Reserving beds for the first few nights

dollytz · Feb 10, 2016

How is this done please? I don't want to have to pay international bank charges for such small sums as the charges will be more than the cost of the night's stay. I want to book the initial stay in SJPD then the next 2 nights, after that I'll take what I can get until I'm close to the finishing post then, € permitting, I'll splurge! Thanks for any advice

Anniesantiago · Feb 10, 2016

You can book your lodging in SJPP and pay when you arrive.
You can book your lodging at the albergue in Roncesvalles and pay via Paypal. I paid €13 per bed.
You can book your lodging in Zubiri, depending on where you'll stay, and pay upon arrival, but you better do it soon, as lodging is filling up.

Dutch · Feb 10, 2016

Huh? You can book the albergue in Roncesvalles? Really?? The big one? (Is there any other...) @Anniesantiago

mspath · Feb 10, 2016

Here is the link for booking pilgrim albergue space at Roncesvalles monastery. http://www.alberguederoncesvalles.com/

Buen camino!

Anniesantiago · Feb 10, 2016

Dutch said:
Huh? You can book the albergue in Roncesvalles? Really?? The big one? (Is there any other...) @Anniesantiago

Hello.
Yes, you can book and pay via Paypal.
http://www.alberguederoncesvalles.com/

Dutch · Feb 10, 2016

I did not now that I just thought it was a municipal and therefor not possible.

Dave C. · Feb 10, 2016

Anniesantiago said:
You can book your lodging in SJPP and pay when you arrive.
You can book your lodging at the albergue in Roncesvalles and pay via Paypal. I paid €13 per bed.
You can book your lodging in Zubiri, depending on where you'll stay, and pay upon arrival, but you better do it soon, as lodging is filling up.

Is lodging filling up for April to early May?

Carreen · Feb 11, 2016

When would we need to book for September?

Dutch · Feb 11, 2016

Booking is (so i learned today ) possible, but really not needed. If, for peace of mind, you really want to, one or two days in advance is fine.

If you do, check until what time they will hold your bed for you, before giving it to antoher tired pilgrim.

For april/may there will be plenty of beds free for all who arrive. I cant imagine the albergue will be full at that time.

cabigred · Feb 11, 2016

Or, if you are a planner like me, and need the motivation to meet your mileage you just book ahead. I am traveling Sarria to Finesterre in June and have booked the whole thing already on booking.com. They have a great phone app. You can cancel 24hrs ahead and for me it takes the worry about getting a bed out of the equation. Especially in a Holy year. Not sure how busy it will be and I am a slow walker

Dutch · Feb 11, 2016

Sarria to Sdc can be busy, although i doubt you will have real trouble finding a bed without a reservation. I never have in busy september periods.

SdC to Finisterre is not a very crowded camino like the Frances.
I always get the idea that, from the start, 90% of the pilgrims (camino frances walkers) say they will walk all the way to the end of the world, but as soon as they arrive in Santiago, they are done for all sorts of reasons. So also for this camino, booking ahead is not essential, but as always, if it brings peace of mind, go for it

aliwalks · Feb 11, 2016

dollytz said:
How is this done please? I don't want to have to pay international bank charges for such small sums as the charges will be more than the cost of the night's stay. I want to book the initial stay in SJPD then the next 2 nights, after that I'll take what I can get until I'm close to the finishing post then, € permitting, I'll splurge! Thanks for any advice

I booked ahead for first few nights at hostals and paid cash what I got there Buen camino!

gypsywind · Feb 11, 2016

Anniesantiago said:
You can book your lodging in SJPP and pay when you arrive.
You can book your lodging at the albergue in Roncesvalles and pay via Paypal. I paid €13 per bed.
You can book your lodging in Zubiri, depending on where you'll stay, and pay upon arrival, but you better do it soon, as lodging is filling up.

Annie, when you say lodging is filling up, for when, the whole spring and summer? I did not see a specific date you were commenting on. Just when I stop worrying...

Anniesantiago · Feb 11, 2016

gypsywind said:
Annie, when you say lodging is filling up, for when, the whole spring and summer? I did not see a specific date you were commenting on. Just when I stop worrying...

I'm sorry. I don't mean to cause alarm.
It's just that I make reservations for my folks a few months before hand and this year I'm noticing that more of the private lodging I usually book is nearly full already for my dates between May 15 and June 2.
So if you plan on BOOKING lodging, I'd say get to it now.

I just think it's going to be a busy summer.
If you are staying in albergues, (if it were me), I would stick some extra days into my schedule and walk shorter stages so I'm sure to get a bed each night.
I'd also walk "between" the Brierley stages as most of the people will be following his book like it's written in stone.

But honestly, I wouldn't otherwise worry.
You WILL get a bed, and if you don't, the next village is a short taxi or bus ride away.
Just go, and ignore me. lol!

momof34man · Feb 11, 2016

I booked my first three nights: the first night in Madrid after we land. They took a credit card, but will not charge it until after I arrive. I could also choose to pay in cash when I arrive. In SJPdP, I made a reservation, no credit card needed, just my contact information and when I expect to arrive. I will pay in Euros when I get there. The only place I pre-paid was in Orisson. They asked for half of the payment for a deposit. I paid via PayPal.
I don't think you will have a problem with making reservations and international fees. I wouldn't worry too much about it.
I'm preaching to myself when I say that too.....don't worry. The Camino will provide.

gypsywind · Feb 12, 2016

Anniesantiago said:
I'm sorry. I don't mean to cause alarm.
It's just that I make reservations for my folks a few months before hand and this year I'm noticing that more of the private lodging I usually book is nearly full already for my dates between May 15 and June 2.
So if you plan on BOOKING lodging, I'd say get to it now.

I just think it's going to be a busy summer.
If you are staying in albergues, (if it were me), I would stick some extra days into my schedule and walk shorter stages so I'm sure to get a bed each night.
I'd also walk "between" the Brierley stages as most of the people will be following his book like it's written in stone.

But honestly, I wouldn't otherwise worry.
You WILL get a bed, and if you don't, the next village is a short taxi or bus ride away.
Just go, and ignore me. lol!

Oh NO, I will not be ignoring you, I have gleaned a great deal of useful info from your posts. I have already recovered from the idea of following Brierley to the letter, Mainly cuz I don't see me making it to his goal stops, and I will enjoy the space if I am left behind by the throngs in a quaint quiet village!! Just got a Village by Village guide, so I am feeling more secure about not going to the places that everyone knows! Thanks again, shannon

cosan · Feb 13, 2016

Is it wise to book beds in ronceville in July?

Carol Lee · Feb 13, 2016

momof34man said:
I booked my first three nights: the first night in Madrid after we land. They took a credit card, but will not charge it until after I arrive. I could also choose to pay in cash when I arrive. In SJPdP, I made a reservation, no credit card needed, just my contact information and when I expect to arrive. I will pay in Euros when I get there. The only place I pre-paid was in Orisson. They asked for half of the payment for a deposit. I paid via PayPal.
I don't think you will have a problem with making reservations and international fees. I wouldn't worry too much about it.
I'm preaching to myself when I say that too.....don't worry. The Camino will provide.

I will be arriving in Madrid on Apr 12th. Where are you staying in Madrid and what transportation have you booked to get to SJDP?

Kkort · Feb 13, 2016

dollytz said:
How is this done please? I don't want to have to pay international bank charges for such small sums as the charges will be more than the cost of the night's stay. I want to book the initial stay in SJPD then the next 2 nights, after that I'll take what I can get until I'm close to the finishing post then, € permitting, I'll splurge! Thanks for any advice

I have walked the CF twice. The only place we pre booked was the albergue in Orisson. Both times we never lacked a place to sleep, and it was at the busiest time of year. Just be flexible.
Having said that, this year I am avoiding the crowds and will be walking the VdlP

momof34man · Feb 14, 2016

Carol Lee said:
I will be arriving in Madrid on Apr 12th. Where are you staying in Madrid and what transportation have you booked to get to SJDP?

We decided to stay at Mediodia Hotel which is across the street from the Atocha train station.

Transportation to SJPdP - We will take the train from Atocha to Pamplona and from there share taxi to SJPdP. (You can do it a variety of ways....some take bus from the airport, some take a taxi the whole way, some take the train to Pamplona like we are, but choose to take the bus to SJPdP) We have enough of a group to make it cheaper to take a taxi.
Hope that helps!

dollytz · Feb 14, 2016

Thanks folks, I've just received a PayPal invoice from orisson for €37, I'd better get signed up to PayPal. I'll now check with roncesvalles re paypal. Set off is still a while away but it's becoming real now

Carol Lee · Feb 24, 2016

momof34man said:
We decided to stay at Mediodia Hotel which is across the street from the Atocha train station.

Transportation to SJPdP - We will take the train from Atocha to Pamplona and from there share taxi to SJPdP. (You can do it a variety of ways....some take bus from the airport, some take a taxi the whole way, some take the train to Pamplona like we are, but choose to take the bus to SJPdP) We have enough of a group to make it cheaper to take a taxi.
Hope that helps!

It helped very much, we are booked and ready to go!

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