Night in St. Jean

[Seanfarrell]

Hi everyone,
I am leaving for my first Camino on the 5th of June, arriving in Madrid on the morning of the 6th. I am taking a bus from Madrid to Pamplona, and a taxi from Pamplona to St. Jean Pied de Port. This will arrive around midnight most likely, and I was wondering how difficult it would be for myself and 3 friends to get a place to stay that night in St. Jean at that hour. We would be fine staying anywhere really, as long as we can get some sleep that night, but preferably a cheap place like an albergue.
Thanks in advance,
Sean

 

[mspath]

Most places will be closed at midnight. Do try to book a spot in advance in a private albergue or small hotel. Check the possibilities on this Gronze.com list. Links to Booking.com are provided.
https://www.gronze.com/etapa/saint-jean-pied-port/roncesvalles

Good luck and Buen camino to the 4 of you!

 

[Sparrow in Texas]

Why not spend the night in Pamplona and take a taxi to SJPdP early in the morning? Then you could have an "easier first day" to Orrison or Valcarlos or even time to arrive at Roncesvalles if you want.

 

[Mike Savage]

Welcome Sean!

If you really are "fine staying anywhere . . ." then I would consider staying the night in Pamplona when you get off the bus and then take the taxi to SJPdP the next morning. 10-10:30 pm in Pamplona is a much more reasonable time compared to midnight in SJPdP.

Buen Camino!

 

[Anemone del Camino]

Pamplona and taxi early in the am. You will get more sleep that way ahead of your big day. Plus you can nap in the taxi.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Would stay in Pamplona and taxi early the next morning.
Wish you a wonderful time and a Buen Camino , Peter.

 

[Sparrow in Texas]

Sean, consider that getting to SJPdP is a part of your pilgrimage that you will want to see as you cross the Pyrenees by taxi, the trip takes around an hour and a half, no more than two hours. Our driver last year offered all sorts of interesting and helpful information during the trip. Later I marveled that I had walked that route! Savor each moment and Buen Camino!

 

[Deleted member 12253]

Hi everyone,
I am leaving for my first Camino on the 5th of June, arriving in Madrid on the morning of the 6th. I am taking a bus from Madrid to Pamplona, and a taxi from Pamplona to St. Jean Pied de Port. This will arrive around midnight most likely, and I was wondering how difficult it would be for myself and 3 friends to get a place to stay that night in St. Jean at that hour. We would be fine staying anywhere really, as long as we can get some sleep that night, but preferably a cheap place like an albergue.
Thanks in advance,
Sean

Book ahead as most places closed by 2200hrs