The question was: Snoring is prominently featured in virtually every blog about the Camino, usually with a mixture of humor and irritation. I heard several times that some albergues have rooms or space set aside for snorers, but I never found one. I…
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Hotel rooms rather than hostels?
The question was: Would it be too tabu to get a hotel room each night rather than a hostel? My husband and I like our own bathroom. Read this conversation on Hotel rooms rather than albergues/hostels on the Camino de Santiago here.
What about Camping as apose to Albergues?
The question was: Myself and my dad, are starting in SJPDP on the 9th of July.. We only have a couple of weeks or so, and so our target this time round is Burgos. We will return as soon as…
Is there a mad rush for a morning shower on the Camino?
The question was: Question for the experienced ones….shower experiences? is there a mad rush in the mornings as many of us are accustomed to showering in the morning, or is it generally done when you check in in the afternoon,…
What is the accommodation costs on the Camino de Santiago?
The question was: Can you tell me if I am right in thinking that it’s possible to get accommodation along the Camino Frances for as little as 5 euros/night? This is what I’d been told and budgeting for (starting around…
Can you recommend a good hotel in Santiago de Compostela?
The question was: I know there are a million hotels in Santiago but I’d appreciate a personal recommendation for a 3 or 4 star hotel near the cathedral. Have a look at these Santiago de Compostela hotels and also the…
Tagged with: Albergue, Hotel, Pension, Santiago de Compostela
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Are reservations really necessary?
The question was: I really, really, really don’t want to book ahead for accommodation, because for me this brings the pilgrimage back to being like any other trip where I have to plan and make phone calls and book accommodation…
Tagged with: Albergue, Albergues, Booking, Hostal, Pension, Reservation
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What happens if the municipal albergue is full?
The question was: What happens if you arrive to a municipal albergue and it’s full? For instance I get to Roncesvalles (I know that one is large, but just the first one that came to mind) and it’s all full?…
Is it ok to use an alarm clock in albergues?
The question was: is it ok to use an alarm clock on the camino , i dont want to wake everybody up @ some ungodly hour Read all the good advice on how to wake up in an albergue on…
Thoughts after serving as a Hospitalera
This is not really a question, but more thoughts from a pilgrim that has just finished serving as a hospitalera. She sais: Well, I have been home a few weeks and can offer some thoughts on my first time serving as a…
Tagged with: Albergue, Becoming hospitalero, hospitalero training
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Does albergues refuse pilgrims who don’t carry their packs?
The question was: Do albergues refuse the pilgrims who don’t carry their packs? Real the answers from our veteran pilgrims in our Camino de Santiago forum.
What are the unwritten rules at an Albergue?
The question was: Could someone outline what are the “dos” and “don’ts” of staying at an albergue? Read all the good advice given by pilgrims in our Camino de Santiago forum here.
Can I stay at the albergue on my first night on the Camino de Santiago?
The question was (related to the Camino Portuguese): Would we be eligible to stay in the Albergue in Tui on the night before we start or do we need to book local accommodation? Read all the good advice from our pilgrims…
Can I stay at an albergue the first night on my Camino de Santiago?
The question was: Would we be eligible to stay in the Albergue in Tui on the night before we start or do we need to book local accommodation? Read all the good Camino de Santiago advice in the Camino de Santiago forum.
What is the one albergue you would avoid?
The question was: What is the one albergue you would avoid? Read all the responses in our Camino de Santiago forum on what albergue you should avoid.
Do I have to rush to get a bed?
The question was: Have been reading quite a bit about “rushing to get a bed.” How common is this along the Frances? And what about waiting in long lines to get into the albergues, to get a bed, a shower,…
What is the one Albergue not to miss?
The question was: I am looking for those special Albergues that you past travelers would say could not be missed. Was there a memorable meal, experience, host, that you would say, “Go out of your way to make this happen.”…
What is the one Albergue that you would not miss?
The question was: I am looking for those special Albergues that you past travelers would say could not be missed. Was there a memorable meal, experience, host, that you would say, “Go out of your way to make this happen”…
What are the rules at an Albergue?
The question was: Could someone outline what are the “dos” and “don’ts” of staying at an albergue? After more than 6000 views and 50 responses this question has generated a lot of responses in the Camino Forum.
Albergue Etiquette
The question was: We’re newbies, starting next September from Oporto. Could someone outline what are the “dos” and “don’ts” of staying at an albergue? Read this interesting conversation on Albergue Etiquette here.
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