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The price difference for what I booked is closer to 7 euros, not 14. And it's not just for a curtain. The beds look to be a bit more like the "pods" you see in some albergues. It's also the location, being right in the centre. However I wasn't aware that Logrono is considered a party town, so perhaps being in the centre isn't the best idea...You're willing to pay an extra €14 for a curtain? There are two excellent, exclusive, pilgrim hostels in Logrono priced at €10 a night and no rules against hanging a towel or a scarf to provide a bit of extra privacy. Most habitual pilgrims are well practiced in "custody of the eyes" - they'll not see you and you'll not see them.
For all available (pilgrim) accommodations in Logrono see: https://www.gronze.com/rioja/logrono
I stayed at Winederful – it was very nice as I recall, but my sleep was disturbed at 4am by a particularly selfish pilgrim who decided she would get up, clatter about in the adjoining bathroom turning on lights, and getting all her bags packed ready for her noisy 5am departure. No bother from anyone else and don't recall it being a party atmosphere. But then I was sampling the amazing tapas and crianza that night with my fellow pilgrim friends so my memories may be slightly hazy...I booked a bed at Winederful Hostel in Logrono for May. I just read on another thread that this place isn't exclusive to pilgrims, and therefore can be a bit of a party place.
I mainly booked it because they have privacy curtains around the bunks, which I like.
I see on booking.com that Albergue Albas is also available that night, but they've just got the standard old-school bunks.
Question - for those that have stayed at Winederful, was the fact that it's not exclusive to pilgrims cause any issues? If you've stayed at both, which did you prefer?
You're willing to pay an extra €14 for a curtain? There are two excellent, exclusive, pilgrim hostels in Logrono priced at €10 a night and no rules against hanging a towel or a scarf to provide a bit of extra privacy. Most habitual pilgrims are well practiced in "custody of the eyes" - they'll not see you and you'll not see them.
I've always enjoyed Logrono. The Calle Laurel is tapas heaven. Unless its a weekend or one of the regular Fiera is occurring it is a pretty tranquil sort of place. That said, and speaking personally, I will always seek a bed in one of Gronzes' "Exclusivo para peregrinos: Sí" places. That way I figure most of us will be in bed by 10:00pm and, with luck, no prat is going to get up much before 06:00.The price difference for what I booked is closer to 7 euros, not 14. And it's not just for a curtain. The beds look to be a bit more like the "pods" you see in some albergues. It's also the location, being right in the centre. However I wasn't aware that Logrono is considered a party town, so perhaps being in the centre isn't the best idea...
Thanks all for the feedback.
Good to know! I will plan accordingly and take a break from pilgrim menus...I've always enjoyed Logrono. The Calle Laurel is tapas heaven.
i had a terrible time at winderful last year over a couple nights with rude non-pilgrims who were drunk and loud all night long and some even locked themselves in the bathrooms so there was no place to go! the staff were nice when they were there and it seemed like a good place except for the drunk patrons those nights. it may have been a weekend. i'm sorry i wouldn't stay there again as logrono seemed like a happy and fun party town and that hostel would be a cheap downtown location to have a place to crash. that was the vibe when i was there.I booked a bed at Winederful Hostel in Logrono for May. I just read on another thread that this place isn't exclusive to pilgrims, and therefore can be a bit of a party place.
I mainly booked it because they have privacy curtains around the bunks, which I like.
I see on booking.com that Albergue Albas is also available that night, but they've just got the standard old-school bunks.
Question - for those that have stayed at Winederful, was the fact that it's not exclusive to pilgrims cause any issues? If you've stayed at both, which did you prefer?
Totally!As a personal note: I‘ve always regarded a bunk with the 4-point combo of curtains, outlet, light and personal shelf as a Michelin 3-star equivalent of albergues.
I’ve stayed at Winderful twice, a few years apart, and I’d stay again. It was perfect, and no party atmosphere at all. I stayed once in early Sept and once late Oct. I guess if it’s a weekend it could be different (I don’t recall which day I stayed) but as it’s a little more expensive, it generally gets nice people! It’s also very classy so don’t feel it would attract party people, and Logrono doesn’t strike me as a party city!I booked a bed at Winederful Hostel in Logrono for May. I just read on another thread that this place isn't exclusive to pilgrims, and therefore can be a bit of a party place.
I mainly booked it because they have privacy curtains around the bunks, which I like.
I see on booking.com that Albergue Albas is also available that night, but they've just got the standard old-school bunks.
Question - for those that have stayed at Winederful, was the fact that it's not exclusive to pilgrims cause any issues? If you've stayed at both, which did you prefer?
I have stayed at a number of albergues that have had all of these and really appreciated them.As a personal note: I‘ve always regarded a bunk with the 4-point combo of curtains, outlet, light and personal shelf as a Michelin 3-star equivalent of albergues. A simple but rewarding standard that gets fulfilled surprisingly often.
I just spent the night at Winderful last evening. I noticed no noisy or late arriving guests - it was very peaceful. They provide lovely sheets, pillowcase and blanket along with a nice large towel. The bed is very comfortable and I loved having the privacy curtain. I’d recommend it.The price difference for what I booked is closer to 7 euros, not 14. And it's not just for a curtain. The beds look to be a bit more like the "pods" you see in some albergues. It's also the location, being right in the centre. However I wasn't aware that Logrono is considered a party town, so perhaps being in the centre isn't the best idea...
Another reason I like the pods/curtains - it allows me to be up using my phone once the lights are out without disturbing others.
Thanks all for the feedback.
I couldn't agree more. If a municipal is clean I would always prefer to stay there. Although anywhere there could be a rude person waking early and causing a disturbance I would much prefer to stay in a pilgrim only hostel. After all what does a pilgrim need besides a bed to sleep and hopefully a warm shower to get clean and a place to dry your clothes?I've always enjoyed Logrono. The Calle Laurel is tapas heaven. Unless its a weekend or one of the regular Fiera is occurring it is a pretty tranquil sort of place. That said, and speaking personally, I will always seek a bed in one of Gronzes' "Exclusivo para peregrinos: Sí" places. That way I figure most of us will be in bed by 10:00pm and, with luck, no prat is going to get up much before 06:00.
Buen camino
Stayed at Albergue Albas during my Camino. Yes its mostly bunk beds but IIRC there is 1 or 2 private rooms.
I actually liked it a lot - restaurant next door, in residential area away from noisy tourist area (yet 15 mins walk to Calle Laurel)... and you get a code for the electronic lock so no worries about being locked out at 10PM
Here are some pics (not a lot) Albergue Albas)
BTW, be it as I mentioned away from touristy places hence referring to 'quiet' - that night was the football game between (IIRC) Spain & Belgium so as you can imagine there was no quiet to be had anywhere
Loved this place!Stayed at Albergue Albas during my Camino. Yes its mostly bunk beds but IIRC there is 1 or 2 private rooms.
I actually liked it a lot - restaurant next door, in residential area away from noisy tourist area (yet 15 mins walk to Calle Laurel)... and you get a code for the electronic lock so no worries about being locked out at 10PM
Here are some pics (not a lot) Albergue Albas)
BTW, be it as I mentioned away from touristy places hence referring to 'quiet' - that night was the football game between (IIRC) Spain & Belgium so as you can imagine there was no quiet to be had anywhere
A similar story...I had my worst night’s sleep in Leon, fiesta time when
I booked into a pension in the centre of town for a night alone. The partying outside my window finished at 4.00 am. The street sweeper came through at 5.00 am.
That first Camino - I was a real newbie- I didn’t look for or notice that there were shutters till the morning.The best thing was that our room shutters literally blocked out all the loud noise; we didn't even know what was going on with the shutters shut and slept well.
That first Camino- I had no idea those shutters were going to be the miracles they were.That first Camino - I was a real newbie- I didn’t look for or notice that there were shutters till the morning.
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