New hostel in Saint Jean de Luz

[Monasp]

On the Camino del Norte, between Bayonne and Irun, a new hostel will open in Saint Jean de Luz on 1st of May 2020

 

[lt56ny]

On the Camino del Norte, between Bayonne and Irun, a new hostel will open in Saint Jean de Luz on 1st of May 2020

Thanks for that information. Just a technical question is the walk between Bayonne and Irun technically part of the CN or does it have a different name, or no name at all. I was talking to a woman who started in Bayonne when we were in the municipal albergue in Irun and when I asked her the same question she said I have no idea and we had a little laugh.

 

[VNwalking]

is the walk between Bayonne and Irun technically part of the CN or does it have a different name, or no name at all.

It's the Voie Littoral, and the first part of the Via de Bayona, which goes inland from Irun and eventially ends up in Burgos.

 

[Vacajoe]

Is that May 1 opening a set date? I pass through there on April 26

 

[StumpyDave]

I will be walking from Bayonne starting July 2nd. I'm looking to stop in Saint Jean de Luz overnight and would love to save money and stay in this new hostel. Might you have any further information on this new place? Name? Phone number? Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[trecile]

I will be walking from Bayonne starting July 2nd. I'm looking to stop in Saint Jean de Luz overnight and would love to save money and stay in this new hostel. Might you have any further information on this new place? Name? Phone number? Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks!

Here it is

Accueil Pèlerins Sainte-Elisabeth | Albergue de Peregrinos en Saint-Jean-de-Luz / Donibane Lohizune | Gronze.com

Información del albergue de peregrinos Accueil Pèlerins Sainte-Elisabeth, en Saint-Jean-de-Luz / Donibane Lohizune: Precio, plazas, características, etc...

www.gronze.com

 

[StumpyDave]

Most excellent! Thanks SO much!

 

[Vacajoe]

We didn’t stay in it in 2021, but it was open and looked incredibly tidy! I would definitely check it out and let the forum know how it went.

 

[StumpyDave]

Definitely will!

 

[Raik]

Great!!! I will start on the 07 in Bayonne. Perfect Timing

 

[Monasp]

Great!!! I will start on the 07 in Bayonne. Perfect Timing

There is an hostel too at Bayonne. It's : refuge St Jacques 7 rue Gosse. It's close to the Cathedral

 

[EdRod1]

There is an hostel too at Bayonne. It's : refuge St Jacques 7 rue Gosse. It's close to the Cathedral

thanks. I found this one also.

 

[EdRod1]

Here it is

Accueil Pèlerins Sainte-Elisabeth | Albergue de Peregrinos en Saint-Jean-de-Luz / Donibane Lohizune | Gronze.com

Información del albergue de peregrinos Accueil Pèlerins Sainte-Elisabeth, en Saint-Jean-de-Luz / Donibane Lohizune: Precio, plazas, características, etc...

www.gronze.com

Thanks for this information. There is no other budget accomodation for pilgrims that I could see. I hope its still operational. Its all expensive hotels and Air BnB's.

 

[trecile]

Thanks for this information. There is no other budget accomodation for pilgrims that I could see. I hope its still operational. Its all expensive hotels and Air BnB's.

I stayed there last year. It's very nice.

 

[caminka]

I stayed there last year. It's very nice.

Seconded. Sunny patio, spacious dorms, a kitchen and cool hospis (when I stayed there in 2022). Close to the beach for a dip into the atlantic!

 

[Rytojohnstone]

I stayed there last year. It's very nice.

Do you know if they take reservations? Thank you!

 

[trecile]

Do you know if they take reservations? Thank you!

According to Gronze they don't.

Accueil Pèlerins Sainte-Elisabeth | Albergue de Peregrinos en Saint-Jean-de-Luz / Donibane Lohizune | Gronze.com

Información del albergue de peregrinos Accueil Pèlerins Sainte-Elisabeth, en Saint-Jean-de-Luz / Donibane Lohizune: Precio, plazas, características, etc...

www.gronze.com

But I was surprised that they seemed to accept transported backpacks. I arrived before they opened, so I went to have lunch and came back. When I returned to check in several backpacks there waiting outside.

I don't know for sure though if they had been transported there.

You can always call the phone number listed on Gronze.
Or perhaps @Monasp can answer.

 

[Rytojohnstone]

According to Gronze they don't.

Accueil Pèlerins Sainte-Elisabeth | Albergue de Peregrinos en Saint-Jean-de-Luz / Donibane Lohizune | Gronze.com

Información del albergue de peregrinos Accueil Pèlerins Sainte-Elisabeth, en Saint-Jean-de-Luz / Donibane Lohizune: Precio, plazas, características, etc...

www.gronze.com

But I was surprised that they seemed to accept transported backpacks. I arrived before they opened, so I went to have lunch and came back. When I returned to check in several backpacks there waiting outside.

I don't know for sure though if they had been transported there.

You can always call the phone number listed on Gronze.
Or perhaps @Monasp can answer.

Thanks for the quick reply. I wasn't sure if gronze was always accurate. Their number isn't a Whatsapp number and I cant make European calls until I get over there in a few days. I will call then. Thanks for your help and info

 

[trecile]

Their number isn't a Whatsapp number and I cant make European calls until I get over there in a few days.

I use the Viber app to make very inexpensive ~2¢ per minute calls to/from other countries. I also use it when I need to call landlines or other numbers that don't use WhatsApp while I'm on the Camino.

I buy $5 of Viber Out credits, and it lasts through several Caminos.

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You can also use Skype if you already have it.