No room at the Inn.

[obinjatoo]

That's what they told Mary. Is it my imagination or is it nuts in Santiago? Just looked at hostels, pensiones and the like for 2 pilgrims within 5 k of the Cathedral. 400 Euros? WTF?! I walked the French Route in 2014. It was nuts but I found dorms for 20 euros. What is going on? Have we completely monetized the pilgrimage? That is sad.

 

[SioCamino]

When are you looking for and what platform are you using?

 

[Bradypus]

What dates are you searching for? Perhaps there is some special event driving up prices on those days.

 

[Tincatinker]

I was about to ask the same question. I’ve got three nights in Santiago for two for less than you’re paying/not paying for one at the end of this week.

 

[henrythedog]

That's what they told Mary. Is it my imagination or is it nuts in Santiago? Just looked at hostels, pensiones and the like for 2 pilgrims within 5 k of the Cathedral. 400 Euros? WTF?! I walked the French Route in 2014. It was nuts but I found dorms for 20 euros. What is going on? Have we completely monetized the pilgrimage? That is sad.

When and on what booking platform? That is certainly not typical. A random week night for next week in central Santiago shows rooms available for two people for €60-70, and that’s without trying.

 

[Robo]

Strange. This is for tomorrow, with budget max set at €80.
Bottom right is Albergue Seminario Menor at €22

 

[Stivandrer]

A sure bet is usually Seminario Menor:

Fully booked 23rd to 24th September, but on the next day one bunk for 21€ ( 7 left6) and a single room for 25€ (6 left)

 

[velcrovan]

Strange. This is for tomorrow, with budget max set at €80.
Bottom right is Albergue Seminario Menor at €22

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What platform is this (or which one do you advise to use)? We are planning to arrive in Santiago on 4 October, and I am having trouble finding availability for that date (we'd prefer a good hotel room).

 

[trecile]

What platform is this

Looks like booking.com

We are planning to arrive in Santiago on 4 October, and I am having trouble finding availability for that date

How many nights do you need?

 

[trecile]

It looks like prices in Santiago are exceptionally high right now. I would book something with free cancellation ASAP, and continue looking until the cancellation date.

 

[Robo]

What platform is this (or which one do you advise to use)? We are planning to arrive in Santiago on 4 October, and I am having trouble finding availability for that date (we'd prefer a good hotel room).

It's booking.com

I often use it when looking for accommodation, but try to book directly.
Often you'll get a cheaper rate.
But it's the easiest way to book accommodation I suppose.

Though it has limitations.
Not all accommodations use it.
Those that do, don't show all their beds/rooms.
This is because of the high commissions charged.
They would rather take direct bookings in the main.

Often I'll get the contact details from Gronze.com and send a whatsapp message about a booking.

 

[velcrovan]

Looks like booking.com

How many nights do you need?

Just one night, leaving for Madrid the next day!

 

[velcrovan]

It looks like prices in Santiago are exceptionally high right now. I would book something with free cancellation ASAP, and continue looking until the cancellation date.

Thank you, I will prceed on these lines

 

[trecile]

Thank you, I will prceed on these lines

You can check on Gronze.com for places and contact them directly.

Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña | Albergues y Hoteles | Gronze.com

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