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

www.gronze.com

 

[Tortilla]

It's booking.com

I often use it when looking for accommodation, but try to book directly.
Often you'll get a cheaper rate.

Well, that means you used the service but chose not to pay for it (by booking through them), right?
Perhaps, if your intention was to book directly with the hotel, it would be morally correct not to use booking.com to check what is available? What do you think?

 

[Robo]

Well, that means you used the service but chose not to pay for it (by booking through them), right?
Perhaps, if your intention was to book directly with the hotel, it would be morally correct not to use booking.com to check what is available? What do you think?

It's certainly a valid point of view.

I use booking.com a lot for business travel.
And sometimes on Camino, if it's easier.
They make plenty out of me.

I think a lot of these aggregator sites are used frequently just for research.
Rome2Rio, Skyscanner etc etc.
But it brings traffic to the sites, boosts ranking, advertising revenue for those that have ads.

I actually use booking.com a lot for overseas business trips, booking hotels, cars, tours.......
It's convenient for that.