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Well, my criteria starts with cleanlisness, but then again I am one to say Esclampero and Borres are just fine, but I draw the line at San Vicente de la barquera. A comfy mattress is nice, but the only one I recall being an issue was San Juan de Ortega. A place to rest on a soft surface other than bed is a plus: grass in a yard, coca cola plastic chairs in a yard are fine. Whom ever gets me a hammock wins three stars ( have yet to see that happen). Water extractor for laundry on the Norte wins you tons of points. And quite enjoy those individual lockers, with locks get extra points, with electric plugs to,charge my phone. But what I find is a turn off, and it's attitude from 'hospitaleros'. As long as the digs are hyginic I am happy so please do not bark at me when you have opted to take this payed position or volunteering to help. And barkers there areAlways interesting to see what makes an albergue "top." Shows a lot about the values of the people doing the rating.
Isn't it funny how all our experiences differ? I stayed at Cuatro Cantones too. However, I was given a bunk RIGHT BESIDE THE BATHROOM DOOR! 2 other rooms had issues with their bathrooms. They closed them off for the night. That meant over 100 pilgrims used the 2 toilets and showers in our large room! I was awake all night by the sights and sounds of the toilets, as were many others.En el Camino is a great albergue with its pool and green area. Good people there. So is Quatro Cantones in Belorado, also with a pool and green garden in the centre of the town. Also an ATM in the central square of the town.
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Isn't it funny how all our experiences differ? I stayed at Cuatro Cantones too. However, I was given a bunk RIGHT BESIDE THE BATHROOM DOOR! 2 other rooms had issues with their bathrooms. They closed them off for the night. That meant over 100 pilgrims used the 2 toilets and showers in our large room! I was awake all night by the sights and sounds of the toilets, as were many others.
Hi Falcon269, my thoughts also.My favorite is always the one with a bed for me.
Hi, sorry that you couldn't sleep. Mabe it feld like 100 pilgrims but as Annakappa also stated , there is room for about 60 pilgrims.Isn't it funny how all our experiences differ? I stayed at Cuatro Cantones too. However, I was given a bunk RIGHT BESIDE THE BATHROOM DOOR! 2 other rooms had issues with their bathrooms. They closed them off for the night. That meant over 100 pilgrims used the 2 toilets and showers in our large room! I was awake all night by the sights and sounds of the toilets, as were many others.
I just laid in bed and laughed it off , what else could I do? In the end it was quite funny!
The place is clean and they are friendly! I just had a horrible experience that night. It really was nice! I would give it another try BUT NOT BESIDE A BATHROOM DOOR!
Hi, sorry that you couldn't sleep. Mabe it feld like 100 pilgrims but as Annakappa also stated , there is room for about 60 pilgrims.
Wish you well, Peter.
LA Casa magica in Villatuerte: the dinner was 3 star(Michelin), vegetarian. Breakfast was great also. Dinner was 13 and b'fast 5, so more than usual but worth ever penny. The place is very nice, also. Amenities very good, too. Other people seem to have had similar good experiences.Hi Fellow Pilgrims, What are your favourite albergues on the Camino Frances? Here I share my top three: not to be missed albergues
I'd be especially interested on favourite hostels on the Portuguese Way as that'll be my next pilgrimage.
Buen Camino
If I had to pick 1 I would say my favorite was Albergue Ecológico El Beso Just outside of A Balsa/ Price Per Bed was 7 Euros. The reason I loved it was the people who run it. Run by a family who met on the Camino de Santiago this placed is filled with love and they welcomed my wife and I with tea (on a rainy cold day) and some really amazing hospitality. It’s location in Galicia is in the middle of a dense green old growth forest. The vegetarian meals offered feature produce grown on site and the solitude is best absorbed while sitting in a tree swing hanging from an 800 year old tree on the property.Hi Fellow Pilgrims, What are your favourite albergues on the Camino Frances? Here I share my top three: not to be missed albergues
I'd be especially interested on favourite hostels on the Portuguese Way as that'll be my next pilgrimage.
Buen Camino
He, he: ALWAYS stay away from bathroom/toilet/entrance exits: Lesson no.1 for experienced pilgrins. And choose a bed with no traffic bypass. and use earplugs.
Exactly the kind of people I try to avoid at night...Unless you regularly need to get up to pee in the middle of the night - in this case it's better to be near the door/toilets ....
Thanks for the tip offFor the Portuguese Camino, my favorite was Casa da Laura in Vilarinho. You'll miss it if you take the coastal route.
Seeker 43, What a fine dining experience you had! Sounds well worth spending the extra Euros - appreciate the tipLA Casa magica in Villatuerte: the dinner was 3 star(Michelin), vegetarian. Breakfast was great also. Dinner was 13 and b'fast 5, so more than usual but worth ever penny. The place is very nice, also. Amenities very good, too. Other people seem to have had similar good experiences.
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