Hi There: My name is Sonya and I live in Canada. I had the wonderful opportunity to walk part of the Camino last year. Last May, I walked from Burgos to Santiago over a period of about 3 weeks. I enjoyed the experience so much that I am contemplating the option of returning this year and walking the path from SJPP to Burgos. I am in the process of making decisions and feel inspired by this website. It is such a great thing to have and very interesting to read all of the stories. So, on that note, I wish all of you well in your planning and walking. Cheers! Sonya
Hey Craig (old soldier):
Thanks for your response to my post. When I started my walk in Burgos, I arrived at the municipal hostel at around 12:00 and was able to get a bed. It did fill up the night that I stayed there. I don't believe that you can book it but it is quite large if you want to take a risk. It was very nice and probably one of the bigger places you will stay in on the Camino. Friends of mine stayed at the Alberque Davina Pastora. I believe that it is small (16 beds) and my friend said that it was lovely. One option if you are worried about finding a place on your day of arrival in Burgos (given that you are arriving in the afternoon) is to just book a small pension in Burgos that is close to the path. It might cost more than the albergues, but at least you will have peace of mind that you have a bed and don't have to spend a lot of energy when you get to town trying to search out a bed. I believe that you can't book the municipal/public albergues but you might have luck in booking a bed in a private one. I just don't know if private albergues would allow you to book so far in advance. When I booked a bed in a private albergue, it was always the day before. Hope this is helpful.
http://www.thetravellingpsychologist.com