Can you reserve Albergue parroquial San Juan Bautista in Grañón in advance?

[Brian Flynn]

Heard such wonderful things about this experience, would really love to stay here. I've heard they don't turn anyone away, but thought I'd be proactive if I could. I know it's a Donativo, so perhaps advanced reservations are not possible?

 

[Bradypus]

They do not accept reservations.

 

[J Willhaus]

No you cannot, but they never turn anyone away. Be aware that you will sleep on a mat on the floor. I always say it was the best albergue experience, but the worst nights sleep...

 

[Brian Flynn]

They do not accept reservations.

ok, bummer, but thanks for the timely response

 

[RobinK*]

My wife and I had a lovely experience in that Albergue in 2012. Prepared a communal diner together with the other pilgrims, great memories

 

[Brian Flynn]

So looking forward to it. Should be there at the end of next August at the end of a long day from Najera.

 

[Tincatinker]

Enjoy!

 

[SYates]

You can't reserve but the hospitaleros will always find a place on the floor for you!
BC SY

 

[Gerard Griffin]

Granon is wonderful. Don't miss it

 

[Brian Flynn]

You can't reserve but the hospitaleros will always find a place on the floor for you!
BC SY

Thanks!

 

[Moniq]

Heard such wonderful things about this experience, would really love to stay here. I've heard they don't turn anyone away, but thought I'd be proactive if I could. I know it's a Donativo, so perhaps advanced reservations are not possible?

No you can’t but they have several rooms. I slept under the statue of Maria. Special!

 

[VNwalking]

ok, bummer

It's only a bummer if you want to control every aspect of your camino. Why not just go and see what happens?

 

[goebel.travels]

Overflow on a rainy day in June 2023 meant that I "slept" in the choir loft with 6 others. Wrestling mats, although I think mats in the normal areas are softer.

 

[tjz]

We slept on the mats there in Spring 2014. It's a tie with Güemes on the Norte in Spring 2023 as our favorite communal meal and albergue experience. It was a wonderful lovely time. A comfortable night's sleep is overrated!

 

[Gerard Griffin]

I always get there early to be sure of a good spot and snag two mats to ensure a good night's sleep. It's unmissable, a memory never to be forgotten. Like the open donativo box labelled "give what you can, take what you need" and their practise of not giving a stamp on your credentials, but on your heart. Only on the Camino.
Where else?

 

[Kirkie]

Heard such wonderful things about this experience, would really love to stay here. I've heard they don't turn anyone away, but thought I'd be proactive if I could. I know it's a Donativo, so perhaps advanced reservations are not possible?

If you really would love to, give it a try. Above posters have done it justice.