Pods For Bunk Beds

[jsalt]

Hi, I would like to compile a list of albergues/hostels/gites that have pods for bunk beds, each with their own light, power socket and curtain. Can you add any more to the following (any camino route)? Thanks so much!
Jill

I have updated the list here.

Are there any pods in Lisbon?

Camino Francés:
St Jean Pied de Port – Gite Makila
Pamplona – Casa Ibarrola
Pamplona – Albergue de Pamplona
Estella – Agora Hostel
Población de Campos – Albergue La Finca
Bercianos del Real Camino – Bercianos 1900
León – Globetrotter Urban&Hostel León
Palas de Rei – Albergue Zendoira
Santiago de Compostela – The Last Stamp Albergue (no curtains)
Santiago de Compostela – Albergue Compostela (no curtains)

Camino Portugués:
Porto – Bluesock Hostels
Porto – Nice Way Porto Hostel
Porto – The Passenger Hostel
O Porriño - Alojamiento Camino Portugués
Arcade - Albergue Lameiriñas (no curtains)
Padrón – Albergue Rossol
Padrón – Albergue Corredoiros
Padrón - Albergue Camiño do Sar

Camino del Norte:
San Sebastian – A Room In The City

Camino Finisterre
Finisterre – Albergue Oceanus (no curtains)
Muxia – Albergue Arribada

 

[trecile]

Agora Hostel in Estella http://www.dormirenestella.com/

 

[KinkyOne]

Albergue Oceanus in Fisterra: http://oceanusfinisterre.es/

 

[Anniesantiago]

There is a second one in Pamplona.
Albergue de Pamplona.
http://www.alberguedepamplona.info/instalaciones/

 

[wcsjms]

this is great info, thanks to everyone !!

 

[trecile]

Albergue Oceanus in Fisterra: http://oceanusfinisterre.es/

Looking at their pictures I don't see what I consider to be "pod" beds like those at Casa Ibarrola with privacy shade/curtain.

 

[jsalt]

Looking at their pictures I don't see what I consider to be "pod" beds like those at Casa Ibarrola with privacy shade/curtain.

I noticed that too, so have added it to my list, but added “no curtains”. The curtains are such a luxury! Being able to put my bra on in the morning without squirming around in my sleeping bag and getting tied up in knots, or admitting defeat and going to the loo, is such bliss!
Jill

 

[Kiwi-family]

Minus the curtain but with a lockable drawer under the bed that fits a whole person is the newest (2015) albergue in Arcade, whose name escapes me.
Camino Portuguese

 

[jsalt]

Minus the curtain but with a lockable drawer under the bed that fits a whole person is the newest (2015) albergue in Arcade, whose name escapes me.
Camino Portuguese

http://www.lameirinas.com/
Just been through Arcade . . . and missed it!

 

[jgpryde]

On the Norte

Postel Bilbao
Heros Kalea, 7, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
poshtelbilbao.com

I'm in Room 1, Bed 12 in Poshtel (Bilbao) as I type this and I can confirm there are no curtains on the beds in this room.
But it does have a USB jack for charging electronic devices. (Note no 220v outlets at the beds so you have to have a USB cord)

-jgp

 

[jsalt]

Hi Kathy, thanks for the link, it looks really nice, but I’m not seeing any pods on their website. By pods, I mean, a totally enclosed bed space, with complete privacy.

 

[poogeyejr]

Hi Kathy, thanks for the link, it looks really nice, but I’m not seeing any pods on their website. By pods, I mean, a totally enclosed bed space, with complete privacy.

You are right - deleted the post. I just pulled out my photos. I was sure there were curtains!

. . . and I thought they were built in!

 

[GettingThere]

a lockable drawer under the bed that fits a whole person

Thanks @Kiwi-family - I just about spat my coffee all over the keyboard! It must be the cold-bugs in my brain, but for some reason this put such a picture in my head, I'll be laughing about it all day!

 

[notion900]

Could you just wear a soft bra to bed and change to a normal one in the bathroom.

 

[Deleted member 43780]

Interesting, never seen such "pods" and done three Caminos.
Guess I stopped in the wrong places.

Do these pods make it nicer for the bed bugs?? teasing....

But, does sound like a good idea. Wow lights, USB, curtains... never knew of such luxury.

 

[CaminoDebrita]

I loved Casa Ibarolla in Pamplona. When I barely limped into Pamplona from Zubiri, I was so exhausted, and had become very ill from being enclosed in close surroundings in humidity with very ill French women (who would not open the *&() window at night).

I stumbled up into the city, almost delusional in exhaustion and illness, and just made it in. The very kind owner--one of the brothers--gave me the nickname of "princess grandmother," and we were soon laughing. He was so kind. Within not too much time, I was cleaned up, sipping something, and getting into my pod, where I rested until a friend came by, bringing me chocolate.

They let me stay there for an extra night, and the rest was blissful. They had books there, and I found a good one to read, and utilized the little shelves in the pod, finding good places for my phone, my book, my torch, my medications. It felt like heaven. When I started walking again, it was like leaving family behind. I will be back there.

 

[Luka]

@CaminoDebrita I had the exact experience at Casa Ibarrola! I arrived in Pamplona with tendonitis and they let me stay there for 6 nights to recover. Such hospitable and nice brothers!

 

[Grousedoctor]

Here's another one on the Camino Portugués:

Padrón - Albergue Corredoiras

 

[luvtraveling]

Porto - Bluesock Hostels, Nice Way Porto Hostel
Pardon - Albergue da Portela

 

[owms2323]

Hi, I would like to compile a list of albergues/hostels/gites that have pods for bunk beds, each with their own light, power socket and curtain. Can you add any more to the following (any camino route)? Thanks so much!
Jill

Camino Francés:
Pamplona – Casa Ibarrola
Población de Campos – Albergue La Finca
Palas de Rei – Albergue Zendoira

Camino Portugués:
O Porriño - Alojamiento Camino Portugués
Padrón – Albergue Rossol

Camino del Norte:
San Sebastian – A Room In The City

The Last Stamp in Santiago

 

[jsalt]

The Last Stamp in Santiago

Do they have curtains, or draw-down blinds on the beds?

 

[Nanc]

awesome place Arribada Albergue in Muxia ( curtains, sockets, light, wood steops upto upper bunks,full blankets, stone foot soaking pool , silent glass auto sliding doors, multilingual receptionist, roof top lounging chairs)

 

[trecile]

awesome place Arribada Albergue in Muxia ( curtains, sockets, light, wood steops upto upper bunks,full blankets, stone foot soaking pool , silent glass auto sliding doors, multilingual receptionist, roof top lounging chairs)

Those steps to the upper bunks look awesome!

 

[jsalt]

Hi, thanks all! Here is how my list looks now:

(See first post.)

 

[KinkyOne]

Those steps to the upper bunks look awesome!View attachment 34567

Brilliant idea!!!

 

[Suzanne H]

Add: Bercianos del Real Camino (Frances)
(1st bar/albergue as you enter town, the name is eluding me)
New albergue with 16 pods, including curtains, and great bathrooms. $15 per night. Restaurant and bar a little expensive (in comparison) but very nice digs. Pay a little extra for sheets, blankets, or towels. Has washer/dryer.

 

[jsalt]

Hi
I have discovered two more hostels with pods:

León – Globetrotter Urban&Hostel

Porto – The Passenger Hostel

Has anyone stayed at either?
Jill

 

[Shuttle666]

Albergue Compostela in Santiago de C - pods have curtains, although many images on bookings sites show without
https://en.alberguecompostela.es
Pods located at the back of the space actaully quieter than individual "room" units due to type of enclosure/location

 

[jsalt]

Hi
Can anybody add any more pods to my list?

(See first post.)

Thanks!
Jill

 

[jsalt]

Porto - Bluesock Hostels, Nice Way Porto Hostel
Pardon - Albergue da Portela

Oops, I re-read the posts and see that I missed the two in Porto from luvtravelling.

Having trouble identifying the Albergue da Portela though. Gronze shows it is 6 euros per night with usual dorm beds. So is there another albergue in that area that has the pods?

Jill

 

[jsalt]

I have updated my list in the first post.
Any more?

 

[luvtraveling]

Oops, I re-read the posts and see that I missed the two in Porto from luvtravelling.

Having trouble identifying the Albergue da Portela though. Gronze shows it is 6 euros per night with usual dorm beds. So is there another albergue in that area that has the pods?

Jill

I apologize. Look at Albergue Camino Do Sar in Padron.

 

[jsalt]

I would like to update my list in the original post. Could anyone add any more?

 

[Luka]

Here is one: the wonderful new (2019) albergue turístico in Comillas on the Norte. La Huella del Camino. Not cheap (20 euro for bed and breakfast), but spotless, a friendly owner and it has it all: duvet, towel, light, socket, locker, kitchen, a little terrace, rainshower...

 

[trecile]

More on the Francés
Albergue Atseden in Obanos - no curtains on individual beds

 

[jsalt]

Many thanks for the last two. I am unable to edit the first post to include them in the list (unless I’m missing how?). I am sure there must be more albergues with pod beds that have opened up in the last couple of years. Will have to do some more research and maybe start a new thread.

 

[DoughnutANZ]

Many thanks for the last two. I am unable to edit the first post to include them in the list (unless I’m missing how?). I am sure there must be more albergues with pod beds that have opened up in the last couple of years. Will have to do some more research and maybe start a new thread.

Roncesvalles?

 

[jsalt]

Roncesvalles?

Thanks. Are you saying that the albergue de peregrinos in Roncesvalles has pod beds now? With own light, cellphone socket and curtain?

 

[trecile]

Thanks. Are you saying that the albergue de peregrinos in Roncesvalles has pod beds now? With own light, cellphone socket and curtain?

No, they don't have lights, curtains or electrical socket.

 

[trecile]

Many thanks for the last two. I am unable to edit the first post to include them in the list (unless I’m missing how?). I am sure there must be more albergues with pod beds that have opened up in the last couple of years. Will have to do some more research and maybe start a new thread.

You can add the list to the to the Resources here on the forum.

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/resources/

 

[Deleted member 34316]

If you are in Bilbao, you may want to spend a night in this spacecraft (Optimi Rooms):

Maybe this is what all the albergues will look like in 2030?
At booking.com one night at Optimi Rooms costs 20-25 euro for a single pod (bedroom? capsule?). They have 36 singles and 14 doubles.

A short 5 mins video from this hostel: PLAY

More pictures from google

 

[jsalt]

I am sure there are lots more hostels with pod beds (own light, cell phone socket and privacy curtain) since I updated the list over 3 years ago. Can anyone help me with any of the new ones? On any camino. Many thanks! Jill

 

[auburnfive]

Dpaso Urban Hostel in Pontevedra on the Portuguese

 

[Mycroft]

awesome place Arribada Albergue in Muxia ( curtains, sockets, light, wood steops upto upper bunks,full blankets, stone foot soaking pool , silent glass auto sliding doors, multilingual receptionist, roof top lounging chairs)

Wow that sounds so good to me! I sure hope they are open in November!!

 

[Richmond Gardner]

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Here is one: the wonderful new (2019) albergue turístico in Comillas on the Norte. La Huella del Camino. Not cheap (20 euro for bed and breakfast), but spotless, a friendly owner and it has it all: duvet, towel, light, socket, locker, kitchen, a little terrace, rainshower...

Thanks for posting this one…I stayed here in October. Nice , clean place on the outskirts of town with good showers , breakfast and outdoor laundry line

 

[Rmarkob]

Albergue La Morena in Ledigos on the CF has pods with drawdown screens, light, power, and storage underneath. Also has a nice bar and restaurant. I stayed there 7 October 2021.