How difficult is it to find vacancies in private lodging in October

Macc60 · Apr 19, 2015

Hello, my friend and I are making our pilgramige in October and unfortunately I am a very light sleeper and am nervous about staying in lodging with many people. My husband and I hiked across the pyrennes several years ago amd stayed in refuges where the snoring just about did me in

. So we are thinking about staying in hotels for at least half the time. We were hoping to be able to call to get a room the day before ( we speak Spanish), but wondered what the likelihood would be of being able to find a room, especially when we get near saria onward. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

colinPeter · Apr 20, 2015

Hi Macc60,
Having done that twice o9, 12 we had no problems even from Sarria not in October but in April June.
I know the numbers keep increasing on the Frances but the Accommodation seems to keep pace.
Buen Camino
Colin

mspath · Apr 20, 2015

Many places including private albrgues and hotels along the CF start to CLOSE mid-October for a well-earned vacation during the late autumn/winter. Be prepared!

Macc60 · Apr 24, 2015

Thank you both for your information. I appreciate it so much!

cher99840 · Apr 24, 2015

I had no problem finding private lodgings in October, 2013.

CaminoDebrita · Apr 24, 2015

Yikes, I'm walking CF in October too! We'll put the notion of the camino providing to a true test, I guess

3walkingtoSantiago · Apr 24, 2015

I haven't been there at that time (I'd love to, though!), but I suggest asking the hospitaleros/proprietors each day about possibilities for the next day. They know what's ahead and often know and can recommend certain places. Most of the time they are more than happy to assist. Buen camino!

elysiandreamx · May 13, 2015

Macc60 said:
Hello, my friend and I are making our pilgramige in October and unfortunately I am a very light sleeper and am nervous about staying in lodging with many people. My husband and I hiked across the pyrennes several years ago amd stayed in refuges where the snoring just about did me in . So we are thinking about staying in hotels for at least half the time. We were hoping to be able to call to get a room the day before ( we speak Spanish), but wondered what the likelihood would be of being able to find a room, especially when we get near saria onward. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I will also be on the Camino.in October/November and was wondering the same thing. My *Hiking The Camino De Santiago " book say that aftet Logrono that there are albergues open year round or through at least December so I'm hoping that it is correct.

mspath · May 13, 2015

Although many places both private and municipal start to close mid October generally there are some accommodations open. However nights can be chilly to cold and heating throughout the night is not always available. Be prepared!