Albergue in st. Jean

[Kjack2222]

So my friend and I are taking the 6pm bus from Pamplona to Roncesvalles, and likely won't arrive in St. Jean until 2000. As far as I can tell the pilgrim office closes at 2000, is there a way to book an alburgue somewhere ahead of time so we have a cheap place to sleep? We don't have the money for a hotel.

 

[Deleted member 3000]

So my friend and I are taking the 6pm bus from Pamplona to Roncesvalles, and likely won't arrive in St. Jean until 2000. As far as I can tell the pilgrim office closes at 2000, is there a way to book an alburgue somewhere ahead of time so we have a cheap place to sleep? We don't have the money for a hotel.

The Pilgrim Office stays open until about fifteen minutes after the last train/bus arrives, so they will be there to help. You can search online for a "gite" for the "albergue" type accommodations in SJPdP. You can book into many of them in advance. The Pilgrim Office will help if you arrive without a reservation.

http://www.saintjeanpieddeport-pays...z-votre-sejour/Dormir/Hebergements-collectifs

 

[mspath]

The SJPdP Pilgrim Office is located on the camino at 39 rue de La Citadelle.

The office is open every day and in season from early in the morning until late at night ie after the arrival of the last bus/train. The helpful multi-lingual volunteers can provide you with a Credential and stamp if needed, as well as a list of major albergues and current weather/ trail conditions. They can also help locate a bed/bunk for the night. Most importantly the office is a great spot to meet/ greet other pilgrims.

 

[Kjack2222]

Thank you both so much!!

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

Welcome !!!!!! and Buen Camino !!!!!!!!!

 

[Deleted member 67185]

So my friend and I are taking the 6pm bus from Pamplona to Roncesvalles, and likely won't arrive in St. Jean until 2000. As far as I can tell the pilgrim office closes at 2000, is there a way to book an alburgue somewhere ahead of time so we have a cheap place to sleep? We don't have the money for a hotel.

Give Booking.com a look; that website should be able to locate and reserve accomodations.

 

[GettingThere]

So my friend and I are taking the 6pm bus from Pamplona to Roncesvalles, and likely won't arrive in St. Jean until 2000. As far as I can tell the pilgrim office closes at 2000, is there a way to book an alburgue somewhere ahead of time so we have a cheap place to sleep? We don't have the money for a hotel.

Hi @Kjack2222 - you mention taking a bus from Pamplona to Roncesvalles, but that you are heading for St Jean - how are you planning to get from there to St Jean? There isn't much at Roncesvalles in the way of other transport options, and a taxi would probably blow your budget. You can get a bus from Pamplona at 5.30pm (I think) with a different bus company (Alsa) which goes all the way to St Jean. It's more expensive (22 Euro online, although others have mentioned cheaper prices) but much cheaper than having to get a taxi if you get stuck in Roncesvalles. Just a thought.

Buen Camino whatever you decide!