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Not sure about Spain, but in many countries regulation is driving a return to the old-fashioned way. Here in Greece you can't put a property on AirBnB without a registration number and there is a lot of bureaucracy to get the proper registration.
Yesterday in Obradoiro, I saw several women walking around and asking people if they needed a place to stay. This used to be very common practice, but I hadn’t seen it at all recently. I once took a Señora up on her offer and stayed with two...
One thing that Camino taught me was to forgo the websites and call the places direct!
As I said in on of another threads on the subject - try EVERYTHING - hotels, motels AirB&Bs and everything in between
I ma glad your problem got solved
They have not become available, at least not in the website. When I click on "Show more" (list in screenshot in #10) it says "There is no availability on the selected dates" - for the dormitory beds as well as for the single and double rooms...
Always worth calling into the Seminario in person. Their website (and others) don't show true availability and they will usually find you a bed. Don't phone, call in person. That has been my experience in helping others in SdC over past few years.
They surely
Those beds were
Not available as of an hour or so ago - I had a friend work with me to double check. Even the hospi checked. I wonder if they just released more beds? Anyway...MY problem is solved. I hope others arriving this...
Ok! Two Camino buddies have offered me a bed in places they are sharing so problem solved! Thanks everyone!
I too had trouble believing the Seminario was full!!!!! But the web site told me it was full.... Who knows?
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