Sahagun - New Hostal

[Olivia Covarrubias]

Has anyone heard about a new "hospederia" opening in Sahagun?

Can anyone please tell me what a hospederia even is? Hostel, hostal, albergue??

Lastly, anyone have a recommendation to stay in Sahagun?

Thank you so much
Olivia

 

[Anamiri]

I stayed at Viatoris - they are a Hostel and Albergue. Didnt eat there though, but rooms were nice.

 

[mspath]

Has anyone heard about a new "hospederia" opening in Sahagun?

Can anyone please tell me what a hospederia even is? Hostel, hostal, albergue??

Lastly, anyone have a recommendation to stay in Sahagun?

Thank you so much
Olivia

A hospederia is accommodation often offered by a religious order. In Sahagun the Benedictines offer such from April to mid October. See more info here -- https://www.gronze.com/castilla-y-leon/leon/sahagun/albergue-hospederia-madres-benedictinas

 

[Olivia Covarrubias]

A hospederia is accommodation offered by a religious order. In Sahagun the Benedictines offer such from April to mid October. See more info here -- https://www.gronze.com/castilla-y-leon/leon/sahagun/albergue-hospederia-madres-benedictinas

Great information, thank you so much!

 

[Olivia Covarrubias]

A hospederia is accommodation offered by a religious order. In Sahagun the Benedictines offer such from April to mid October. See more info here -- https://www.gronze.com/castilla-y-leon/leon/sahagun/albergue-hospederia-madres-benedictinas

I noticed that the link to the Hospederia is incorrect. it should be http://www.hospederiasantacruz.com, and not .net unless it's a different place entirely, but I don't think so. Thanks so much again!

 

[trecile]

Great information, thank you so much!

I don't think that a hospedería is always run/owned by a religious order. If you Google "hospedería Spain" you will find some that aren't religious.

 

[C clearly]

I stayed in the HospederIa de la Abuela Lola in Castilblanco de los Arroyos on the VDLP, and it was not run by a religious order. It was like any hostal - private accommodation, with very comfortable single and double rooms, restaurant and bar, run by a family. It closed one day per week so maybe that put it in a different category.

 

[mspath]

I have changed my post to read
" often provided by a religious community ". ...Mea culpa.

Please read the following definition of the term --
https://educalingo.com/en/dic-es/hospederia

 

[mspath]

I noticed that the link to the Hospederia is incorrect. it should be http://www.hospederiasantacruz.com, and not .net unless it's a different place entirely, but I don't think so. Thanks so much again!

This is not the same place as the that in Sahagun but it is run by Benedictines.

 

[RENSHAW]

The Albergue Municipal Cluny in Sahagun has always been sufficient for me. In 2003 a helpful pilgrim ticked this as one of the places to stay. It shares a roof with large hall. That night there was a choir performing for the public, pilgrims were allowed in free - MAGIC!
Arrive early by entering the door on the side. Choose your bed , do your washing , take a snooze and pay downstairs late afternoon.

 

[peregrina2000]

Rebekah has posted this on facebook.

At last I can say it! Hospederia Santa Cruz, a Marist Fathers project, opens 15 March at the Benedictine monastery in Sahagun. Donativo albergue, communal dinners, and pilgrim Mass and blessings for ALL.

 

[Rebekah Scott]

Sorry, people. I should have posted here at the same time.
Hospederia Santa Cruz is a new project of the Marist Fathers missionaries. They are taking over running the novitiate and retreat house at the Madres Benedictinas convent, which was run as a hostel for the past few years. (The Benedictinas are still there!)

The website tells the story: It is a "5 euro suggested donativo" non-profit albergue, with additional double and single rooms at set prices, for those who want more privacy. It is a Christian operation, and will bring much-needed pilgrim Masses and blessings as well as opportunity for pilgrims to meet and talk with priests who speak several languages. Communal dinners, volunteer hospitaleros.

I worked with the Marists on the Camino Chaplaincy Meseta program. I have every confidence in their kind hearts and competence.

www.alberguesensahagun.es is the place to go for photos, etc.

 

[Deleted member 3000]

It is a "5 euro suggested donativo" non-profit albergue

Just a hair short of not being donativo! I love the concept of donativo, but it seems to irritate those who provide it. I am still on the side that says "don't complain about 'free' if you won't set a price." The idea was pretty much dead several hundred thousand annual pilgrims ago. While it is hard to give up tradition and the past, it looks like we almost have. I am sure I have offended many, so l apologize in advance. I will always "like" the "donativo does not mean free" threads, as anachronistic as I may be.

 

[Olivia Covarrubias]

Sorry, people. I should have posted here at the same time.
Hospederia Santa Cruz is a new project of the Marist Fathers missionaries. They are taking over running the novitiate and retreat house at the Madres Benedictinas convent, which was run as a hostel for the past few years. (The Benedictinas are still there!)

The website tells the story: It is a "5 euro suggested donativo" non-profit albergue, with additional double and single rooms at set prices, for those who want more privacy. It is a Christian operation, and will bring much-needed pilgrim Masses and blessings as well as opportunity for pilgrims to meet and talk with priests who speak several languages. Communal dinners, volunteer hospitaleros.

I worked with the Marists on the Camino Chaplaincy Meseta program. I have every confidence in their kind hearts and competence.

www.alberguesensahagun.es is the place to go for photos, etc.

thank you for clarifying. I ended up making reservations at Restaurante El Ruedo instead.

 

[tpmchugh]

Has anyone heard about a new "hospederia" opening in Sahagun?

Can anyone please tell me what a hospederia even is? Hostel, hostal, albergue??

Lastly, anyone have a recommendation to stay in Sahagun?

Thank you so much
Olivia

I dont know this place but is it not just a revamp of an albergue that is already there?

 

[Olivia Covarrubias]

I dont know this place but is it not just a revamp of an albergue that is already there?

It sounds that way from all the replies. We aren't staying there. Decided to book somewhere else. Thanks though.

 

[C clearly]

Please read the following definition of the term --

Thanks for the interesting link - I've bookmarked it!

 

[Rebekah Scott]

It is not "just a revamp" unless you are just looking for a cheap bed. This place offers a traditional welcome: communal dinners, a chance to talk to a minister and attend a pilgrim Mass, things not available til now in Sahagun. For pilgrims traveling with a religious intention, that's pretty large.

 

[Bala]

It is not "just a revamp" unless you are just looking for a cheap bed. This place offers a traditional welcome: communal dinners, a chance to talk to a minister and attend a pilgrim Mass, things not available til now in Sahagun. For pilgrims traveling with a religious intention, that's pretty large.

Quite large! Thanks for the information. It sounds like a place I'd love to stop if the timing works out.

 

[caminka]

to clarify things up: there are now in sahagun an albergue run by the benedictinas AND a new albergue run by marist fathers both in the same building?

 

[Rebekah Scott]

No. The Benedictinas have not run an albergue hands-on there for many years. They live in the same big building complex, but they are cloistered. Only a couple of them have contact with outsiders. The sisters let out unused sections of the building for use as an albergue. The Marists are using the let-out section of the building, replacing lots of furnishings, and adding services that were not available before. The Marists will have Masses in the evening in the Sisters´ chapel, which is breathtaking.

 

[Albertagirl]

Sorry, people. I should have posted here at the same time.
Hospederia Santa Cruz is a new project of the Marist Fathers missionaries. They are taking over running the novitiate and retreat house at the Madres Benedictinas convent, which was run as a hostel for the past few years. (The Benedictinas are still there!)

The website tells the story: It is a "5 euro suggested donativo" non-profit albergue, with additional double and single rooms at set prices, for those who want more privacy. It is a Christian operation, and will bring much-needed pilgrim Masses and blessings as well as opportunity for pilgrims to meet and talk with priests who speak several languages. Communal dinners, volunteer hospitaleros.

I worked with the Marists on the Camino Chaplaincy Meseta program. I have every confidence in their kind hearts and competence.

www.alberguesensahagun.es is the place to go for photos, etc.

@Rebekah Scott ,
I am currently planning to walk the camino de Madrid to Sahagun in the fall and would like to know when this albergue will close for the season, as I should very much like to stay there. Gronze says Oct. 12. which seems very early, but does not give any information on the new management, so there may be an update. I have not yet bought my air ticket and would like to see if I can fit this albergue into my camino. If you know their planned closing date, I should appreciate hearing it. With thanks for updating us on this changed service to pilgrims.
Mary Louise

 

[Rebekah Scott]

@Rebekah Scott ,
I am currently planning to walk the camino de Madrid to Sahagun in the fall and would like to know when this albergue will close for the season, as I should very much like to stay there. Gronze says Oct. 12. which seems very early, but does not give any information on the new management, so there may be an update. I have not yet bought my air ticket and would like to see if I can fit this albergue into my camino. If you know their planned closing date, I should appreciate hearing it. With thanks for updating us on this changed service to pilgrims.
Mary Louise

In a word: I don´t know. They talked of wanting to keep it open all year, but there are only three priests over there, and the project is designed for four.

@Rebekah Scott ,
I am currently planning to walk the camino de Madrid to Sahagun in the fall and would like to know when this albergue will close for the season, as I should very much like to stay there. Gronze says Oct. 12. which seems very early, but does not give any information on the new management, so there may be an update. I have not yet bought my air ticket and would like to see if I can fit this albergue into my camino. If you know their planned closing date, I should appreciate hearing it. With thanks for updating us on this changed service to pilgrims.
Mary Louise

@Rebekah Scott ,
I am currently planning to walk the camino de Madrid to Sahagun in the fall and would like to know when this albergue will close for the season, as I should very much like to stay there. Gronze says Oct. 12. which seems very early, but does not give any information on the new management, so there may be an update. I have not yet bought my air ticket and would like to see if I can fit this albergue into my camino. If you know their planned closing date, I should appreciate hearing it. With thanks for updating us on this changed service to pilgrims.
Mary Louise

 

[tpmchugh]

It sounds that way from all the replies. We aren't staying there. Decided to book somewhere else. Thanks though.

Might try it myself and since I dont do bookings I am pretty flexible. I may decide to stop at the town before Sahagun and walk right through the next day. The temptation to take a train to León is very strong

 

[Michio]

Does anyone have a working email for this Albergue? I don't speak much Spanish so would find using the phone a bit daunting, and the contact form on their website doesn't work.

Thanks in advance for any help,

Michio

 

[Albertagirl]

Does anyone have a working email for this Albergue? I don't speak much Spanish so would find using the phone a bit daunting, and the contact form on their website doesn't work.

Thanks in advance for any help,

Michio

@Michio
I found the following email at gronze.com under Camino Frances, etapa 18:
alberguesantacruzsahagun@gmail.com . Good luck.

 

[Michio]

Thanks @Albertagirl I'll give it a go, otherwise I'll probably go for Viatoris.