Can you reserve Albergue parroquial San Juan Bautista in Grañón in advance?

[Brian Flynn]

Heard such wonderful things about this experience, would really love to stay here. I've heard they don't turn anyone away, but thought I'd be proactive if I could. I know it's a Donativo, so perhaps advanced reservations are not possible?

 

[Bradypus]

They do not accept reservations.

 

[J Willhaus]

No you cannot, but they never turn anyone away. Be aware that you will sleep on a mat on the floor. I always say it was the best albergue experience, but the worst nights sleep...

 

[Brian Flynn]

They do not accept reservations.

ok, bummer, but thanks for the timely response

 

[RobinK*]

My wife and I had a lovely experience in that Albergue in 2012. Prepared a communal diner together with the other pilgrims, great memories

 

[Brian Flynn]

So looking forward to it. Should be there at the end of next August at the end of a long day from Najera.

 

[Tincatinker]

Enjoy!

 

[SYates]

You can't reserve but the hospitaleros will always find a place on the floor for you!
BC SY

 

[Gerard Griffin]

Granon is wonderful. Don't miss it

 

[Brian Flynn]

You can't reserve but the hospitaleros will always find a place on the floor for you!
BC SY

Thanks!

 

[Moniq]

Heard such wonderful things about this experience, would really love to stay here. I've heard they don't turn anyone away, but thought I'd be proactive if I could. I know it's a Donativo, so perhaps advanced reservations are not possible?

No you can’t but they have several rooms. I slept under the statue of Maria. Special!

 

[VNwalking]

ok, bummer

It's only a bummer if you want to control every aspect of your camino. Why not just go and see what happens?

 

[goebel.travels]

Overflow on a rainy day in June 2023 meant that I "slept" in the choir loft with 6 others. Wrestling mats, although I think mats in the normal areas are softer.

 

[tjz]

We slept on the mats there in Spring 2014. It's a tie with Güemes on the Norte in Spring 2023 as our favorite communal meal and albergue experience. It was a wonderful lovely time. A comfortable night's sleep is overrated!

 

[Gerard Griffin]

I always get there early to be sure of a good spot and snag two mats to ensure a good night's sleep. It's unmissable, a memory never to be forgotten. Like the open donativo box labelled "give what you can, take what you need" and their practise of not giving a stamp on your credentials, but on your heart. Only on the Camino.
Where else?

 

[Kirkie]

Heard such wonderful things about this experience, would really love to stay here. I've heard they don't turn anyone away, but thought I'd be proactive if I could. I know it's a Donativo, so perhaps advanced reservations are not possible?

If you really would love to, give it a try. Above posters have done it justice.

 

[Roland49]

Outstanding experience, worth repeating!
For that reason I'm looking forward to stop there in July next year.

 

[Silvermomma]

I always get there early to be sure of a good spot and snag two mats to ensure a good night's sleep. It's unmissable, a memory never to be forgotten. Like the open donativo box labelled "give what you can, take what you need" and their practise of not giving a stamp on your credentials, but on your heart. Only on the Camino.
Where else?

"snag two mats"?

 

[J Willhaus]

"snag two mats"?

Only if there aren't too many pilgrims. One per pilgrim otherwise. In the winter is usually possible to get two. Pilgrims sleep on the floor on covered foam pads called colchonetas.