Where to stay in St. Jean Pied de Port?

[Bill Krueger]

Hello all! We are beginning the Camino Frances in mid August...I have searched the forum but I am looking for recent info on where to stay in SJPDP for a night before heading out. any suggestions? Many thanks for your expertise! be well

bill

 

[jsalt]

any suggestions?

Hi, we need a bit more information. What is your budget? Private rooms or cheaper dormitories? Will you be up at dawn and out by 8am (hostels), or taking your time and wanting a leisurely breakfast (NOT hostels)? And would you want the communal evening supper experience, or prefer to go out to a smart restaurant?

 

[Anniesantiago]

I suggest you check booking.com - lots of rooms available.

 

[stevepjq]

After quite a bit of research, I booked into Gite Makila before I start my late March Camino.

 

[alexwalker]

www.booking.com not difficult.

 

[Kev&Kath]

After quite a bit of research, I booked into Gite Makila before I start my late March Camino.

Excellent choice! We stayed at Gite Makila for two nights (private room) before starting our Camino Frances in Oct last year. The gite is very comfortable, spotless with a really nice breakfast. Basically a few doors from the Pilgrim Office and the Boutique du Pelerin (pilgrim shop). Pancho was a fantastic host..made us feel very welcome and right at home.

 

[trecile]

I've stayed at Beilari - great experience with a communal dinner, and in a private room at Gite Bidean, which also offered a communal dinner. I recommend both.

 

[Monasp]

Hello all! We are beginning the Camino Frances in mid August...I have searched the forum but I am looking for recent info on where to stay in SJPDP for a night before heading out. any suggestions? Many thanks for your expertise! be well

bill

The links below give you all the updated accommodation in SJPDP.

St Jean-Pied-de-Port (ville, route Napoléon, ) – Compostelle.fr

St Jean-Pied-de-Port centre REFUGE MUNICIPAL / ASSO TERRE DE NAVARRE (55, rue de la Citadelle) - 32 places. ouvert toute l'année à 14h. 12€ avec petit déjeuner - pas de réservation GÎTE PORTE ST…

www.aucoeurduchemin.org

 

[Zordmot]

Hello all! We are beginning the Camino Frances in mid August...I have searched the forum but I am looking for recent info on where to stay in SJPDP for a night before heading out. any suggestions? Many thanks for your expertise! be well

bill

Hi Bill,

I highly recommend Beilari albergue—across the way from the Pilgrim office. It’s a family run albergue. What I really like is their warm hospitality, a communal meal in the evening, and an ice-breaking group time where everyone gets to share their enthusiasm, doubts, excitement, fears in a congenial and easy going atmosphere. When you start the walking adventure the following morning you already have friends. I can’t recommend this albergue high enough!! I’ll be back there in April. Can’t wait! PS—MAKE RESERVATIONS!

 

[John Hawke]

My all time favorite:
Beilari
40, rue de la Citadelle
64220 Saint-Jean Pied-de-Port - DONIBANE GARAZI
tel. (+33) (0)5 59 37 24 68
info@beilari.info
www.beilari.info

 

[Minnesota Jim]

Hi, we need a bit more information. What is your budget? Private rooms or cheaper dormitories? Will you be up at dawn and out by 8am (hostels), or taking your time and wanting a leisurely breakfast (NOT hostels)? And would you want the communal evening supper experience, or prefer to go out to a smart restaurant?

Beilari is my favorite place to stay in Saint Jean. Great meeting other peregrinos that I will see again and again walking Camino. Love this place!

 

[El Gordo]

Hello all! We are beginning the Camino Frances in mid August...I have searched the forum but I am looking for recent info on where to stay in SJPDP for a night before heading out. any suggestions? Many thanks for your expertise! be well

bill

Hi Bill,

I stayed at Gite de la Porte St Jacques. Karen was the hostess. The overall experience was absolutely fantastic and led the way for my most wonderful Camino. I highly recommend!!

Help! Which property is best?

I found these great hotels on Booking.com and love them all. Help me decide which one to book!

www.booking.com

Buen Camino

Gordon

 

[Len Dacombe]

Hello all! We are beginning the Camino Frances in mid August...I have searched the forum but I am looking for recent info on where to stay in SJPDP for a night before heading out. any suggestions? Many thanks for your expertise! be well

bill

Hello from Canada. In 2015 I stayed at:

Errecaldia – La maison Errecaldia

errecaldia.com

Really nice couple, nice accommodations, and located right at Port St. Jacque, right at the start of the Camino Frances. I would stay there again in a heart beat.

 

[Snowflake5090]

After quite a bit of research, I booked into Gite Makila before I start my late March Camino.

I too have booked Gite Makila before I start my first Camino on May 15th

 

[josephmcclain]

I would never want to miss the experience of Beilari when in St Jean!!

 

[TaijiPilgrim]

Bellairi gets great reviews for pilgrims starting out from St. Jean. Are there any accommodations that would be better for pilgrims ending in St. Jean?

 

[Bill Krueger]

Many thanks for the great suggestions! I will look into them all! Buen Camino!

 

[BROWNCOUNTYBOB]

My wife and I have spent the night in St Jean before starting our four caminos. The last two times we've stayed in Hotel Central. Christine is perhaps the best hostess we've ever experienced. She checked us in, allowed us to store our backpacks until our room was available later in the afternoon. One year she dried our clothes after we washed them at a nearby laundry mat. And she was our waitress during dinner. The last two caminos we stayed upstairs in a newly remodeled room that had a small balcony that overlooked the river and mountains. A superb view which we enjoyed while sipping wine. The room was a bit pricey - 115 euros for a private room with private bath, but well worth the expense.

During our second camino, we had a reservation at a private albergue. We showed up early afternoon and found out the doors would not open until 3 pm. It was quite inconvenient to haul our backpacks around the hilly town for a few hours until the albergue opened.

Bob

 

[jsalt]

During our second camino, we had a reservation at a private albergue. We showed up early afternoon and found out the doors would not open until 3 pm. It was quite inconvenient to haul our backpacks around the hilly town for a few hours until the albergue opened.

Which albergue was that? (Just curious in case I've booked the same one!)

 

[BROWNCOUNTYBOB]

Gite Izaxulo

 

[Simon B]

Hi, we need a bit more information. What is your budget? Private rooms or cheaper dormitories? Will you be up at dawn and out by 8am (hostels), or taking your time and wanting a leisurely breakfast (NOT hostels)? And would you want the communal evening supper experience, or prefer to go out to a smart restaurant?

I stayed here - https://www.ultreia64.fr/ - it is very central, they were very nice and it was very comfortable.

 

[CA_Pilgrim]

I've stayed at Beilari - great experience with a communal dinner

I did some research of past forum posts and Beilari come up over and over as a good experience. I've booked my first night there. Note that they are closed Sundays. Here's the link to their web site. You can book on line: https://www.beilari.info/en

 

[Martin Cole]

Like the rest of your Camino, just walk in and look around unless on the last train. plenty options.

 

[brian_garcia]

Check the Gronze site. There are plenty of places listed there.
I stayed at La Coquille Napoléon, at the start of my Camino. A little outside of town , but the Camino passes right by the front door. The owners were helpful and friendly.

 

[lizsi]

Hi Bill,

I highly recommend Beilari albergue—across the way from the Pilgrim office. It’s a family run albergue. What I really like is their warm hospitality, a communal meal in the evening, and an ice-breaking group time where everyone gets to share their enthusiasm, doubts, excitement, fears in a congenial and easy going atmosphere. When you start the walking adventure the following morning you already have friends. I can’t recommend this albergue high enough!! I’ll be back there in April. Can’t wait! PS—MAKE RESERVATIONS!

Just curious are the communal meals at set times?

 

[trecile]

Just curious are the communal meals at set times?

Yes

 

[Zordmot]

Just curious are the communal meals at set

Just curious are the communal meals at set times?

Hi Bill,

I highly recommend Beilari albergue—across the way from the Pilgrim office. It’s a family run albergue. What I really like is their warm hospitality, a communal meal in the evening, and an ice-breaking group time where everyone gets to share their enthusiasm, doubts, excitement, fears in a congenial and easy going atmosphere. When you start the walking adventure the following morning you already have friends. I can’t recommend this albergue high enough!! I’ll be back there in April. Can’t wait! PS—MAKE RESERVATIONS!

Yes yes yes! I’ve started my Camino there twice and I give my highest recommendation! Make reservations SOON! https://www.beilari.info/en/home/