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…
What are the albergues with architectural or historical importance?
The question was: The other thread with albergues not to miss is huge!!! We personally would rather try to spend our nights in old churches, monasteries, etc when ever possible than more modern better equipped stops. Which are the albergues…
Would a camping hammock be useful?
The question was: I often do short trips in the woods and use a hammock and tarp for overnights. I like this setup as its very light and comfortable. I wouldn’t want to use it every night as part of the…
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…
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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?…
Why should one stay at albergues on the Camino de Santiago?
The question was: Why do you stay in albergues? Is it for the price? Is it because you like the bunks? Snoring? Shared bathrooms? Is it for the comradeship of other pilgrims? Penitence for past sins? I am curious why some people…
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.
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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