Family accommodations

[Joe Query]

Walking with our family of four(2 adults, 4 year old and 2 year old). Would love to stay in albergues, hostels with double rooms or family rooms. Does anyone know of a list of accommodations for the Norte that contains cost-effective options for our young family? Any recommendations for our family?
Thank you!

 

[mspath]

Joe Query,

This Spanish Gronze web provides you with most accommodation options for the Norte. offers both pilgrim albergues and regular tourist accommodation. Cited by location progressing along the camino the pilgrim albergues are printed first in one ink and the tourist accommodation below in another. Tap each citation for further info such as address/web/email/cost etc. Booking.com links are also provided.

https://www.gronze.com/camino-norte

Happy planning and Buen camino to all of you!

 

[Tia Valeria]

Yes, the Gronze website lists some accommodation for each stage. The symbols show prices for individuals/couples and opening the link gives further information. This includes whether it is possible to book in some of the private albergues and contact numbers etc.
I think that the albergues will have to count you plus your children as 4 individual people because of fire regs etc and also the number of beds you would be using (no half price). As rooms in hostals are booked by the room not per person you might find a family room is economical for 4 of you.
Have a wonderful time and Buen Camino

 

[Deleted member 3000]

I doubt you can find a “list.” I did it with two adults and a 4-year-old. It was a mix of albergues and pensions.

 

[Joe Query]

Thank you for the info. We have been on the gronze site. Would you recommend booking far in advance for a June 1-30 walk? Looking at Zarautz, it appears most are already booked!

Falcon269-was your 4-year old in a stroller/buggy? How much did he/she walk? Our 3 year old daughter has taken to cycling rather quickly. We are thinking about bringing her bike along as we would also like to run sections. Do you think she could ride sections? When she's not riding, we'll strap the bike on the double stroller. Thanks!

 

[Deleted member 3000]

He walked about 70% and rode his father’s shoulders the rest.

 

[Tia Valeria]

Thank you for the info. We have been on the gronze site. Would you recommend booking far in advance for a June 1-30 walk? Looking at Zarautz, it appears most are already booked!

If you are absolutely certain about dates, or can cancel up to the day before then for peace of mind I would say book.
We have found this worked with booking.com but do make sure to read the terms of each room's booking the little ? is the link. Some places have a 7 day before term and some charge more than others etc and any changes must be through booking.com.

I think that the bike might be more nuisance than help. How about a 'carry step' that fits on the back of the pushchair?

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

Also check Booking.com