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Yeah something like this would do. Old school bunk beds, but at least there’s a curtain. So what sort of people am I likely to be sharing with? Pilgrims? Backpackers? Tourists? Probably a mix of all three? And would I have access to my bed all day?I've stayed at Triana Backpackers twice and found it more than adequate. Includes breakfast, at least it did when I was there last. I also bought my credencial there.
https://www.trianahostel.com/
My experience was the same. If you stay there, you are almost certain to meet other pilgrims (which is reassuring as you begin a 1,100 K journey!I've stayed at Triana Backpackers twice and found it more than adequate. Includes breakfast, at least it did when I was there last. I also bought my credencial there.
https://www.trianahostel.com/
Yes. And access (24hr) is advised on their website. However La Féria de Abril starts on the 14th. Sevilla will be 100%, 24 hour party zone and Triana edges the festival grounds. https://www.visit-andalucia.com/la-feria-de-abril-seville/IYeah something like this would do. Old school bunk beds, but at least there’s a curtain. So what sort of people am I likely to be sharing with? Pilgrims? Backpackers? Tourists? Probably a mix of all three? And would I have access to my bed all day?
Jack - for your dates, I’d suggest booking somewhere ASAP. @Tincatinker is spot on re level of activity in Seville at that time. Triana may well already be completowhat sort of people am I likely to be sharing with? Pilgrims? Backpackers? Tourists? Probably a mix of all three? And would I have access to my bed all day?
Yikes, I had no idea... I'll do some research, but off the top of your head do you know if this festival will affect the towns along the VDLP as well, or is it just Seville that will be busier than normal. Also, will the supermarkets etc be closed? I assume they'll be open, but what do I know.Yes. And access (24hr) is advised on their website. However La Féria de Abril starts on the 14th. Sevilla will be 100%, 24 hour party zone and Triana edges the festival grounds. https://www.visit-andalucia.com/la-feria-de-abril-seville/
You might do better to book a hotel out by the railway station or further out in San Jeromino and beyond. Féria can be pretty bewildering to anyone who has not encountered it before
There is a small amount of spill-over in to satellite towns but nothing that should affect a pilgrim. Shops and supermarkets are open. It is generally the better class of bar and restaurants that close for Féria. They just can’t be bothered with the hassle. You might want to look at getting your credencial from Ivar’s shop or elsewhere in advance and how far out of Sevilla you can get on arrival. As I’ve intimidated above, if you haven’t been there you really haven’t been there. Think culture shock like teleporting from a retirement village in the Catskills to a brothel in Bangkok on Bang-Bang Friday. Thought about that? You’re halfway.Yikes, I had no idea... I'll do some research, but off the top of your head do you know if this festival will affect the towns along the VDLP as well, or is it just Seville that will be busier than normal. Also, will the supermarkets etc be closed? I assume they'll be open, but what do I know.
UPDATE: Triana Hostel doesn't seem to have anything available online yet for 2024. I'll try emailing them to see if they have a bed and if I can book now.
Thanks again for the heads up. I saw there were a few hostels with dorm beds available on Booking.com. I'll look at getting something secured asap.There is a small amount of spill-over in to satellite towns but nothing that should affect a pilgrim. Shops and supermarkets are open. It is generally the better class of bar and restaurants that close for Féria. They just can’t be bothered with the hassle. You might want to look at getting your credencial from Ivar’s shop or elsewhere in advance and how far out of Sevilla you can get on arrival. As I’ve intimidated above, if you haven’t been there you really haven’t been there. Think culture shock like teleporting from a retirement village in the Catskills to a brothel in Bangkok on Bang-Bang Friday. Thought about that? You’re halfway.
My Tinkerish suggestion is find yourself some accommodation, somewhere, anywhere. Then go join the. Later, when you’re ready, start your pilgrimage. Santiago will still be waiting when you get there
Isn’t that part of the joy of Camino- that it’ll bite your bum just when you’d got relaxed.This isn't quite the quiet start to my camino that I had envisioned!
Ironically I selected my dates based on the cheapest dates to fly into Seville and out of Madrid. The the price was $600 (420 euros) cheaper than what it cost me this spring, which is why I went ahead and booked without giving the dates too much thought.If you’re flight is flexible try one week earlier or one week later. You may even find a saving on the flight
Spot on! Flights are cheap, hotels are savage. Give it a week either way and the positions reverseIronically I selected my dates based on the cheapest dates to fly into Seville and out of Madrid. The the price was $600 (420 euros) cheaper than what it cost me this spring, which is why I went ahead and booked without giving the dates too much thought.
Not sure why flights into Seville are cheap during the festival, but I'm guessing it might be because the local Spaniards fill the hotels, so international visitors avoid those dates. I'm flying Air France, and there's a good chance that their bookings are down that week because foreigners are avoiding going at that time.
My guess is that Guillena could be affected but not further.off the top of your head do you know if this festival will affect the towns along the VDLP
Yeah a private room is probably a wise idea.My guess is that Guillena could be affected but not further.
Flying to a partying Seville from Vancouver, exhausted and with jet lag, would seem to me like a time to splurge on a private room!
The room007 Salvador hostel and For You hostel are fantastic.I just booked my flights (yay!) and will arrive in Seville on April 15 (Monday) to walk the VDLP.
I arrive at around 5pm, so it will likely be near 7pm when I reach the centre of Seville.
I want to stay two nights, so that I can stock up on supplies and get my compostela the day after I arrive.
Any recommendations for a cheap place to stay? I need a place that will allow me to stay two nights and not boot me out at 8am. A hotel is the obvious choice, but I'd like to keep costs as low as possible.
So suggestions for an albergue/hostal/pension/hotel that would be suitable? A shared dorm room with cubicals separated by curtains would be ideal. Or a private room with shared bathroom perhaps?
Thanks for your suggestions. Gronze has a few places listed, but booking.com is useless this far out as it only has very expensive hotels listed for next April.
Thanks for your help!
Yeah something like this would do. Old school bunk beds, but at least there’s a curtain. So what sort of people am I likely to be sharing with? Pilgrims? Backpackers? Tourists? Probably a mix of all three? And would I have access to my bed all day?
Do you mean the U-Sense For You Hostel? (There's one listed on Booking with that name that I was looking at)The room007 Salvador hostel and For You hostel are fantastic.
It's fine - a bit of a tramp to the Giralda. In terms of where 'drug addicts hang out', I'm guessing you mean the tiny former red light district, which is to the south-west and which, thanks to local government efforts a few decades ago, today is barely in evidence and nothing to worry about.I found a place on Booking that's north of the centre. It's a new listing so there aren't any reviews yet. All I really care is that there are shops relatively close by and it isn't where the drug addicts hang out. Anyone familiar with Seville? It's the pin with the blue shaded circle around it.
Thanks for the feedback.It's fine - a bit of a tramp to the Giralda. In terms of where 'drug addicts hang out', I'm guessing you mean the tiny former red light district, which is to the south-west and which, thanks to local government efforts a few decades ago, today is barely in evidence and nothing to worry about.
Another way to cross reference is to look up accommodations on google maps and read reviews.I found a place on Booking that's north of the centre. It's a new listing so there aren't any reviews yet.
Yes to all your statements and questions. I stayed there in April this year. They have a nice rooftop patio. Like an open air lounge. The staff are really helpful. Also is situated across the river from the city centre so plenty of cheaper eating places.Yeah something like this would do. Old school bunk beds, but at least there’s a curtain. So what sort of people am I likely to be sharing with? Pilgrims? Backpackers? Tourists? Probably a mix of all three? And would I have access to my bed all day?
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