I too have fond memories of the German parochial albergue at La Faba, as others also mentioned. Hope you and your friends will be able to enoy!
We sang Ode to Joy in the evening, and it was the first time I'd ever heard Schiller's lyrics or learned it was the anthem of Europe.
I cannot speak to September, which may have higher numbers depending on what week/day you arrive. In July's high season many years ago, I can vouch that the hospitaleras ensured everyone had a place to sleep that night. Some slept in makeshift beds in a small stone outbuilding. Incredibly kind, and a one-of-a-kind albergue.
Alternatively, I have also heard great things about another place in La Faba (not the one that burned down
). While open to
both ONLY pilgrims
and tourists, this private albergue with only 10 beds had only pilgrims there when I heard about it last summer. So that might be another place to check out in case the parochial albergue is full, or if you don't continue on for another 2+ km. Happy planning and Buen Camino.
Información completa del albergue Casa El Árbol de La Faba: dirección, contacto, características, precios, plazas, equipamientos, ...
www.alberguescaminosantiago.com
Edit: Sorry, Casa Arbol is open ONLY to pilgrims with credentials. That would explain why only pilgrims were there...!
Anyway, just to say that there is another option in La Faba if you're tired or the parochial is full.