Nice Albergue in SJPDP ?

[Knip Dyolf]

Hey you, another question:

L’Esprit du Chemin is so highly recommended, but it closes from 25th of September.
As I only arrive on 27th of September, what would you recommend as the 2nd nicest Albergue in Saint Jean ?

regards from the Baltic Sea
Jürgen

 

[jpflavin1]

Knip:

The Albergue where you check in and get your passport has been remodeled and is a very nice place to stay. You will also have the opportunity to meet, perhaps share a meal, other Pilgrims you will be walking with to Santiago.

Ultreya,
Joe

 

[Deleted member 3000]

This site has the gite-type accommodations:

http://www.saintjeanpieddeport-paysbasq ... erins.html

This site has the chambres d'hote:

http://www.saintjeanpieddeport-paysbasq ... hotes.html

There are quite a few that are not in St.-Jean-Pied-de-Port, so ignore them if you want to be near the Chemin the next morning.

 

[Knip Dyolf]

Hey Joe

which one do you mean?

Jürgen

 

[grayland]

Hey Joe

which one do you mean?

Jürgen

I think Joe is referring to the Pilgrim Office. It has a small albergue.

 

[Knip Dyolf]

Ahhh, that's a brand new information,
I will contact them about that.
Thanks so much

 

[sillydoll]

Auberge du Pellerin closes in November.
http://www.aubergedupelerin.com/

 

[jpflavin1]

Knip:

Auberge de Pelerin is located at 55 rue de la Citadelle. It is the Municipal Auberge and is open year round. I am not sure if they take reservations but there should be room the end of September. It has been remodeled and is very nice. The Brierley guide says it has 24 beds but I believe that has been expanded in the remodeling. The room we stayed in had 16 beds. If by chance there is no room they will help you find a place.

Ultreya,
Joe

 

[sillydoll]

Joe, the municipal albergue is at 55 Ru de la Citadelle but that is not the same one as Auberge du Pelerin which is a private albergue at 25 rue de la Citadelle. The latter is a fairly new albergue and charges almost twice what the municipal albergue charges.

 

[jpflavin1]

Sorry about that. The municipal albergue is located at 55 rue de la Citadelle, not sure what the name is. Thanks Sil.

 

[Knip Dyolf]

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Confused now....
Would you recommend the municipal albergue? Or better Auberge du Pelerin????

 

[jpflavin1]

I recommend the Municipal albergue located at 55 rue de la Citadelle. Sorry for the confusion.

It is fully remodeled and eveyone there will be walking the Camino.

Hope that clears things up.

Ultreya,
Joe

 

[grayland]

It is important to know that you can not make a reservation at the municipal albergue.

 

[sillydoll]

You have to have a credencial to stay at private albergues so whether it is municipal, church or

private, people staying there will all be walking the Camino. Check the closing date of the municipal albergue.

 

[Deleted member 3000]

You have to have a credencial to stay at private albergues

Mostly true, but they set their own standards, so you will occasionally find yourself turned away from a place filled with tourigrinos. Many hotels and hostales give a big discount to pilgrims with a credential, so pull it out and ask. You may save some money. Tourist offices can tell you who is offering discounts.

 

[Knip Dyolf]

You all have been very helpful.
Thank you so much

Jürgen