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RECENT Recommendations on Albergues?

templarsoul

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Camino Frances (SJPP to Fisterra) (June/July 2015)
Leaving in one week! Our family of four is very excited. One question I have is on albergues and those that people would recommend (...or not!) I know this is an old chestnut, but things change and I'm hoping for feedback from forum members who have done the Camino Frances in the past year. Thanks!
 
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If notes for pilgrim albergues from Oct/Dec 2014 would be helpful just "say" the word!

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Are you interested in private rooms or just municipal albergues?
A family of four could often stay in private rooms for little more than they pay in a dorm.
 
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Hi, I will recommend the following,
In Los Arcos, albergue La Casa de Austria.
In Belorado, albergue Los Cuatro Cantones.
In Atapuerca, Centro Turistico " El Peregrino " .
In Carrion de los Condes, albergue Espiritu Santo.
In Terradillos de Templarios, albergue Jacques de Molay.
In Astorga, albergue San Javier.
I wish you well and a Buen Camino, Peter.
 
mspath said:
If notes for pilgrim albergues from Oct/Dec 2014 would be helpful just "say" the word!
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Margaret:
I shall be walking from September 30 to November 30 and would love any comments that you might have about albergues on the camino frances that you experienced recently and are likely to be open, particularly later in November.
 
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Walked from Saint Jean to Estella last week and always stayed in the municipal albergue in the towns we stopped in Roncevalles, Zubiri, Pamplona, Puenta De Reina and Estella. Was very happy with all of them. They are usually close by the church or run by the church I think! The municipal albergue in Zubiri had communal shower facilities perhaps this may be an issue for your kids if they are teens, ladies showered together, men showered together just in case you thought we all showered together ha ha, some kids wouldn't care but I think if I had to go back in time I might not have been comfortable with it. Anyhow that's my two cents worth. Wishing ye a super camino,
Rita
 
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Ones that stand out, without me going to my notes:
The big one (only one?) in Roncesvallas
Paderborn in Pamplona
Jacques de Molay in Terradillos de los Templarios
Paloma y Leña just before Sarria

The first three I listed were very good. Paloma y Leña was great. I walked this year (2015) March-May. Hope that helps.
 
Albertagirl said:
Margaret:
I shall be walking from September 30 to November 30 and would love any comments that you might have about albergues on the camino frances that you experienced recently and are likely to be open, particularly later in November.
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Albertagirl,
Here is a handy list from Ivar to download from the camino resorces section of Albergues Open in Winter.

If you would like my 2014 annotated list please send a Conversation with your email aďdress and I shall forward it to you.

Happy planning!

MM
 
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Done, thanks!
 
Anniesantiago said:
Are you interested in private rooms or just municipal albergues?
A family of four could often stay in private rooms for little more than they pay in a dorm.
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Being humble educators, we're trying to watch the purse strings, but we're open to either. Although, trying to prepare our own meals in municipal albergue kitches sounds like it will save money.

As to staying in private rooms for about the same, I'd wondered about that! We have an 18 and 22 year old. Do you know how flexible private rooms are on numbers of people. Can you pay a little extra for cots or mats, or do they want you to book another room?

Thanks!
 
I can think of a few albergues that were nice and I can recommend. I base that on cleanliness, price, staff and overall uniqueness and cool atmosphere. A lot of them are private albergues and cost a few euros more.

Puenta la Reina....Santiago Apostol albergue
Uterga......Albergue Camino del Perdon
Los Arcos......Casa de la Abuela albergue
Castrojeriz....Albergue San Esteban
Burgos....Amigos del Camino del Santiago
Hornillos del Camino.....Albergue El Afar
Teradillos de Templarios......Albergue Los Templarios
Hospital de Orbigo....Albergue San Miguel
Ponferada.....Albergue Alea
Portomarin....Albergue Folgueira
Arzua...Albergue Don Quijote
Santiago....El Ultimo Sello albergue

Like I said, cleanliness played a big role on where I stayed. Never got bitten by a bedbug and never even saw one and that's two Caminos.
 
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The priveatr in Santa Irene, a little doll's house, plus it keeps you in a much nicer environment than Arzua. Ah, and Ribadiso!
 
I was never this organized, I am sure it will help with finding the fancier places. When I did try to pre plan I would arrive & the place would be closed. Albergues seem to operate as they have hosts available.
Keith
 
If you are looking for a great family albuergue (since you have a family of four) run by a family that is really cool with having kids.....and a great experience....try staying in Laguna de Castilla
 
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