Two nights in Leon

[Quinranda]

I just booked my tickets to Madrid in July and plan to spend 2 nights in Leon before walking-want to give myself and my daughter a few days to acclimate. Does anyone have suggestions for nice, inexpensive place to stay for 2 nights in Leon? Thanks

 

[Deleted member 3000]

Central location on the Camino:

http://hostalguzman.es/new/index.php/lista-de-precios

 

[Mark Lee]

Central location on the Camino:

http://hostalguzman.es/new/index.php/lista-de-precios

Yeah, that's a nice place. I stayed there on my first Camino. Very close to the cathedral.
They'll stamp your pilgrim's passport, too.

 

[AJ]

I usually stay at Guzman too.

 

[Quinranda]

Thanks. Guzman is full. Guess I'm going at a busy time! I'm looking at either Hostal San Martin or Hospederia Monastica Pax. Any thoughts?

 

[whariwharangi]

The Leon Parador is not exactly 'cheap' but it is relatively lower cost than one would think.

... If only I had known when I passed through ...

Parador Leon
http://www.parador.es/en/paradores/parador-de-leon

 

[Anemone del Camino]

Thanks. Guzman is full. Guess I'm going at a busy time! I'm looking at either Hostal San Martin or Hospederia Monastica Pax. Any thoughts?

The Pax will give you an intro to the Camino as you watch people already en route from your room in the courtyard.

 

[peregrina2000]

Thanks. Guzman is full. Guess I'm going at a busy time! I'm looking at either Hostal San Martin or Hospederia Monastica Pax. Any thoughts?

Quinranda, Just a thought -- we recently had a thread on booking.com and how you should always check with the hotel/hostal directly. Booking does not have access to all rooms, and it will show that nothing is available when in fact all that means is nothing is available on booking, but lots may be available at the source itself. Not sure if you have done that, but if not, the Guzman does have an online reservation form. Buen camino, Laurie

 

[Mark Lee]

Thanks. Guzman is full. Guess I'm going at a busy time! I'm looking at either Hostal San Martin or Hospederia Monastica Pax. Any thoughts?

Wow...full already.
Tripadvisor has several places listed there in Leon. Maybe look at the reviews on there. I've found them to be fairly accurate.

 

[Anniesantiago]

I just booked rooms in Leon on www.booking.com
I suggest you get on there now because rooms are filling up.

 

[karenfromcali]

Hostal San Martin. Lovely place to stay. Few minutes form the cathedral. The lady who runs it is very friendly and welcoming. Runs around 25 euros a night. Can book on booking.com or trip advisor.
Buen camino!

 

[Saint Mike II]

The Leon Parador is not exactly 'cheap' but it is relatively lower cost than one would think.... If only I had known when I passed through ... Parador Leon. http://www.parador.es/en/paradores/parador-de-leon

The pilgrim discount price is E107 (this was per night for a single room). You might be able to get a double/twin room for a better price. This price includes a very, very good breakfast. It will be a good start to your sacrifice. Cheers

 

[SabsP]

Hostal Orejas in between busstation and cathedral is a good choice.

 

[AllanHG]

I just booked my tickets to Madrid in July and plan to spend 2 nights in Leon before walking-want to give myself and my daughter a few days to acclimate. Does anyone have suggestions for nice, inexpensive place to stay for 2 nights in Leon? Thanks

We stayed at Hotel Boccolino when we went through Leon in October. Reviews on Booking.com are varied but I'd definitely read the poor reviews b/c they reflected our experience. The rooms were terrible (we asked to be moved b/c the first room we got was simply unacceptable for renting out); they increased our room charge without telling us; they were basically horrible and I would recommend that people give their money to other hotels/hosts who really do want pilgrims staying at their places.

 

[KinkyOne]

Try Albergue Unamuno. It's also on booking.com and in my opinion is the best cost/location option. No curfew.

 

[Hodge]

We stayed at the FC Infantas (behind the cathedral) It is a ten-minute, early morning walk to the beginning of the Camino. It's a nice, clean, reasonably priced boutique hotel. Highly recommended.

 

[offtrail1]

I'm spending two 'Knights' at Don Suero - on my way to the Puente de Paso Honoroso - for a little jousting! That would be June 2-3

 

[jmcarp]

We spent two nights at the Hostal San Martin, a small hotel about halfway between the Cathedral and the Basilica de San Isidoro, right on the Camino route through León, Not fancy, but clean and comfortable. We paid €39 per night for a room with double bed in 2013. There is a nice Pilgrims' Mass and blessing at San Isidoro each evening at, as I recall, 7pm.

 

[Anniesantiago]

I'm spending two 'Knights's' at Don Suero - on my way to the Puente de Paso Honoroso - for a little jousting! That would be June 2-3

Don Suero is fine. I've stayed there a couple of times.
I did kind of get put off when one night, I opened my window into the center to find a drunk guy peeing out HIS window into the center.

 

[nreyn12]

I have stayed at Hotel Real Colegiata San Isidoro a couple of times. The going rate last May was 54 euros for a single, with really nice breakfast buffet included. I think the rates are higher this year, and in July, but it's worth a look. The property is located right on the Camino, about a five minute walk after / past the Cathedral. It's a three-star hotel, so there will be an English speaker at Reception. And you can reserve on booking.com.

Here is their website: http://www.hotelrealcolegiata.es/en/hotel

 

[Ahhhs]

Hotel Paris. Well located on the Way and near the cathedral.

 

[marbuck]

Leon is always booked out on Saturday night. Try to avoid the larger city/towns on a weekend anywhere on the Camino.

 

[coldweather]

Hotel Paris. Well located on the Way and near the cathedral.

I also can put a plug in for Hotel Paris. They have a pool/spa that is included in your stay (or at least it was). The pool has water stations that have a strong water flow to use as a massage. I believe that the water massage I received on my feet changed my Camino. I was able to walk on after a rest and the water "massage." Buen Camino.

 

[kelleymac]

I just booked my tickets to Madrid in July and plan to spend 2 nights in Leon before walking-want to give myself and my daughter a few days to acclimate. Does anyone have suggestions for nice, inexpensive place to stay for 2 nights in Leon? Thanks

My son and I flew into Madrid last March, and then took the train to Leon. We stayed at a the Hotel Real Colegiata, right next to San Isodoro's. It's right on the camino. They also have a great restaurant. http://www.hotelrealcolegiata.es/en/hotel

 

[JennyH94]

Hotel Paris. Well located on the Way and near the cathedral.

I'm another one, along with Ahhhs and coldweather, with a vote for Hotel Paris. I stayed there for two nights in 2012 and it was great. My room had a bath so I had a luxurious soak for ages in it! I'm back there for two nights in August.
When in Leon, at the square where the Cathedral is, you will find on one of the corners the BEST café which has deliciously rich hot chocolate - the café advertises that it has the best hot chocolate in Leon - and yes, it does!!! Substitute lunch for one of the hot chocolates and a pastry and you'll have energy to spare for the rest of the day!
Cheers - Jenny

 

[aussieredhat]

I have stayed at
Hospederia Monastica Pax twice. You can request hotel room or ask for a twin pilgrim room there are only a few. Less hotel like and very comfortable . There may be noise as you front onto main square. Recommended if you want to get into camino mind set . If seeking time out and guaranteed jet lag recovery opt for hotel section.
you are right next door to here - The Nuns’ Hostel, a.k.a. Albergue del Monasterio des las Benedictinas, or Santa Maria de Carbajal (Plaza Santa María del Camino).

 

[Damien Reynolds]

I've stayed at Hotel Paris once. It's best characteristic is its fantastic location.

The parador doesn't have such a good location, as it is a ways away from the old city and the cathedral, and I haven't stayed there.

My last few times through Leon I have stayed at the Hotel Sercotel Alfonso V. http://en.hotelalfonsov.com/

Not as great a location as Paris but I think a nicer room. You are still just a 5 minute walk to the cathedral. I also like looking over the roundabout from my window. You can also watch the peregrinos walk along the path to determine the right route to take on your first steps (it overlooks the way).

 

[offtrail1]

Thanks Damien,
I stayed at the Parador last year - it was nice, but not in my budget this year. And thanks everyone for the tips. I've booked Don Suero, and now starting to get in shape for the hill climb to O Cebriero ...