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- Future Camino Frances April 2022
Any recommendations on where to stay in Pamplona?
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Albergue Jesus y Maria, if there is only one albergue you stay in…Any recommendations on where to stay in Pamplona?
Awesome! Thank you!Lots of great places. I booked Hostal Bearan for this year.
In the past I've stayed at Pension Sarasate and loved it.
Hostal Arriazu is very nice and central.
Hotel Eslava was a favorite. It's been taken over by Alda Centro and I've booked them for our September group.
For albergues I like Jesus y Maria and I LOVE Paderborn, though I'm not sure if they're open this year?
I also have booked rooms at Alojamientos Olga, which are about a kilometer past Pamplona and are quite affordable. They're not in Old Town, but you're ahead of the wave next morning. There is food nearby or you can walk back into Old Town. Same with Alojamientos Iruña, which are also nice but out of old town.
Albergue de Pamplona-Irunako is nice. They do have one room with only one bunk in it.
There is a similar albergue just as you walk into Pamplona, on the right, but the name escapes me at the moment. They have little cubbies with beds in them. It's very nice.
Casa Ibarrola has pod beds - own light, cell phone socket and curtain.Any recommendations on where to stay in Pamplona?
As far as I'm informed, it should reopen on 1st of April.For albergues I like Jesus y Maria and I LOVE Paderborn, though I'm not sure if they're open this year?
Hi, I also like browsing for recommendations for cities along various Caminos.Awesome! Thank you!
Awesome! I'm booked there in May.I liked Hotel Yoldi for some luxury.
Hotel Yoldi en Pamplona. Web Oficial
Hotel Yoldi en Pamplona. Web Oficial. de 3* estrellas situado en AVD. SAN IGNACIO, 11, Pamplona. Reserve online al Mejor Precio.www.hotelyoldi.com
Every time I read about lack of toilet seats I’m reminded of a friend that wanted me to take them to San Fermin in 1998. All bars that we went to removed their toilet seats and heavily dusted their floors with sawdust.Hi, I also like browsing for recommendations for cities along various Caminos.
One thing to keep in mind as you do this is that different people have different expectations.
Albergue Jesús y María is a good example. You will find many pilgrims who recommend this albergue but you will also find others who say to avoid it at all costs. See:
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/new-old-guy.72582/#post-982485 as an example.
I have not stayed there but others have noted that the hosts are very hospitable (+) but the rooms are very large, crowded an noisy (-) and someone suggested that the toilets don't have seats (--).
These days I try to ask "why?" a place is recommended.
BTW, I have not stayed at Jesús y María's and so I have no first hand experience.
They usually open March 1, are they opening later this year?As far as I'm informed, it should reopen on 1st of April.
HTH
Roland
They took the opportunity of being closed for Covid to move to a new building that is not subject to flooding by the river.They usually open March 1, are they opening later this year?
Current info on their website:I LOVE Paderborn, though I'm not sure if they're open this year?
They tried to negotiate for a different building but it did not work out. Casa Paderborn was severely flooded in December 2021 and even furniture and washing machines were damaged this time. They welcome donations. Usually, the water reaches only their basement but this time it flooded the ground floor, too. The water level on that floor reached a height of 50 cm. The Navarra government said that it was the highest flood level of the river Arga in 20 years.to move to a new building that is not subject to flooding by the river..
Nice place, serving good food and easy access to old townI liked Hotel Yoldi for some luxury.
Hotel Yoldi en Pamplona. Web Oficial
Hotel Yoldi en Pamplona. Web Oficial. de 3* estrellas situado en AVD. SAN IGNACIO, 11, Pamplona. Reserve online al Mejor Precio.www.hotelyoldi.com
I stayed at the Hotel Castillo de Javier. It is on a wonderful street that leads to the main plaza - lots of restaurant and bar choices. The hotel has a bar and small restaurant and serves a nice breakfast. Easy to hop on the Camino, too.Any recommendations on where to stay in Pamplona?
Really clean and nice albergue. In the center of everything and still quiet.Albergue Jesus y Maria, if there is only one albergue you stay in…
Any recommendations on where to
I stated at Jesus and Maria. Nothing wrong just huge. Felt like a gymnasium. Desk staff is friendly. Faciity is clean. I would stay somewhere else next time. Plenty of beds which is good or bad depending on your personality.Any recommendations on where to stay in Pamplona?
I second the recommendation. The "pod beds" are very clever and comfortable. Also, the dorm room is air-conditioned. The brothers running the place are fantastic hosts.Casa Ibarrola has pod beds - own light, cell phone socket and curtain.
Key code for door entry, so you can stay out after 10pm.
Very friendly - owner managed.
Highly recommend.
Hello,Awesome! I'm booked there in May.
I stayed there once, would never do it again. I just about passed out with heat - on a really hot day they put us on the top levels - it was horrendous. I was in way too much distress to look around.Hi, I also like browsing for recommendations for cities along various Caminos.
One thing to keep in mind as you do this is that different people have different expectations.
Albergue Jesús y María is a good example. You will find many pilgrims who recommend this albergue but you will also find others who say to avoid it at all costs. See:
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/new-old-guy.72582/#post-982485 as an example.
I have not stayed there but others have noted that the hosts are very hospitable (+) but the rooms are very large, crowded an noisy (-) and someone suggested that the toilets don't have seats (--).
These days I try to ask "why?" a place is recommended.
BTW, I have not stayed at Jesús y María's and so I have no first hand experience.
I just booked Hotel Yoldi for the night before we start our Camino from Pamplona to Leon. Thank you for the recommendation.I liked Hotel Yoldi for some luxury.
Hotel Yoldi en Pamplona. Web Oficial
Hotel Yoldi en Pamplona. Web Oficial. de 3* estrellas situado en AVD. SAN IGNACIO, 11, Pamplona. Reserve online al Mejor Precio.www.hotelyoldi.com
Casa Paderborn is open again and ready to host.Current info on their website:
We will continue to operate our pilgrim hostel in Pamplona for the next 5 years. A contract to this effect was recently signed between our association and the city of Pamplona.
We want to host pilgrims in the Casa Paderborn again as soon as possible and responsibly. We currently hope for a reopening at the beginning of the next season on March 1, 2022 in largely "normal" conditions and wish all pilgrims patience and above all health!
Casa Paderborn is open again.Any recommendations on where to stay in Pamplona?
We are starting from Pamplona and are planning to do a short first day out of Pamplona to manage our jet lag. Has anyone stayed in Zariquiegui? We are considering staying there our first night or push on to Uterga if we have the energy. Any recommendations? Thanks!Lots of great places. I booked Hostal Bearan for this year.
In the past I've stayed at Pension Sarasate and loved it.
Hostal Arriazu is very nice and central.
Hotel Eslava was a favorite. It's been taken over by Alda Centro and I've booked them for our September group.
For albergues I like Jesus y Maria and I LOVE Paderborn, though I'm not sure if they're open this year?
I also have booked rooms at Alojamientos Olga, which are about a kilometer past Pamplona and are quite affordable. They're not in Old Town, but you're ahead of the wave next morning. There is food nearby or you can walk back into Old Town. Same with Alojamientos Iruña, which are also nice but out of old town.
Albergue de Pamplona-Irunako is nice. They do have one room with only one bunk in it.
There is a similar albergue just as you walk into Pamplona, on the right. Hostal Casa Ibarrola. They have little cubbies with beds in them. It's very nice.
Oh, Annie, that’s where I stayed on my very first camino in 2000. At the time it was a small family run place, clean and cheap. Looks like it has had an upgrade and added a restaurant. Great location. I will also throw in a pitch for a very good restaurant across the street, which also has had an upgrade.. I booked Hostal Bearan for this year.
Are you saying to go to Maisonnave? They certainly are NOT the cheapest. They are quite expensive, imo.Had a bad flight from Oz , booked into Pension Escaray [ very nice ] where we had stayed previously
Heard people moving around , so got up and stated walking , all down the very familiar long stretch out with many many people wishing me a bon camino.
My watch showed 6.00 am when I left and it was only when i got near the Uni that the chemist clock showed 12.38am...........it was midnight when i left.
C....Almighty , so back I go , yes there was laughter from the waiters etc now closing the restaurants and arrived at the wooden door of Pension Escaray.
*** I could not press the buzzer .
Next door ;
HOTEL MAISONNAVE , where the friendly concierge outside having a smoke told me to relax
What followed was coffee ,fruit, internet and a back room with a close the eyes chair.
Then a shower and good wishes.
When we returned a few years later after commencing in Le Puy [ GR65] and arrived in Pamplona on the last day of San Fermin Festival [ Family Day ] i was welcomed with open arms and much laughter by the same family of staff who are exceptional in assisting pilgrims in this upmarket venue.
The the cheapest , not the dearest but right amongst the restaurants etc in the old city .
Save an extra euro and go there.
We are starting from Pamplona and are planning to do a short first day out of Pamplona to manage our jet lag. Has anyone stayed in Zariquiegui? We are considering staying there our first night or push on to Uterga if we have the energy. Any recommendations? Thanks!
No I’m not saying go there , I just stated how a hotel I was not staying in that evening/ morning made the day for an elderly gent who stuffed things up.Are you saying to go to Maisonnave? They certainly are NOT the cheapest. They are quite expensive, imo.
JerseyWalker,Such helpful information, thank you! I think you are correct, we'll be itching to walk so we'll likely push onward over Alto de Perdon until we find a bed. Thanks again.
Thank you, mspath.JerseyWalker,
Walking up/down from the Alto de Perdon can be difficult and perhaps a "hill too far" for your first day.
However if you can do stop at the private albergure in Uterga you will find it very friendly and comfortable. The food is great also. If you wish private rooms are also available.
Walking after Uterga is wonderfully easy across gentle rolling land. Don't miss a side visit to the wonderful church at Eunate nearby before continuing to Puenta La Reina.
Carpe diem and Buen camino.
I'm not a fan of booking places ahead but as suggested I've booked the first few nights ahead. The general suggestion was book to pamplona.... should I book pamplona aswell or are there sufficient (budget friendly dorm style) options available? There seems to be but thought it best to ask... I'd like to stay 2 nights.
We try and walk into Pamplona on the last Sunday , family day , during San Fermin Festival , if we have started prior to St.JPP .It’s a wonderful atmosphere and just behind it is the Fetes of Bayonne.If booking is usually not what you prefer to do, I'd say it's not necessary, unless you plan to get there during major holidays or late in the evening. There are many accommodations in Pamplona and also shortly before/after.
I've never had a problem finding a bed, apart from San Fermin festival, a time when you should consider bypassing Pamplona completely, anyway.
One thing to keep in mind: not every albergue will allow you to stay for two nights. Make sure beforehand, or be prepared to move from one albergue to another for your second night. I've done that before - one night in Jesus y Maria and then one in Casa Paderborn.