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  1. G

    No room in the inn? - Coping strategies

    Hello all, I am planning a trip on the Frances next year and am seeing all the posts about how crowded it is this year and so many advocating advance booking of beds. I am hoping to travel with much more freedom and not knowing where I will be staying more than a day in advance so I am...
  2. C

    Advance bookings!!! (Are they ruining the Camino?)

    The whole ethos of walking the Camino is being ruined by advance bookings of beds. Obtaining beds is now a nightmare even trying to obtain bed 3 days in advance. This did not be the case before covid. Simply wanted to walk and stop wherever, now not possible. Not a pilgrimage anymore, simply...
  3. K

    Albergue or hotel

    Hi everyone. Do you think that staying in hotels mean that you will miss very much from the atmosphere of the camino? I do like the idea of meeting others in the hostels, but worry about arriving late and missing out on a bed. If you do find yourself without a place there, is it easy to book a...
  4. Madrood

    Albergue Via de la Plata - San Gil. Anyone stayed here?

    Hi all Was scouting along the via and I came across this place. It's not on gronze, nor was it mentioned in the virtual planning thread. In fact as far as I can see it hasn't been mentioned here at all. They have a website that triggers a security filter I have installed on my browser or a...
  5. peregrina2000

    Cantabria will now regulate pilgrim albergues

    This has always been a confusing topic for me, but my understanding had been that in most/all regions, the donativo albergue was exempt from the regulations that apply to albergues turísticos (which is what most private albergues are classified as, I think). This article describes a change in...
  6. P

    Albergues open season

    Hi all, I’m walking the Frances starting May 3. I thought I might book the first few albergue nights in advance and then just book as I go from there. I’m seeing that a majority of the albergues are listed as “closed until the start of the season”. When do these typically start to open? Right...
  7. A

    Booking observations

    I am a self confessed pre-booker looking after the arrangements for my group of 5 on the Frances. I do about half and half booking.com and directly through email. Our last Camino was in 2019, a few changes - many more places on booking.com require payment in advance, your credit card is...
  8. DuaneS

    Is pre-booking accommodation the new normal?

    I walked from SJPDP to Santiago in 2017. Other than a few days where I wanted to upgrade to a nice hotel as a treat, I mostly just found accommodation when I arrived. On easter weekend that didn't work out so well, but the rest of the time I always found somewhere to sleep. I walked a bit of...
  9. D

    Best Albergue Recommendations in Zubiri for a Memorable Camino Experience

    Any recommendations for an Albergue in Zubiri which was a standout in any way . Looking to stay in those special places that make the Camino so memorable. Thanks Denzil
  10. M

    Is it necessary to book accommodation in advance for the Camino de Santiago?

    I have read a lot and looked at a lot of YouTube. I really like to know I have somewhere to sleep each night. I have booked a few nights along the way and also in the first few days and the last few days. I know this may force me into a schedule but it seems in many instances there are few rooms...
  11. Rebequa

    Recommended Accommodations for a 2-night Stay in León

    Does anyone have a good experience with a particular hotel/pension/casa in León? I'm planning to stay two nights in León, and I recall that albergues are typically one-nighters. I'd like to leave my pack behind to sightsee during that second day anyway. Closer to old town would be a plus. I hear...
  12. A

    Accommodation options for starting from Irun on 6th April

    Hi all Planning to start from Irun on 6 April. Does anyone know if the Alberque at Pasajes de San Juan ( Hospital de Peregrinos Santa Ana) is still open ? And is it open at that time? And any feedback on accommodation in April generally is welcome! Also happy to connecting with others...
  13. Sweetbaboo

    Hotel recommendations for pre-Camino stay in Bilbao

    In April, flying into Bilbao from USA with friend before starting Camino Norte. Staying a couple days before taking transportation to Irun and beginning our journey. Any suggestions? Prefer a hotel. This is my 4th Camino, first time Norte for my friend so we are not in a huge hurry just need...
  14. B

    Early March 2023 start. Albergue and other accommodation options.

    I'm researching some Caminos starting in March. The Camino Madrid looks great. I've done the Via de la Plata and Frances before. What would accommodation options look like from early March on the Madrid? How often would I likely be able to find an albergue assuming standard length stages...
  15. Joanne P

    Do I need to pre-book in Puente la Reina?

    My partner and I will be walking the Camino Frances in 2023, starting June 3rd. As we don't want to rush, I will book accommodation for the first few days in advance as I believe we may have trouble getting beds in these sections. I'm not sure about Puente la Reina though - can accommodation...
  16. BombayBill

    In Defense of Booking Com

    I recently returned from volunteering for two weeks in an Albergue. All bookings were handled by B.com. Two beds were held back from the service in case someone needed to stay over (sick) or travel snafus. I developed a real appreciation of the convenience of the service. We were able to clean...
  17. Renegator1

    Lodging crunch - Biduedo and Ferrerios

    Buen Camino! Having trouble finding anything for 1 Dec & 6 Dec for Biduedo and Ferrerios. My husband & I are older & really need to break the walk up. Suggestions?
  18. Sunopo

    Semana Santa and pilgrim only albergues

    Hi, I ‘ll be walking camino Mozarabe March/April 2023 and expect to be in the area of Hinojosa del Duque during Semana Santa. There is usually an albergue municipal exclusively for pilgrims in the towns of this area but can anyone advise me whether these albergues remain available for pilgrims...
  19. TorontoGMan

    Revised title: Didn't know about other ways to reserve beds, and found no rooms on booking.com

    So, found a spot in Espinal! Do I really have to "hightail" it there AFTER (somehow) actually making it to Roncevalles? Sheesh! I'm trying to "wing it", good people of the Forum, but I'm definitely getting a little "squirrelly"! MODERATOR NOTE: Please read the replies below before becoming...
  20. A

    Auberge picks

    Hello, My friend and I will walk from St Jean to Burgos next fall. We will mostly stay in private accommodations, ( light sleeper who gets up in the night) but would like to stay perhaps half a dozen nights in an auberge to mix things up. Are there any suggestions of priority places to include...

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