Trevor Johnson
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- Trying to plan a trip.
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I cannot speak Spanish.
Perhaps I should book through a tour guide and customize my Camino trip? This might be more costly than "winging it" but would avoid difficulties.
My first camino was with a friend who had booked with Rayo Travel, and they arranged all our accommodations in CRs or Hotels - but we walked on our own, rather than with a tour. If you're thinking of doing that, they did a wonderful job and were endlessly patient with all our questions.Perhaps I should book through a tour guide and customize my Camino trip? This might be more costly than "winging it" but would avoid difficulties.
That sounds great. Thank you so much!My first camino was with a friend who had booked with Rayo Travel, and they arranged all our accommodations in CRs or Hotels - but we walked on our own, rather than with a tour. If you're thinking of doing that, they did a wonderful job and were endlessly patient with all our questions.
I have to say the hotels were very nice.
I cannot speak Spanish.
Perhaps I should book through a tour guide and customize my Camino trip? This might be more costly than "winging it" but would avoid difficulties.
no need to use a tourgroup they cost twice as much as just going on to booking.com!! its makes no sense and most hotels are able to be cacelled with just 1 day notice.I cannot speak Spanish.
Perhaps I should book through a tour guide and customize my Camino trip? This might be more costly than "winging it" but would avoid difficulties.
oh thats news to me thanks for that infoSome private albergues will have private rooms available. Check to see if they have private baths as some will and some won't.
great info thanks so mu guys xxWe are retired and need a good nights sleep. We to like a private room with our own bathroom.
This is a list of the places we stayed on our last Camino.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/attachments/1-2017-camino-albergue-pdf.41000/
I would recommend you book a day or two in advance and/or plan on arriving in Town by 1pm
Were you stay tonight, will often help you reserve for the next night.
The cost per person who uses albergues is about 30 Euros. What is a practical estimated cost per day for a person using hotels/CRs etc.?I'm just back, about 3 weeks ago, from the Camino Frances. I used Booking.com, sometimes at the start of the day, other times in the evening , to secure accommodation.
Thank you!We are retired and need a good nights sleep. We to like a private room with our own bathroom.
This is a list of the places we stayed on our last Camino.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/attachments/1-2017-camino-albergue-pdf.41000/
I would recommend you book a day or two in advance and/or plan on arriving in Town by 1pm
Were you stay tonight, will often help you reserve for the next night.
Let's say that not staying in albergues would cost you 20€/day. Add to that anywhere between 15-25€ for a private room if you go for a budget ones. It also depends which Camino you are walking and if you are alone. Prices also varies for accommodation in bigger towns and in rural areas. So for one person it would be 35-45€ I'd say.The cost per person who uses albergues is about 30 Euros. What is a practical estimated cost per day for a person using hotels/CRs etc.?
I am also retired military. I used trailsmart it lists all the lodgings and has there contact info. I did the coastal route with the spiritual variant in May. That said I used both and some of the albergues are quite nice and semi private or private. Also most of the hotel will offer a pilgrim price. U will need to get your stamps from cafes etc.. if u want a compestelaHello,
I did years in the military and now that I am out I never want to sleep next to a stranger again. Ha ha, sorry.
So I want to hike the Camino but want a room and bathroom to myself at night. My son and I.
Are hotels plentiful or do I really need to book in advance? What are the chances of it nearing dark and without lodging for the night in July of 2019?
Thanks! I followed Efren Gonzalez video blog on his CF in Sep 2017. (Check it out on YouTube! Very good!) He showed his costs for meals, albergue, & misc at the end of each day. It averaged about 30 Euros. I think my costs for everything except lodging will be similar. I recently used Booking.com to make reservations from SJPP to Pamplona for my CF in Sep 2019, but the prices seem higher than I anticipated. So, I thought I should check for advice here.Let's say that not staying in albergues would cost you 20€/day. Add to that anywhere between 15-25€ for a private room if you go for a budget ones. It also depends which Camino you are walking and if you are alone. Prices also varies for accommodation in bigger towns and in rural areas. So for one person it would be 35-45€ I'd say.
I saw all of the Efren's videos but I think he included cost of albergues in his average daily cost too. That's why I subtracted 10€ from it. You can not put the cost of albergue into equation if you are going to sleep in private roomThanks! I followed Efren Gonzalez video blog on his CF in Sep 2017. (Check it out on YouTube! Very good!) He showed his costs for meals, albergue, & misc at the end of each day. It averaged about 30 Euros. I think my costs for everything except lodging will be similar. I recently used Booking.com to make reservations from SJPP to Pamplona for my CF in Sep 2019, but the prices seem higher than I anticipated. So, I thought I should check for advice here.
Not necessary to speak spanish you can book on Booking.com and those places you need to go direct can be booked using google translate. The tour companies double the price plus you can't cancel or change them.I cannot speak Spanish.
Perhaps I should book through a tour guide and customize my Camino trip? This might be more costly than "winging it" but would avoid difficulties.
Trevor, I used Booking.com to make reservations from SJPP to Pamplona in Sep 2019. I will book ahead daily after I get to Pamplona. Booking.com is very easy to use! It has a filter on the left side of the page that allows you to limit your search to accommodations with private bath. Simply select your preference from the list of hits to make the reservation in English. There is also a way to ask questions online. Finally, many of the accommodations allow late cancellations! I found the ease of use and flexaibility afforded by Booking.com extraordinary!Hello,
I did years in the military and now that I am out I never want to sleep next to a stranger again. Ha ha, sorry.
So I want to hike the Camino but want a room and bathroom to myself at night. My son and I.
Are hotels plentiful or do I really need to book in advance? What are the chances of it nearing dark and without lodging for the night in July of 2019?
Every time I've stayed in a hotel or pensión they have stamped my credencial for me.. U will need to get your stamps from cafes etc.. if u want a compestela
Every time I've stayed in a hotel or pensión they have stamped my credencial for me.
And, of course, any refugio/albergue you happen to pass along the way - if they're open of course.Same here....or a church....or monastery...Buen Camino!
Open the Gronze website in Google Chrome and it gets translated for you. It even works on videos - there was a series of Spanish TV programmes on a while back and you got nearly simultaneous translation as closed captions.I cannot speak Spanish.
Perhaps I should book through a tour guide and customize my Camino trip? This might be more costly than "winging it" but would avoid difficulties.
Hello,
I did years in the military and now that I am out I never want to sleep next to a stranger again. Ha ha, sorry.
So I want to hike the Camino but want a room and bathroom to myself at night. My son and I.
Are hotels plentiful or do I really need to book in advance? What are the chances of it nearing dark and without lodging for the night in July of 2019?
Due to a heatwave I would imagine.I’m about halfway through and there are very few pilgrims here it would seem. The locals have said twice now that there’s half as many people as usual.
Did you already book for September 2019??Trevor, I used Booking.com to make reservations from SJPP to Pamplona in Sep 2019. I will book ahead daily after I get to Pamplona. Booking.com is very easy to use! It has a filter on the left side of the page that allows you to limit your search to accommodations with private bath. Simply select your preference from the list of hits to make the reservation in English. There is also a way to ask questions online. Finally, many of the accommodations allow late cancellations! I found the ease of use and flexaibility afforded by Booking.com extraordinary!
I would suggest booking 1-2 days ahead for a private roomHello,
I did years in the military and now that I am out I never want to sleep next to a stranger again. Ha ha, sorry.
So I want to hike the Camino but want a room and bathroom to myself at night. My son and I.
Are hotels plentiful or do I really need to book in advance? What are the chances of it nearing dark and without lodging for the night in July of 2019?
Did you use booking.com for Albuerges?I'm just back, about 3 weeks ago, from the Camino Frances. I used Booking.com, sometimes at the start of the day, other times in the evening , to secure accommodation.
Many private albergues can be booked on booking.com. Just pick a town on the route and have a look.Did you use booking.com for Albuerges?
Gracias PeregrinoMany private albergues can be booked on booking.com. Just pick a town on the route and have a look.
My husband and I have walked CF twice now, we speak very little Spanish, he books the accommodation on through Gonze and we had no trouble booking place, getting registered and finding a meal. I hope you enjoy the time with your son and the walk.I cannot speak Spanish.
Perhaps I should book through a tour guide and customize my Camino trip? This might be more costly than "winging it" but would avoid difficulties.
I did 30 years in the military and never would classify a person sleeping next to me as a stranger, I’d call him a brother, probably the best part of he Camino for me was sleeping with my new International Camino familyHello,
I did years in the military and now that I am out I never want to sleep next to a stranger again. Ha ha, sorry.
So I want to hike the Camino but want a room and bathroom to myself at night. My son and I.
Are hotels plentiful or do I really need to book in advance? What are the chances of it nearing dark and without lodging for the night in July of 2019?
I cannot speak Spanish.
Perhaps I should book through a tour guide and customize my Camino trip? This might be more costly than "winging it" but would avoid difficulties.
I'm just back, about 3 weeks ago, from the Camino Frances. I used Booking.com, sometimes at the start of the day, other times in the evening , to secure accommodation.
I am surprised that you were able to book accommodations on short notice. I am planning to walk the Ingles next May. Looking for accommodations on booking.com shows some places are booked already! I am really worried
Due to a heatwave I would imagine.
Hi Trevor - some ideas for you. Definitely book your first night in advance, so even if you are late, your room is ready. Finding hotels on the Camino Frances will not be a problem from April-Oct, there are plenty - but they tend to close around winter holidays and are in high demand in summer. So my suggestion is to get an app (I like WisePilgrim) which shows all accommodation in any given village - and links to booking.com for any private facility that can be booked ahead. My suggestion is to limit your hotel searching - don’t spend hours researching, just spend 15 minutes each evening figuring out where you want to stop the following day (your body will tell you), book your room and be done with it. Plenty of people do camino in hotels-only, advantages not only include privacy but bedding/towels (lightens pack), laundry (also lightens pack) and no curfews. When I win lotto and/or reach age 75, I will go hotels-only, great way to do camino.Hello,
I did years in the military and now that I am out I never want to sleep next to a stranger again. Ha ha, sorry.
So I want to hike the Camino but want a room and bathroom to myself at night. My son and I.
Are hotels plentiful or do I really need to book in advance? What are the chances of it nearing dark and without lodging for the night in July of 2019?
I agree with you I did a lot of rooms with BR or share.Hello,
I did years in the military and now that I am out I never want to sleep next to a stranger again. Ha ha, sorry.
So I want to hike the Camino but want a room and bathroom to myself at night. My son and I.
Are hotels plentiful or do I really need to book in advance? What are the chances of it nearing dark and without lodging for the night in July of 2019?
Just my own experience so far has been the tour guide sites offer little to nothing you can not simply book on your own for a fraction of the cost. In one case (name unmentioned) they could not even communicate on email w/o problems.This could be an option. If you are in the US, many folks are booking with REI.
It all depends of the kind of experience you want.
Buen Camino,
Texasguy
Mind if I ask average cost and quality?stayed in single rooms with a private bath only
The alberque at Granon is a special place. Yep, it is probably uncomfortable for most people to sleep on the mats but the total experience is unforgettable. It is worth staying at. Like some folks, after a week or so, I tended to look for places with a private room but did not totally quit using albergues. Of course some alberques have private rooms. We used guidebooks and booking.com as well as asking our hosts about where to stay the next day.I walked from SJPP in 2015 with a friend. After Pamplona we gave up albergues and stayed in pensions or hostals. We never had a problem finding a twin room in this type of accommodation except in Granon where there were none.
I also used an app called the wise pilgrim...Mind if I ask average cost and quality?
Hi, Trevor.Hello,
I did years in the military and now that I am out I never want to sleep next to a stranger again. Ha ha, sorry.
So I want to hike the Camino but want a room and bathroom to myself at night. My son and I.
Are hotels plentiful or do I really need to book in advance? What are the chances of it nearing dark and without lodging for the night in July of 2019?
For a while I treked with a woman and her father wh stayed exclusively in casa rural or pilgrim hotels. In July of this year on Camino Frances you could get a clean, small room with private shower for 28-40 Euro. A pension with a washroom down the hall 25 euro. Most provided breakfast. Pension, Casa Rural and many private hostels have private rooms. The couple had booked everything 9 months previously. That is unnecessary. Hotels. Com, booking. Com will tell you what accommodations are ahead. You will always find something.Hello,
I did years in the military and now that I am out I never want to sleep next to a stranger again. Ha ha, sorry.
So I want to hike the Camino but want a room and bathroom to myself at night. My son and I.
Are hotels plentiful or do I really need to book in advance? What are the chances of it nearing dark and without lodging for the night in July of 2019?
Just learn to say how many beds you need for what night and call the alberques directly Buenos Dias, me gustaría reservar dos camas para mañana por la noche por favor. I would like to reserve 2 beds for tomorrow night, pleaseThis could be an option. If you are in the US, many folks are booking with REI.
It all depends of the kind of experience you want.
Buen Camino,
Texasguy
I agree there is no need to reserve I did Camino from Sevilla as far as Zamora and didn't reserve and always had a place. Then from Astorga to Santiago I had no problems even though the students were numerous. In Sarria busloads of students, every day and I stayed there for two days.This July I did Tui - Santiago with no reservations and I always found room in the first hotel that I asked.
Booking.comHello,
I did years in the military and now that I am out I never want to sleep next to a stranger again. Ha ha, sorry.
So I want to hike the Camino but want a room and bathroom to myself at night. My son and I.
Are hotels plentiful or do I really need to book in advance? What are the chances of it nearing dark and without lodging for the night in July of 2019?
Trevor, I've completed the French way 3 times and have a detailed list of hotels that I choose for the location and quality in each town. Send me your email and I'll send it along.Hello,
I did years in the military and now that I am out I never want to sleep next to a stranger again. Ha ha, sorry.
So I want to hike the Camino but want a room and bathroom to myself at night. My son and I.
Are hotels plentiful or do I really need to book in advance? What are the chances of it nearing dark and without lodging for the night in July of 2019?
I cannot speak Spanish.
Perhaps I should book through a tour guide and customize my Camino trip? This might be more costly than "winging it" but would avoid difficulties.
I cannot speak Spanish.
Perhaps I should book through a tour guide and customize my Camino trip? This might be more costly than "winging it" but would avoid difficulties.
. . . Isn't there a line in the bible to the effect, "judge not. Lest thou be judged". Save us from self-righteous people.
Ted
There are allot of Casas and hostals which are like a 2 star hotel. That time of year there is allot that's already booked and you really need to be at least 5 days ahead of yourself. After sarria I would book everything if you want your own room. There are some alburgue's that offer private rooms as well. If you look at booking.com they have some good alternatives.Hello,
I did years in the military and now that I am out I never want to sleep next to a stranger again. Ha ha, sorry.
So I want to hike the Camino but want a room and bathroom to myself at night. My son and I.
Are hotels plentiful or do I really need to book in advance? What are the chances of it nearing dark and without lodging for the night in July of 2019?
Nice one!!!There is that quote from the Bible, which is often used (wrongly). As used in the Bible, it refers to someone who is judging the spiritual condition of another person, rather than things in the physical world.
But then, there is always "You cannot judge a book by it's cover"
Hey, there I hear you I have done 10 Caminos and it is getting harder to stay in albergues. This year I stayed in some albergues but mostly in small pensions.Did the CF in May of 2018 myself and stayed in single rooms with a private bath only.. I used booking.com and would usually book my room for the next day while having a drink after just checking in to my destination
Last August I only needed to book one day ahead between Sarria and Santiago. Or sometimes when I stopped for lunch for a room that night.There are allot of Casas and hostals which are like a 2 star hotel. That time of year there is allot that's already booked and you really need to be at least 5 days ahead of yourself. After sarria I would book everything if you want your own room. There are some alburgue's that offer private rooms as well. If you look at booking.com they have some good alternatives.
Buen Camino
The first word I learn in any language is "thank you". There are many languages for which that is the only word I know. If worst comes to worse, I can be pretty good at using gestures and signs to convey what I mean and now there is Google Translate as well. But nothing says "thank you" like saying it in someone's own language.If you have the time to practice now perhaps learn a few key phrases.
Whenever we travel I always try to learn a couple key things in the native language. "Forgive me, I do not speak _____" "Do you speak English?" From there I try to learn left, right and straight so I can understand directions. Lastly learn the word for "reservation" and to count to five. This will not always work and in remote places likely people will not find English is widely spoken, especially among older folks. That first phrase goes a very long way to encouraging people that do not speak English to try and help anyway. Seems people really respond well to an apology for not speaking the native language as the first thing they hear.
yes lots of hotels, if you have the money!!Hello,
I did years in the military and now that I am out I never want to sleep next to a stranger again. Ha ha, sorry.
So I want to hike the Camino but want a room and bathroom to myself at night. My son and I.
Are hotels plentiful or do I really need to book in advance? What are the chances of it nearing dark and without lodging for the night in July of 2019?
Hello Super Pilgrim. That sounds a very useful resource. Would you mind sending it to me? I’m aiming to set off in a month from SJPP. Regards IanTrevor, I've completed the French way 3 times and have a detailed list of hotels that I choose for the location and quality in each town. Send me your email and I'll send it along.
Ian, I suggest that you edit your post and remove your email address. You can send other forum members a private message with your email address, but you should never post it on a public forum - unless you like receiving a lot of spam!Hello Super Pilgrim. That sounds a very useful resource. Would you mind sending it to me? I’m aiming to set off in a month from SJPP. Regards Ian
Ian, I suggest that you edit your post and remove your email address. You can send other forum members a private message with your email address, but you should never post it on a public forum - unless you like receiving a lot of spam!
B&Bs in the UK tend to be overpriced and sometimes of dubious quality - this is why I use my old campervan at home (UK) or walk the Iberian Caminos. Had you thought of the Youth Hostel Association? You don't have to be a youth any more YHAHmm. I am looking at trying to walk in the UK and only finding touristy walks with B&Bs and inns that I can't afford. And these are called pilgrimages.
Campsites are few and far between, as are hostels. And even those are pricey! As these walks are set up for people who want private lodging , I am wondering if you have considered them. (I'm not saying you can't "do your own Camino" in Spain!) --There is a beautiful St. Patricks Pilgrimage in NI, and others in England that I would love to do. My strongest memories and places where I was influenced and changed on the Camino were through the people I met at albergues, --discussions over shared meals, caring for other pilgrims as we could.
I wish you a buen camino.
Click on the person's name and then "start conversation" - simples!I’ll do that thanks. I couldn’t see how to do a pm.
We are retired and need a good nights sleep. We to like a private room with our own bathroom.
This is a list of the places we stayed on our last Camino.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/attachments/1-2017-camino-albergue-pdf.41000/
I would recommend you book a day or two in advance and/or plan on arriving in Town by 1pm
Were you stay tonight, will often help you reserve for the next night.
B&Bs in the UK tend to be overpriced and sometimes of dubious quality - this is why I use my old campervan at home (UK) or walk the Iberian Caminos. Had you thought of the Youth Hostel Association? You don't have to be a youth any more YHA
"Wanting to avoid all albergues" seems like you are running away from them! I share your the preference for private sleeping and bathroom facilities. However, I do think there is something special about the experience as part of the Camino - at least occasionally. So please keep your mind open. Depending on how old your son is, at least encourage him to experience them and then you can have a truly private room those nights!
As others have said, some private albergues have rooms for two, perhaps sharing the bath with others. Many of them will take reservations but they will be in great demand.
i have walked the camino Frances and the camino Portugues i had to stay in a few Albergues but by booking the day before managed to find somwhere to sleep every night on my own ? the guide supplied by Ivar was very good Buen CaminoHello,
I did years in the military and now that I am out I never want to sleep next to a stranger again. Ha ha, sorry.
So I want to hike the Camino but want a room and bathroom to myself at night. My son and I.
Are hotels plentiful or do I really need to book in advance? What are the chances of it nearing dark and without lodging for the night in July of 2019?
Really helpfulThank you!
Hello Super Pilgrim. That sounds a very useful resource. Would you mind sending it to me? I’m aiming to set off in a month from SJPP. Regards Ian
Hello,
I did years in the military and now that I am out I never want to sleep next to a stranger again. Ha ha, sorry.
So I want to hike the Camino but want a room and bathroom to myself at night. My son and I.
Are hotels plentiful or do I really need to book in advance? What are the chances of it nearing dark and without lodging for the night in July of 2019?
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