Albergue in Roncesvalles

[g4grace]

Good morning,

Will be starting my first Camino mid May this year. I have booked a reservation in Orisson already, but am wondering if it is really necessary to book ahead for the pilgrims albergue in Roncesvalles?

 

[Tincatinker]

There are 183 beds in the Albergue, plus another 100 plus in the overspill. Booking is unlikely to be necessary but you have the comfort that you can if you wish http://www.alberguederoncesvalles.com/reservas.php

 

[g4grace]

There are 183 beds in the Albergue, plus another 100 plus in the overspill. Booking is unlikely to be necessary but you have the comfort that you can if you wish http://www.alberguederoncesvalles.com/reservas.php

Ok, thanks so much. I'll just trust that all will be well and not book.

 

[JohnMcM]

Ok, thanks so much. I'll just trust that all will be well and not book.

That's a great attitude g4grace. I'm sure it will serve you well on your Camino.

Buen (non-booking ahead)Camino

 

[Anniesantiago]

Ok, thanks so much. I'll just trust that all will be well and not book.

Normally I would say no, but I understand over 200 pilgrims passed through Roncesvalles yesterday. This is according to a pilgrim who is there, not official. But I think I would book this year. It's super busy. It's an easy matter of sending them a €13 euro paypal payment via their email address.

 

[Catahoula19]

Be careful what you wish for. The "big room" has such high ceilings that all sounds transmit and echo. The snoring at night is truly a symphony, a symphony you don't want to hear. Make sure to bring earplugs or earbuds!

 

[Cailin O Eire]

Good morning,

Will be starting my first Camino mid May this year. I have booked a reservation in Orisson already, but am wondering if it is really necessary to book ahead for the pilgrims albergue in Roncesvalles?

I walked first week of June last year and there was no issue with getting a bed there.
Buen camino
Rita

 

[Bonita]

I didn't realize there was a dungeon and a penthouse. If you get there too late, you get the dungeon. I got the dungeon, but my friend let me use her shower in the penthouse. What a difference!

 

[Deleted member 43985]

Hi @g4grace - we were there two days ago and lots of beds left in the penthouse, chairs in the dining rooms and breakfast wasn't too bad either. Busy, yes. Crazy, no. Have fun!

 

[Karen C.]

Does the albergue in Roncevalles serve a menu de dia or menu DE peregrino?

 

[spursfan]

Does the albergue in Roncevalles serve a menu de dia or menu DE peregrino?

Not that I'm aware of - but there are a couple of restaurants in Roncesvalles

 

[Karen C.]

I noticed that they have a kitchen and dining room, so thought they might serve a meal too. Recommendationso on the evening meal? Breakfast the next morning?

 

[trecile]

When I was there last year you could buy a dinner ticket for one of two seatings, and also a breakfast ticket. I bought both, but wouldn't do breakfast there again. I would wait until arriving in Burguete or Espinal to have breakfast.

 

[Cailin O Eire]

When I was there last year you could buy a dinner ticket for one of two seatings, and also a breakfast ticket. I bought both, but wouldn't do breakfast there again. I would wait until arriving in Burguete or Espinal to have breakfast.

Likewise I got the dinner ticket, and had the evening meal. In the morning we walked maybe 10 minutes and there was a convenience store and we got bits to have for breakfast, we hadn't walked much further and there was a cafe in a little town, so I think I'd plough on and skip breakfast also as it worked out good for me, could leave when I was ready.
Burn Camino

 

[StepheninDC]

Normally I would say no, but I understand over 200 pilgrims passed through Roncesvalles yesterday. This is according to a pilgrim who is there, not official. But I think I would book this year. It's super busy. It's an easy matter of sending them a €13 euro paypal payment via their email address.

Thanks, I also booked ahead, I corresponded with someone there and he said some days are already full up, so I didn't want to take chances. Even with 200 beds on offer, the place can fill up.

 

[Anniesantiago]

Thanks, I also booked ahead, I corresponded with someone there and he said some days are already full up, so I didn't want to take chances. Even with 200 beds on offer, the place can fill up.

Yes, it filled up when I passed through last year, and many people were turned away.