advance; they work on the first come first serve principle.
You can stay in a public albergue only one night. There might be exceptions e.g. if you feel unwell.
The check-in is after 1 pm or later. Pilgrims who arrive earlier usually start queuing in front of the entrance. It’s not necessary to do out-of-season or on less popular Camino routes but on busy routes like the French Camino in the peak season, it’s the best way to secure a bed.
The entrance doors close at 10 pm. If you’re out and come back later you might not be able to get inside. Always make sure to be back before closing time.
Lights in dormitories go off at 10.30 pm. Nobody will force you to sleep if you don't want. You can read or watch something on your phone but you can’t switch on the light in the dormitory.
The check-out time is 8 am. Everybody has to be out by that time.
Are albergues open all year?
The majority of municipal albergues on the Camino are open from Easter week to November. There are some albergues that stay open in the winter months most of them are on the popular Camino routes such as the French Way or the Portuguese Camino. If you walk the Camino between April and October you can be sure that most public albergues will be open. The only exception is the Camino del Norte in the Basque Country most public albergues are open only in the peak season between July and September.
Private albergues might open earlier or close later it depends on the route and the number of people that walk it off-season. Almost all private and public albergues are closed during the Christmas holiday between the 15th and 31st of December. If you decide to walk the Camino in December I'd recommend staying for Christmas in a bigger city where hotels and hostels stay open for holidays.
Walking the Camino in winter you might struggle to find open public albergues but on the bright side, private rooms in hotels and guest houses are cheaper. If you stay every other night in a hotel it won't break your budget.
If you have questions about the pilgrimage on the Way of St.James you might find answers in our Camino de Santiago FAQ post.
What do you need to stay in albergues?
To be able to check in to any albergue you’ll need a passport or an ID (for EU citizens).
To stay in public albergues every pilgrim needs a Credential (a pilgrim’s passport) with stamps. It proves that you’re walking (cycling) the Camino. Every pilgrim collects stamps at every place he/she stays along the route. At the end of the pilgrimage, you’ll need your Credential with stamps for getting the Compostela certificate in Santiago.
To stay in private albergues the Credential is usually not required.
Useful items to have for staying in albergues
A light sleeping bag or a sleeping bag liner. Some public albergues provide blankets some don't. Some don't have bedding. I prefer to have my own sleeping bag rather than sleeping on a mattress or under a blanket used by many people.
A headlamp. It is very useful to have one if you want to read after the lights are off, need to find something in your backpack in the dark, or pack and leave early in the morning.
A quick-dry towel. You don’t get towels in public albergues, some private albergues offer towels for an extra cost.
Flip-flops. These are great to change into after walking the whole day in your shoes.
A small combination lock. Many albergues have lockers but don't have locks. You need one to lock your valuables.
A foldable backpack. If you go out you can take your phone/wallet/etc. with you.
You can find more details on what to pack for the Camino for different seasons for men and women in our Camino de Santiago packing list post.
Pros and cons of staying in albergues
If you’re a seasoned backpacker and have experience staying in hostels with shared facilities, staying in albergues won’t be new for you. If you’ve never stayed in dormitories before it might be a challenging experience.
Pros
The obvious advantage of albergues is the price, it’s the cheapest accommodation option on the Camino. Most public albergues charge 10-12 Euros per person.
Albergues are great places to meet people if you walk the Camino alone. You’ll always find someone to talk to, to cook with, or to go out.
Staying in albergues is an important part of the Camino culture. Even if it’s not your cup of tea I suggest staying for a night or two just for the experience.
Cons
The main con is the lack of privacy. You don’t get to be alone in albergues. You share a room, a bathroom, and a kitchen with other pilgrims.
Another important problem is not getting decent sleep. The more people are around you the more difficult it is to sleep. Some pilgrims get up very early before 5 am and start packing, some snore quite loudly, etc. Earplugs are a useful item to have.
Theft is another drawback of albergues. We personally have never had anything stolen in albergues but we've heard some stories of money, phones, and other valuables stolen from dormitories. My tip is never leave your valuables unattended in the dormitory, use a locker or take them with.
Staying in hotels on the Camino
It’s possible to stay in a private room every night on the Camino. Most of the routes have plenty of hotels and guesthouses. It’s much more comfortable but will work out a lot more expensive than staying in albergues. If you’re going to walk for a week or so the difference won’t be that significant but if you’re planning to walk for a month it’ll make a big difference.
Prices of private rooms vary. On average you pay 40 Euros for a budget single room and 50-60 Euros for a double. It’s cheaper to stay in a private room if you’re two people as you can see the price difference between a single and a double room is not that big.
If your budget allows I suggest staying in a private room every once in a while. We usually stay in hotels at least once a week sometimes more often if we can find a well-priced place. Some private albergues have single and double rooms. Private rooms with shared facilities (shower, toilet) are cheaper than the ensuite ones.
Camping on the Camino
People often ask us about the possibility of camping on the Camino. If you want to do it for the sake of saving money it’s not worth it. Unless you’re planning to do wild camping which is not allowed in many places in Spain in particular on the beaches. Public albergues are the best and the cheapest way of accommodation on the Camino. To pay 10 Euros to sleep in a bed, to have a hot shower, electricity, and a kitchen is not bad.
If you really love camping and rather sleep in your tent than in a dormitory then you’ll have to do some planning. On some routes, we did see quite a few campsites e.g. the Coastal Route of the Portuguese Camino. Some have barely any e.g. the Via de la Plata. Before you decide to pack a tent make sure that your route has enough camping spots.
Bedbugs in albergues
From our Camino experience, I can definitely say that walking early in the season reduces your chances of getting bedbugs in albergues. Many albergues close for winter, and before reopening in spring they do an annual cleaning.
Bedbugs can be easily carried by one person from albergue to albergue hiding in a sleeping bag, backpack, etc. You can get them anywhere but some albergues are famous for having bed bugs. If you want to make sure you skip such places check reviews on Gronze. If there are several people complaining about bed bugs I’d rather not stay there.
Bed bugs usually hide in wooden cracks, under mattresses, etc. Albergues with tile floors, metal beds, rubber mattresses and pillow casings might look not very comfortable but your chances of having bed bugs there are smaller. Places with old wooden floors and beds, wool blankets, and old mattresses are perfect spots for bedbugs.
Out of the eleven Camino de Santiago routes I've walked I had a bedbug problem only on the French Camino. I walked it in September after thousands of pilgrims had already walked it that year. I was terribly bitten in one private albergue for donation. That albergue was closed a couple of years ago.
Bed bugs bites are different from mosquito bites. Bed bugs usually bite in a line following the vein. Their bites are very itchy, some people are allergic to them. If you wake up in the morning and see a row of bites you can be sure you were bitten by bed bugs. In this case make sure to check your sleeping bag, clothes, backpack, etc.
How to deal with bed bugs?
Once you find your bed, lift a sheet/a mattress quickly. If there are many bed bugs you'll be able to see them. These guys are not very fast like many people think.
Don't put your backpack on the bed.
Always keep your backpack closed away from your bed. I put a rain cover over it for the night to make sure bed bugs won’t get in.
Some people carry bed bug spray and spray it on their beds and sleeping bag. I, personally, have never used it therefore I can't say if it really works or not.
In the morning always check your sleeping bag (if you use it).
Camino planning resources
- More information on the Camino de Santiago | Camino de Santiago page |
- Connect with pilgrims from all over the world | Camino de Santiago forum |
- Find out more about the Camino | Pilgrim's Reception Office in Santiago |
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Hello Stingy Nomads - Your blog contains great information as we (wife and myself) start planning our first pilgrimage (French route). A couple of questions for you - Is early April a good start time? With a spring start, should we anticipate only rain or is there a possibility of snow in the higher altitudes? Any advantages to shift the start date to mid or late April? What is the theft level for backpacks? Just use common sense? Given info from other pilgrims, we are going to pack lite with necessities only. What would you recommend on max pack weight? Thanks so much for your insight
Hello Bill. Thank you for the comment. Early April is still quite chilly, you're likely to get rains and there might be snow at Roncesvalles Pass but usually it's gone by the end of March. Weatherwise late April is better than the beginning of the month.
Do you mean if people steal big backpacks from albergues or on the street? I've never heard of it. You shouldn't leave your valuables unattended (use lockers in albergues or take them with when leaving) but I wouldn't worry about your big backpack being stolen.
I'd say 6-8 km is a good weight for a backpack. You can find more packing tips in this post https://stingynomads.com/camino-de-santiago-packing-list/
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Soy de México y quiero darles las gracias por hacernos la vida más fácil a miles de peregrinos.
Tengo 2 preguntas después de leer toda la reseña:
1. Cuál camino es el que encontraré mayor número de “pueblitos”, “aldeas” para ver más arquitectura?
2. Si hago el Camino del Norte en dónde me sugieren iniciar para que sea un recorrido de 15 días más o menos ?
Hola Mayra. El Camino Frances tiene mas pueblos y ciudades historicas. Si quieres hacer el Camino del Norte y tienes 15 dias puedes empezar en Gijon. Aqui puedes incontrar mas informacion sobre la ruta https://stingynomads.com/camino-del-norte-stages/
Buen Camino
Bien le bonjour,je souhaite effectuer les 7 chemins,tous les ans,cette année je part de St Jean de Pied de Port pour mon premier chemin.Pouvez vous m indiquer si j ai la possibilité de stationneer mon véhicule a st st Jean en toute sécurité et avec petit budget,chez un particulier ou autres,car a mon retour j aimerais effectuer plusieurs saisons agricole,(fourgon aménagé).
Vous en remerciant par avance.Cordialement
Hello Brunelière. Sorry, we don't speak French so it's difficult to understand your comment. You could try to use google translate to write in English or Spanish.
Thank you
He says: Hello, I would like to do the 7 paths, every year, this year I am leaving from St Jean de Pied de Port for my first path. Can you tell me if I have the possibility of parking my vehicle in St St Jean safely? security and with a small budget, with an individual or others, because on my return I would like to carry out several agricultural seasons, (converted van).
Thanking you in advance. Kind regards
Hello John. St.Jean is a very small place with limited parking options. It might be better to arrange it privately with one of the guesthouses located outside of Old Town. I didn't see a long-term parking lot anywhere in the town. You can look for a guesthouse located within walking distance from the town and contact them to check if you can park your van there for a small fee. If you want to walk to Santiago de Compostela it's a 1-month journey. I can't say how much they might charge you for keeping your car for that long.
Buen Camino
Hi! Thanks for all you do--- your tips are helping me prepare for my first camino this summer.
I need to stay in private rooms, since I am high risk for covid-19. Besides hotels, is there a simple way to find private beds? I don't necessarily want to book everything in advance unless it is recommended to do so. I will be walking the french route with my husband beginning around June 4th.
Hello Chris. Thank you for the comment. Which Camino route are you going to walk. I'd recommend booking private rooms in advance. Not for the entire route but at least a couple of days in advance especially in smaller towns and villages. Beginning of June is a popular time for walking the Camino and some places have limited supply of private rooms. You can find a PDF file with a list of accommodation options in the second paragraph of this post https://stingynomads.com/camino-frances-walking-itinerary/. I found booking online was the easiest and fastest way.
Buen Camino
Hello, thank you so much for this super helpful blog. I've made a last minute decision to try and do the whole stretch from Ponte de Lima to Santiago de Compostela in 4 days (4-7 August, inclusive). I think I'll be fit enough but I'd like to have my bag transported for me because I'll be doing long distances in the days. I also want to stay in the municipal Albergues. Is there a way around the fact that the municipal Albergues don't use the postal service? For example, is it possible to get my bag picked up and dropped off at a nearby private hostel in the same town so that when I get there I can just go and pick it up from the private hostel and carry it over to the municipal Albergue?
What do you think?
Thank you so much!
Jess
Hello Jess. Thank you for the comment. I don't know if it's possible or not I have never heard of somebody doing so. You can contact first the luggage delivery company and confirm with them if any public albergues on the stretch you want to walk accept luggage delivery. I did see some accepting luggage but it was on the Camino Frances. If they don't then you can contact private albergues and ask them if they will be willing to do so for you. Otherwise, it might be easier to stay in private albergues they're usually 3-5 euros more expensive than public but have better facilities and it's easy to arrange luggage delivery.
Buen Camino
Hi i plan on doing it in September (snap decision!) do i need to book the accommodation or is just turning up ok? I know you say some places you can book some you cant but its hard to work out which is which! Also you intelligently suggest going at your own pace if at the beginning you start struggling (I often run/walk 7km but never hiked 30-40km everyday for a week!)
Hello John. Thank you for the comment. September is the most popular month on the Camino de Santiago. It's difficult to advise because I don't know which Camino routes you want to walk. I suppose you are going to walk one of the main routes (Camino Frances, Portuguese Camino, etc.). In May this year on the Camino Frances there were too many pilgrims and people sometimes couldn't find a place to sleep so they had to take a taxi to the nearest hotel or hostel. I believe it will be similar in September. If you don't want to book in advance you can try to plan your itinerary the way you stay only in municipal albergues those can't be booked.
It's not that difficult to find out which albergues can or can't be booked. We have detailed posts on different Camino routes where you can find PDF files with lists of places to stay along each route. If you see in the name words "Municipal Albergue" it means that place can't be booked in advance. All other places can be booked.
Buen Camino
I literally just discovered that people do this after seeing someone that posted about this on IG and then finding your blog.
I would be a solo female traveler, probably doing it from Porto. Is this safe to do alone? Are you passing a lot of people throughout the day, or is it in mostly rural areas where someone could take Advantage of you?
Also, I wouldn’t be doing this for religious reasons and to get the certificate I think you have to say you’re right? What’s most people reasons for doing this?
Thanks!
Hello Erica. Thank you for the comment. Many people including women walk the Portuguese Camino from Porto solo. If you walk it between May and September there will be many pilgrims on the route you'll definitely meet people walking every day. The route goes through towns and villages not that much of rural areas on the part from Porto. We live in Portugal and I've done several walk solo including some parts of the Portuguese Camino and never felt unsafe.
We've done 9 Camino de Santiago routes not for religious reasons like many other people and never had any issues of getting our Compostela certificate. They do ask you sometimes about your reasons at the Pilgrims' Reception Office for their statistics only.
Buen Camino
I have this romantic notion of this trail and want to stay in monasteries, which is the best route for that?
Hello Rebecca. Unfortunately there is a handful of monasteries on the Camino de Santiago on longer routes you might get a chance to stay in two or three. On some shorter routes there is none. From our experience I remember 3 monasteries that offer accommodation for pilgrims on the Camino del Norte. Most of the nights you'll have to stay in albergues or hotels though.
Buen Camino
In my experience monasteries are open only in summer. Now in novembre, they are closed.
I would like to book hotels on any Camino (Frances, Norte, Portuguese, Plata) as I walk the Camino. But how do I know if the hotel in on or very close to the Camino trail?
Thanks, love your website! Super great!
Hello John. Thank you for the comment. We have a detailed post on the Camino Frances walking stages https://stingynomads.com/camino-frances-walking-itinerary/ where you can find a PDF file with accommodations along the route. You can use it to book your hotels and albergues. All places on the list are on or close to the trail.
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I am starting to plan for the Camino Frances, starting at St Jean Pied di Port. We would be a family of 4 walking, and one driving so need accommodation for 5 each night. Is there a list of hotels that we can contact to book rooms in advance. It will be a late May start in 2023. We are coming from the US, and would prefer to have accommodation arranged as this is our one shot of doing the trek. Thanks for sharing so generously all your knowledge. (And we'd prefer hotels, not albergues)
Hello, Eileen. Thank you for the comment. If you're 5 people it's probably better to book accommodation in advance to make sure you get to stay together. We have a detailed post on the Camino Frances https://stingynomads.com/camino-frances-walking-itinerary/ where you can find two downloadable PDF files (3rd paragraph from the top). One file contains walking stages with distances and stops along the route and the second has a list of albergues and hotels on the Camino. Many of them can be booked online. Just remember public albergues can't be booked in advance.
Buen Camino
hello, I'm planning on starting in August to finish end September. I'm walking solo. Can I arrange accommodation as I walk - (I'd like to do a mix of private room/ albergues).Or should I try to book everything now?
Hello, Mary. Thank you for the comment. I'm not sure which Camino route you're planning to walk based on the mentioned period I guess it's the Camino Frances. I walked the French route in September and usually booked accommodation (private rooms) a couple of days in advance and it was fine. This way you are more flexible with your itinerary. The only thing I'd recommend is booking accommodation in small popular places like O Cebreiro more in advance (5-7 days). We try to stay every 3rd or 4th day in private rooms and the rest of the time in albergues.
Buen Camino
@Stingy Nomads, Thanks so much for your advice. Doing the Camino Frances as a 60 th birthday gift to myself! And your website and information is great. Thank you
hello
is there a website or application that we can get all the albergues names along the way? i am starting my walk from Sarria this Saturday and your comments are very helpful. Thank you
Hello, Meriam. Thank you for the comment. We have a detailed post on the Camino from Sarria https://stingynomads.com/camino-frances-sarria-santiago-walk/. At the beginning of the post (4th paragraph from the top), you can find two downloadable PDF files one contains a list of albergues and hotels on the route (with phone numbers, e-mails, and booking links for those that can be booked online) and one has a detailed description of walking stages.
Buen Camio
Hello, Meriam. Thank you for the comment. We have a detailed post on the Camino from Sarria https://stingynomads.com/camino-frances-sarria-santiago-walk/. At the beginning of the post (4th paragraph from the top), you can find two downloadable PDF files one contains a list of albergues and hotels on the route (with phone numbers, e-mails, and booking links for those that can be booked online) and one has a detailed description of walking stages.
Buen Camino
Hi,
If you stay in hotels along the way (no auberges) can you still receive the Compostela Certificate as long as you collect your stamps? Or do you have to stay in auberges?
Hello, Debra. You don't have to stay in albergues to be eligible to receive the Compostela Certificate for completing the Camino de Santiago. As long as you collect stamps in your Pilgrim's Passport. It doesn't matter if you get stamps in hotels, albergues, hostels, restaurants, or cafes.
Buen Camino
@Stingy Nomads, thank you so much for answering me, I really appreciate it. Sometimes reading Camino blogs ends up with questions as mine. One blog read that a woman was denied the Compostela Cert as she did not stay in enough auberges. (Probably not enough information- maybe she walked less than the last 100 km? ). My little group is on its way in 11 more days! We are so excited. Thank you.
It's important to remember that for the last 100 km to Santiago de Compostela. One you can get at your hotel and the second at a restaurant, bar, or cafe along the way. Staying in albergues is not compulsory but having stamps for every day is. They do check quite thoroughly especially if you walk only the last 100 km not the entire Camino route.
Enjoy the walk
Hi - genuine question! From your blog: How to reduce the chances of getting bed bugs?
Once you get to your bed, lift a sheet/a mattress quickly if there are many bed bugs you’ll be able to see them crawling. These guys are not very fast as many people think.
Don’t put your backpack on the bed.
My question: What then??
Hello, Felicity. What do you mean what then? Are you asking me what you should do if you see bedbugs on your bed? Then I wouldn't stay in that albergue and find a different accommodation. There is usually more than one algerbue where you can stay. We don't stay in places if they look dirty and potentially might have bedbugs.
Buen Camino
En concreto me refiero al camino primitivo...
Muchas gracias!
Muchas gracias por toda la información!
Es realmente muy util!
Una pregunta, en los albergues, las habitaciones están separadas? para varones y para mujeres? o es únicamente una gran habitación común?
Saludos!
Hola, Alfaro. Gracias por su comentario. Las habitaciones en los albergues no están separadas para hombres y mujeres. Las duchas y baños si que están separados. Es igual en todos los Caminos incluso el Camino Primitivo.
Buen Camino
This is a really useful post, thanks, I hadn’t even considered bedbugs! I was wondering if it’s possible to get a Credential to use the public albergues if you were to do the route in reverse - eg from Santiago de Compostela to Porto?
Hello, Elijah. Thank you for the comment. You can get a Credential and stay in public albergues if you do the Camino in reverse it shouldn't be a problem. We met some people on the Portuguese Camino walking from Santiago to Porto.
Buen Camino
Thanks for the article. How far in advance do you have to reserve at a private albergue on the Primitivo?
Hello, Michael. Thank you for the comment. Depending on the season if you walk the Camino during the peak season which is June, July for the Primitivo route I'd recommend booking a couple of weeks in advance in small places where accommodation options are limited. Many pilgrims prefer staying in public albergues though private usually have availability. You can book as you go just two or three days in advance.
Buen Camino
@Stingy Nomads, Wow! that's much less advance notice than I expected, which is good news for my planning. Hopefully in 2023...go away, Covid! Thanks for your reply!
@Stingy Nomads, Just a note, I've been booking for late june and towns are over 80% full already (in Mid March). I have a feeling that many more people are going to do the camino this year and things will book up quickly.
Hello, Courtney. Thank you for the comment. Accommodation is often not available to book many months in advance for different reasons. Owners sometimes are worried that the chances of cancellation are higher if people book places 4+ months in advance, especially on the Camino (people's walking itinerary often changes) and they don't open their places for booking. Some places open only during the summer and haven't started accepting bookings yet. I do believe there will be more people walking the Camino this year than in the previous two years though.
Buen Camino
Very helpful. Thank you.
dg
Another really useful post - thank you.
Best wishes,
Catherine