Suggestions of accomm in SJPdP and opening hours of passport

[Donal1]

Hello fellow posters and pilgrims

I'm arriving with a friend on 24th August at about 19.30 in SJPdP and wonder what time the office where passports are issued from closes? I've read 'late in the evening' but can't find anything more detailed - any idea?
Also, as we're arriving at this time, I'm keen to try to book somewhere to stay in advance (though it seems from other postings there will always be somewhere to stay on arrival?). I've tried a couple of paces already - L'Esprit du Chemin and Gite Ultreia but they're already full. Any other suggestions or ideally, recommendations. We're staying one night before heading off.

Thanks for any help offered.

Donal

 

[Deleted member 3000]

The Pilgrim Office closes after the last train arrives. They will help you find accommodations if you do not have something reserved. The Hotel Ramuntcho is nice and it is affordable.

 

[Donal1]

Thanks for the information about the passport office - that makes sense and incredibly helpful. Thanks also for the hotel suggestion.

Has anyone else got a suggestion about something more like a albergue?

 

[waveprof]

Has anyone else got a suggestion about something more like a albergue?

There certainly are albergues, but most everyone I met (including those most dedicated to albergues) stayed at a pension or cheap hotel in SJPdP. I think a lot of people like one last night of good rest before stepping off. Doesn't mean you shouldn't or can't find an albergue (at all), but it is why you'll see a lot of non-albergues mentioned on threads like this (as opposed to if you asked about a place to stay in, say, Fromista).

 

[Jochen-Schmidtke]

Re: Suggestions of accomm in SJPdP

Hi Donal1.
For accomodations in SJPdP have a look here.
Buen Camino
Jochen

 

[Sedona2012]

This is my favorite Albergue. You need to contact them for reservations. Promise u a great way to start your Camino.

Bobbie

Esprit du Chemin
.http://www.espritduchemin.org/en

 

[AML]

This is my favorite Albergue. You need to contact them for reservations. Promise u a great way to start your Camino.

Bobbie

Esprit du Chemin
.http://www.espritduchemin.org/en

Great!! I'm booked into L esprit du chemin on 18 Sept....Sounds exciting

 

[Maggie97520]

This is my favorite Albergue. You need to contact them for reservations. Promise u a great way to start your Camino.

Bobbie

Esprit du Chemin
.http://www.espritduchemin.org/en

Great!! I'm booked into L esprit du chemin on 18 Sept....Sounds exciting

Excellent! I'm there on 19 Sept - can't wait.

 

[Madidi]

Hi Una, the only accommodation I booked in advance was L'Esprit du Chemin which I booked back in February and was dismissed curtly when I arrived in St Jean being told they had no record

Be aware Maggie/AML: this was 'SuperSullivans' experience! I would check a bit nearer your start date that your booking is still in place.

 

[AML]

Hi Una, the only accommodation I booked in advance was L'Esprit du Chemin which I booked back in February and was dismissed curtly when I arrived in St Jean being told they had no record

Be aware Maggie/AML: this was 'SuperSullivans' experience! I would check a bit nearer your start date that your booking is still in place.

Yeah Thanks...I have been aware of this incident. The hospitaleros at L esprit de chemin asked me to call them a day or 2 before I arrive to reconfirm booking....if I don't they will give the place to another pilgrim!! So I will call them before hand and print off my reservation confirmation. Have Faith.

Buen Camino
Aidan

 

[Deleted member 3000]

The hospitaleros at L esprit de chemin asked me to call them a day or 2 before I arrive to reconfirm booking....if I don't they will give the place to another pilgrim!!

They also keep a few beds for walking arrivals, but they will disappear by early afternoon. If you are arriving from Le Puy, you always have a chance for a bed there!