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You can stay for two nights in most private albergues. I had two nights in León Hostel one year. In 2019 I spent one night at Globetrotter Hostel, but others were staying longer.Does anyone have a good experience with a particular hotel/pension/casa in León? I'm planning to stay two nights in León, and I recall that albergues are typically one-nighters. I'd like to leave my pack behind to sightsee during that second day anyway. Closer to old town would be a plus. I hear nice things about the parador, but something closer in would be perfect.
Good to know! Gracias!!The parador may have precios de peregrinos and is really close to the old town, and very convinient when leaving the town. Be a member on www.paradores.es and get a memberprice as well.
These look great! Thanks so much!Two places you may like:
Hotel Real Colegiata San Isidoro
JC2H+HMJ León, SpainHotel Real Colegiata - Hotel Real Colegiata de San Isidoro
Bienvenidos a la Real Colegiata de San Isidoro, lugar donde historia y gastronomía se funden en un hotel monasterio con encanto. El Hotel Le invitamos a un viaje en el tiempo, un recorrido por la historia de León: desde sus orígenes romanos representados en las murallas de la Legio VII...www.hotelrealcolegiata.com
Hospedería Monástica Pax
HCWJ+4Q León, SpainHospedería Pax en León - Web Oficial.
Hospedería Pax en León. Web Oficial. Hotel de 3 estrellas situado en Plaza de Santa María del Camino (Plaza del Grano), 11, León. Reserve online al Mejor Precio.www.hospederiapax.com
Sorry for being so terse but I've reached the time of day when my brain doesn't work so well.These look great! Thanks so much!
Hospederia Monastica Pax.Does anyone have a good experience with a particular hotel/pension/casa in León? I'm planning to stay two nights in León, and I recall that albergues are typically one-nighters. I'd like to leave my pack behind to sightsee during that second day anyway. Closer to old town would be a plus. I hear nice things about the parador, but something closer in would be perfect.
Hospederia Monastica Pax.
Excellent rooms and breakfast. Sufficiently close to the centre, but far enough away to avoid the noise. Highly recommended.
Also the opportunity to join the sisters for any or all of the daily offices in the attached convent chapel. maybe not everyone’s idea of a good day out but to my surprise, it worked for me.
Thanks so much for the hotel and also bus suggestion! I am taking notes!I stayed at the Hotel Spa Paris in Leon if you want a nice hotel at a reasonable price. Very conveniently located and I thought the hotel rate was a steal. Around the corner is Camarote Madrid, a bar with by far the best bullfighting photos and history of anywhere I saw along the Camino.
I'd also recommend you consider taking the bus into Leon from Mansilla de las Mulas, ala Brierly. It was in a downpour for me so the decision was easy. I made it into Leon early, dropped my pack at the hotel, and made the pre-lunch tour of the Cathedral (going inside is a must).
I see what you mean! Thanks very much!We stay away from the old town and noise at the AC Hotel across from the El Corte Engles. Mexican restaurant down the street, local eateries near that are nontouristy, and stock up at the department store. Old town is an easy walk, and I always have points on my Marriott account to cover the cost.
This sounds lovely! Thank you!We enjoyed staying at the lovely boutique hotel, Le Petit Leon. It was only a block or so from the cathedral and our room had its own private terrace where we enjoyed relaxing and sipping on wine. It is on a side street that can get busy late at night, but closing the shutters in our room to sleep completely eliminated all of the lively street noise down below our floor room. It is located right on the Camino Frances.
Good points! A bath soak does sound excellent!I wouldn't worry too much about the specific accommodation - but rather the location. I recommend staying close to the Cathedral. There is plenty to do in that area on a rest day. I also love a bathtub to soak my aching muscles on rest days. There are a few private albergues and lots of hotels. I stayed at the Leon Hotel Paris Spa. Nice. Nothing special. But it had a bathtub (not all rooms do) and there were a few other pilgrim friends of mine staying there. Location was great. Beds were comfortable. Rooms were so so. But I think they put the pilgrims in the older/less updated section of the building.
Good to know! Thanks very much!You can stay for two nights in most private albergues. I had two nights in León Hostel one year. In 2019 I spent one night at Globetrotter Hostel, but others were staying longer.
I've walked this stretch three times and never had a problem with it.d also recommend you consider taking the bus into Leon from Mansilla de las Mulas, ala Brierly.
Hospederia Monastica Pax.Does anyone have a good experience with a particular hotel/pension/casa in León? I'm planning to stay two nights in León, and I recall that albergues are typically one-nighters. I'd like to leave my pack behind to sightsee during that second day anyway. Closer to old town would be a plus. I hear nice things about the parador, but something closer in would be perfect.
The León parador re-opened last year, I think it was, after several years of renovations. Prices will vary termendously based on dates — February prices for single person over 55 are about €160, in May jumps to €350, and I imagine that summer is higher. I stayed in the old parador on one of my first caminos. In those days, nearly all the rooms (except for special suittes) were in a modern wing along the river. Being in an historic building was quite cool, but in terms of the creature comforts of the rooms, it was up to the standards of a standard four-star hotel. With maybe two exceptions — the sheets are about the silkiest I have ever slept on, and the towels are hugely thick and great for squeezing out your clothes for drying after you’ve washed them.Good to know! Gracias!!
I know walking into/out of the bigger cities isn't the most "pleasant" walk - but I am glad I did walked. In fact - I think I walked around 38km into both Burgos and Leon so I could get in a day earlier and then take a rest day. I was tempted to take a bus into Burgos but kept walking and I felt so accomplished when I finally arrived in the city center. Walking into Leon - I had a walking buddy. We helped each other persevere.I'd also recommend you consider taking the bus into Leon from Mansilla de las Mulas, ala Brierly.
I guess you mean "Covent Garden". I stayed there too, in 2017.I highly recommend you go see Juan @ Hostel Convent Garden!
Amazing location hard to find the front door until you do. Amazing host, amazing place to stay. 10/10
Covent Garden Hostel is amazing, great central location. We spent 2 nights there in August. Highly recommend!You can stay for two nights in most private albergues. I had two nights in León Hostel one year. In 2019 I spent one night at Globetrotter Hostel, but others were staying longer.
It's time to add some more to my original post. I'll only add a bit for the Hospedería Monástica Pax as others have already added lots about it. The nuns also operate an attached albergue. Going to the hotel it will hard to miss the nearby El Grifo restaurant and wine bar on the square. We saw it but gave it a miss due to the prices but went across the square to the Aurea Taberna. This was in 2015 so check out the current prices. All these places are centered around the Fuente del Mercado in the square linked to here.Sorry for being so terse but I've reached the time of day when my brain doesn't work so well.
I spent one night at the Globetrotter hostel, right near the cathedral. It was great. Clean and very comfortable, staff were nice. Small self catering kitchen. Booked it through booking.com . We had friends who booked for two nights, so you should be ok. Good value, too, right in theDoes anyone have a good experience with a particular hotel/pension/casa in León? I'm planning to stay two nights in León, and I recall that albergues are typically one-nighters. I'd like to leave my pack behind to sightsee during that second day anyway. Closer to old town would be a plus. I hear nice things about the parador, but something closer in would be perfect.
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Hostal San Martin is very comfortable and clean. walking distance to see the stained glass windows at the Cathedral and 10 minutes from the station. Friendly people.Does anyone have a good experience with a particular hotel/pension/casa in León? I'm planning to stay two nights in León, and I recall that albergues are typically one-nighters. I'd like to leave my pack behind to sightsee during that second day anyway. Closer to old town would be a plus. I hear nice things about the parador, but something closer in would be perfect.
We stayed at the Hotel Via Leon in May 2017. Very nice quiet and centralDoes anyone have a good experience with a particular hotel/pension/casa in León? I'm planning to stay two nights in León, and I recall that albergues are typically one-nighters. I'd like to leave my pack behind to sightsee during that second day anyway. Closer to old town would be a plus. I hear nice things about the parador, but something closer in would be perfect.
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