Albergue in Roncesvalles

g4grace · Apr 11, 2016

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 · Apr 11, 2016

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 · Apr 11, 2016

Tincatinker said:
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 · Apr 11, 2016

g4grace said:
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 · Apr 11, 2016

g4grace said:
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 · Apr 12, 2016

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 · Apr 12, 2016

g4grace said:
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 · Apr 15, 2016

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 · Apr 15, 2016

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. · Mar 17, 2017

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

spursfan · Mar 17, 2017

Karen C. said:
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. · Mar 17, 2017

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 · Mar 17, 2017

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 · Mar 18, 2017

trecile said:
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 · Jun 6, 2017

Anniesantiago said:
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 · Jun 6, 2017

StepheninDC said:
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.

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