Arriving in Santiago at fiesta time

[Molly Cassidy]

Ok, so I'm setting off from St Jean Pied de Port on 27th May. I have a route planning app and my first attempt at a plan came out at 65 days (I'm not in a rush). I then reduced this down to 63 days. Then I realised that if I reduced my number of days to 59, I could arrive in Santiago on 24th July in time for the fiesta.
So my question is can I just walk into Santiago on 24th July and expect to find a bed? Should I book somewhere? Any recommendations?

 

[Josefus]

Should I book somewhere? Any recommendations?

Try this: http://www.sanmartinpinario.eu/

¡Ultreia!

 

[Texas Walker]

After Jesus found us a place to sleep in Santiago the first time (no lie here, it was one of those Camino things) in an apartment on Muralla I think, we concluded to always call a few days ahead for Santiago. Even when it's not the Saint's day festival. There is also Hotel San Roque I think it's called, by the fuente San Roque. Not bargain basement cheap but in the middle of things and the lady is very sweet. So that's a couple you can consider, also there is a large list at Gronze.com. HTH!

 

[Former member 49149]

Molly, may the road rise to meet you! On the first camino I walked, we only booked our Santiago accommodation. All the rest was pot luck. Times have changed somewhat, but I think you would do well to book something. On that first trip, we booked for three nights in a private albergue, something to do with stars, - Acuario - near the bus station. It was a bit out of town, maybe 15 minutes walk. The second time we went to the Last Stamp. It suited us very well. It was new, well located, and reasonably priced. A good kitchen, with plenty of tables, so easy to organise a shared meal with some pilgrims we had walked with. so, your choice, but I would not risk not booking.

 

[Molly Cassidy]

Molly, may the road rise to meet you! On the first camino I walked, we only booked our Santiago accommodation. All the rest was pot luck. Times have changed somewhat, but I think you would do well to book something. On that first trip, we booked for three nights in a private albergue, something to do with stars, - Acuario - near the bus station. It was a bit out of town, maybe 15 minutes walk. The second time we went to the Last Stamp. It suited us very well. It was new, well located, and reasonably priced. A good kitchen, with plenty of tables, so easy to organise a shared meal with some pilgrims we had walked with. so, your choice, but I would not risk not booking.

Thank you. That's really what I wanted to know.
And thanks for all the recommendations. I will have a look and think about how long I want to stay.

 

[Molly Cassidy]

Try this: http://www.sanmartinpinario.eu/

¡Ultreia!

I checked that place out. It does look nice but they don't have any availability for my dates.
I have booked myself a private room at Hostal O Patron for 3 nights.

 

[Josefus]

checked that place out. It does look nice but they don't have any availability for my dates.

Sorry.
Yes, I´ve heared that around the St. James day they are quiet occupied, mainly by spanish groups. But I´m surprised that it happens already nearly a half year ahead.

Buen camino.
¡Ultreia!

 

[CaminoTrails]

Try this: http://www.sanmartinpinario.eu/

¡Ultreia!

I also checked this site and they are pretty booked up, which means the Hospederia must be a great place to stay! Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[gloria lowe]

I’ve already been looking for 2021 and have called the Parador and San Martin and they say they are not taking reservations over the Holy Days as they are booked.

 

[lt56ny]

I also checked this site and they are pretty booked up, which means the Hospederia must be a great place to stay! Thanks for the suggestion.

It is a great place to stay. It is getting so crowded that in December I called them on about December 5 for a December 10 arrival and all the pilgrim rooms were booked!