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We just stayed at Hostal Concha in Lavacolla on August 12th. It was very basic but clean and cheap. Close to the airport as well. Upstairs from the bar but very quiet. Most people there were pilgrims getting an early flight.Hi all,
Sorry if this has been covered before, but I can't find it
I will get to Santiago on Thursday, will pick up my luggage from the post office, and need to work out accommodation and transport, so I can catch a flight early on Friday.
My flight departs 8.30 and I suppose I should aim to be there 2 hours before, to be safe.
Initially I thought I can stay at an albergue in Santiago and get a taxi in the morning.
A friend suggested staying somewhere near the airport instead. I'd like to keep it economical (within reason) and would appreciate suggestions.
Thank you!
That would be my preferred albergue if I stay in Santiago. I waa there a few nights ago, before my Finisterre/Muxía extension, and I liked it a lot.I stayed at the Seminario menor, and had a taxi take me to the airport early in the morning. It worked out fine-- it's about a 10 minute drive to the airport.
Albergues del Camino
Web oficial. Albergues de peregrinos en el Camino de Santiago: Santiago de Compostela y Sarria. Alojamiento para peregrinos.www.alberguesdelcamino.com
Do you remember which hotel in Lavacolla? Was the bus a shuttle bus provided by the hotel?One time I stayed at a hotel in Lavacolla and took the bus outside the hotel for an early morning flight, but it was full, so we had to wait until they sent out another bus ten minutes later to accommodate the need as there were several pilgrims waiting like us; it was a little unsettling wondering if the 2nd bus would come on time. Another time I stayed in Santiago and had to walk very early to the local bus station to get to the airport. The third time we had our hotel call for a taxi. They picked us up on time (very early) and I think the cost was $22 but worth it.
Thanks for that.We just stayed at Hostal Concha in Lavacolla on August 12th. It was very basic but clean and cheap. Close to the airport as well. Upstairs from the bar but very quiet. Most people there were pilgrims getting an early flight.
Yes, we stayed at the Ruta Jacobea hotel. It is along the Camino and not too far from the airport. The hiway was near the hotel and so it was a short hop to the bus stop. No, we did not know of a shuttle bus from the airport, but you could check it out to see if they offer one. We were there a few years ago.Do you remember which hotel in Lavacolla? Was the bus a shuttle bus provided by the hotel?
Thank you!
Chrissy, I felt my anxiety level rising ever so slightly as I read about your adventures getting to the airport on time. After the peace and calmness of the Camino, getting back into the real world with basic problems like that can be quite a jolt. Fortunately, the Camino teaches us what to worry about and what to leave in God's hands.One time I stayed at a hotel in Lavacolla and took the bus outside the hotel for an early morning flight, but it was full, so we had to wait until they sent out another bus ten minutes later to accommodate the need as there were several pilgrims waiting like us; it was a little unsettling wondering if the 2nd bus would come on time. Another time I stayed in Santiago and had to walk very early to the local bus station to get to the airport. The third time we had our hotel call for a taxi. They picked us up on time (very early) and I think the cost was $22 but worth it.
Yes, @Kathy F., it was stressful when the scheduled bus was totally full and the driver didn't let those of us on the bus at the stop. We always have to absolutely be on that flight back to Madrid to coincide with our flight back to the US so anxiety set in until the extra bus the driver promised showed up...whew!
I can imagine being in your shoes, NEEDING to get to the airport in a limited window of opportunity, and the bus YOU RESERVED is too full to take you and you have to wait for the next one - "Don't worry, I'm sure it will be here in plenty of time!!!" LOL, after walking and walking, you think we'd deserve a cosmic break
Well it would certainly provide peace of mind that a person wouldn't miss their important flight, but I'm not so sure about having peace of sleep.I know most people reading this won't do it but the last two times I was in Santiago I had early flights to Madrid so I took the last bus to the airport and spent the night in the terminal. I wasn't alone. Both times there were several pilgrims doing the same thing. I found a place to crash and slept.
You could ask at the albergue if anyone wants to share the taxi. Could be other pilgrims heading to the airport for the same flight.Thank you all. It's so helpful to hear from people who have had the experience!
I am staying at Seminario Menor and taking a taxi
I bet if you ask around you can find some people to split a cab with. I have done that a few times from the bus stop. If you can get 3 people in a taxi it is about the same cost as the bus.That would be my preferred albergue if I stay in Santiago. I waa there a few nights ago, before my Finisterre/Muxía extension, and I liked it a lot.
Good to know driving time, thanks. Taxi cost would be around 22€ as mentioned in this thread?
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