Elizabeth, the last two times we were in Burgos we stayed at the Albergue municipal there (Casa de los Cubos) behind the Cathedral. You can get your credencial there.
We enjoyed it both times. Going to the Albergue parroquial may be more intimate. The Hospital de Peregrinos may also be more intimate. In both cases, it may be easier to meet other pilgrims with whom you will share a meal (albergue parroquial particularly). This could be a good way to start.
In Hornillos del Camino, the albergue is fine, with a restaurant across the street (pilgrim's menu).
San Anton is about 4 ks before Castrojeriz. A great place. Only 12 beds I believe. Cold water. A ruin with a lot of interesting energy.
Boadilla del Camino has a great private albergue. Fun atmosphere. Good food.
Villalcazar de Sirga, before Carrion de los Condes, has a quiet albergue. The priest a couple of years ago had a degree in Arts and Culture and could really explain to you all there was to know about the Templar church. A fabulous experience. food available, soso. Maybe cooking for yourself that night might be worthwhile.
Carrion de los Condes: I like the Clarissas. Nice pilgrims' mass. Several restaurants. Several albergues.
Calzadilla de la Cueza. We have stopped there. Washing-machine dryer. Restaurant. Swimming pool even (I always was there in November)
Ledigo, an albergue where I got gastro-entiritis. But nice if you're with friends.
Terradillos de los Templarios. We've stayed there. Washer-dryer, small rooms, restaurant, internet.
Moratinos, one of the best places on the Camino, when you stay with Rebekah at the Peaceable Kingdom.
San Nicolas del Real Camino, run by Italians. I always pass too late to enjoy their hospitality, which has a great reputation.
Sahagun, big albergue.
Bercianos del Real Camino, albergue was cool when we stopped. Nice hospitaler@s. classic music. But this was 6 years ago. Things have a way to change.
Burgo Ranero. I like the albergue there.
Mansillas de las Mulas, with a good albergue and possibility to cook. Inner courtyard. friendly, great to find help if you have blisters.
Leon, the Benedictine albergue. They also have a hotel if you want to treat yourself as in a parador, but at half the price. (still expensive)
I would the alternate route and go to
Villar de Mazarife. We stopped at the first albergue when entering the village. Wrong choice. I think it is Tio Pepe that is better but I am not sure.
Hospital de Orbigo. We stopped at all three places at different times. The private alberge, the last on the main street to the left, might be the nicest.
I never spent the night in Astorga.
Murias de Rechivaldo looked good two years ago.
Santa Catalina can be a nice option
Rabanal del Camino, the English albergue Gaucelmo, imo, is a must.
Foncebaden, the 'hippie' albergue, on the left, was well noted by some fellow pilgrims two years ago.
Manjarin is an experience in itself. Ask people who have stayed there what they thought of it. I stopped for a coffee but did not stay.
El Acebo, the albergue parroquial seems to be a great option if you can. Common meal with all the pilgrims present -- always a great way to spend an evening.
Molinaseca, the albergue is on the way out but offers a meal. We slept under a tent there because they had no room at the inn. Strange experience.
Ponferrada, the albergue St Nicolas de Flue was great two years ago -- very few people, we had a small room to ourselves. The first time we were there in June at the time of the town's fiestas and we only slept like four hours... Dantesque, a friend qualified it.
Cacabelos, one of my favorite albergues, two beds per small room.
Villafranca del Bierzo, I am one of the few people who's not fond of Ave Fenix. Spent a night in a casa rural where the owner was most unwelcoming.
Ruitelan, famous for its atmosphere, shiatsus, food
La Faba: I love the place
O'Ceibreiro, did not stay at albergues there. A hotel and a casa rural (good place)
Always wanted to stay in Fonfria. never did.
Triacastela, stayed at a private albergue which I would not recommend, but forgot its name
If you can walk to Samos, the road is magic -- sensational.
San Xil, super private albergue
Sarria, stayed at O Durminente, where we were very well received both times. Once at 9:30 pm -- were given food and a bed. Last time, it was pouring down and we were soaked to the bones
Portomarin -- there is an albergue before you reach the town itself. Very modern. We thought we were going to be alone in it. Not at all...
Palas de Rei, we stayed at a private place I would not recommend
Arzua, I like the albergue municipal
Arca, the municipal albergue is a bit depressing. The private albergue up the street is clean, computer access, etc. Across from a restaurant where my husband got gastro-entiritis...
Monte de Gozo, an experience in itself.
Santiago, treat yourself to a hotel!
Voila, i got stuck on memory lane. Well, I hope this can be of help.
¡Buen Camino!
