Accomodations in Albergues Late August and Sept 2021

[Mick O'Grady]

Are there expected to be issues with accomodations during from August 25th to Oct 10th? Is it necessary to book ahead or can we play it by ear?

 

[Rebekah Scott]

No one can answer that question with any confidence.

 

[trecile]

Are there expected to be issues with accomodations during from August 25th to Oct 10th? Is it necessary to book ahead or can we play it by ear?

Which route, and what is your starting point? I would probably book the first 2-3 nights in advance to be on the safe side.

 

[domigee]

Are there expected to be issues with accomodations during from August 25th to Oct 10th? Is it necessary to book ahead or can we play it by ear?

Hi Mick and welcome to the forum. Unfortunately, like the other previous posters, I can’t answer your question, I have no idea!
In June I pre-booked, there was no need, I was mostly on my own!
In July a friend of mine told me people were left without beds….
That was on the Camino francés, btw. Which one are you walking?

 

[camino.ninja]

Are there expected to be issues with accomodations during from August 25th to Oct 10th? Is it necessary to book ahead or can we play it by ear?

It really depends on what route and what part of the route. Sarria to Santiago will be full for the month. Navara runs on 10% right now. Castillo y Leon on 30% and Galicia in 110%.

I would try to avoid Galicia if possible on any route.

 

[Mick O'Grady]

Hi Mick and welcome to the forum. Unfortunately, like the other previous posters, I can’t answer your question, I have no idea!
In June I pre-booked, there was no need, I was mostly on my own!
In July a friend of mine told me people were left without beds….
That was on the Camino francés, btw. Which one are you walking?

Camino Frances

 

[domigee]

Camino Frances

In which case, I’d book St Jean pde Port, Orisson if you’re planning to stay there or Roncesvalles if not.
By then you’ll get a feel of what it’s like numbers wise…
From Sarria I would also book ahead, unless you can tell it isn’t that crowded.
I usually also book Santiago, nearer the time.

 

[Owen Duguay]

Are there expected to be issues with accomodations during from August 25th to Oct 10th? Is it necessary to book ahead or can we play it by ear?

It is really hard to know. I would be inclined to say no you should be OK. But reserve the first night as it is tiresome looking for an albergue after a long plane ride. And Buen Camino Mick.