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Okay, but what was good about them? A few more details please.I've stayed at Albergue San Nicolás twice, and at Palo de Avellano in Zubiri twice. Obviously good because I went back a second time to each.
Thanks, I’m asking for direct opinions from fellow pilgrims on this forum.Albergue San Nicolás | Albergue de Peregrinos en Larrasoaña | Gronze.com
Información del albergue de peregrinos Albergue San Nicolás, en Larrasoaña: Precio, plazas, características, etc...www.gronze.com
I’ve never stayed in Larrasoana. I ventured off stage on my first, second and third Camino. My question was very well thought out. I’ve read many reviews and did my research but still want opinions from my fellow pilgrims here.Why stay at the same villages and towns this time around?
On my first Camino, I ventured off-stage, meaning quieter villages etc.
Worth consideration??
The 8 reviews on Gronze are all positive.Okay, but what was good about them? A few more details please.
I stayed at San Nicolas in 2016 and it was nice back then!Hola me amigo/a’sI’ve stayed at Albergue Zaldiko in Zubiri. I’d like to stay someplace else my next go around. Any suggestions in Zubiri? Places to eat?
Also, I’m looking at San Nicolas Albergue in Larrasoana, any reviews from fellow pilgrims who have experienced this place would be much appreciated.
Definitely an option. Thanks!I've never stayed there, but how about splitting the difference and stay at Hostel Acá y Allá in Urdániz?
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If you look at the albergue on the gronze.com site, you will not only see photos, but read many detailed opinions from fellow pilgrims who have stayed there. I am not sure how requesting detailed information from fellow pilgrims who happen to be on the forum is more valuable?Thanks, I’m asking for direct opinions from fellow pilgrims on this forum.
You’re coming off a bit snarky and have added nothing to my thread. I have looked at Gronze and other sites as I stated in one of my comments.If you look at the albergue on the gronze.com site, you will not only see photos, but read many detailed opinions from fellow pilgrims who have stayed there. I am not sure how requesting detailed information from fellow pilgrims who happen to be on the forum is more valuable?
Awe, thank you for your reply. I’ve spoken with Sara and she doesn’t cook during the time I’d be staying. I’m glad to know she’s such a wonderful host. Perhaps I’ll stay with her another time.Zubiri for me…stayed here April 24th 2023.
http://www.alberguesuseia.com/
Amazing homemade super flavourful meal cooked and hosted by Sara. What a lovely and sweet person. Definitely would go back. Will cook vegetarian also. Super clean and great backyard.
It is my experience that when you put your head above the parapet you need to take the brickbats with the bouquets!You’re coming off a bit snarky and have added nothing to my thread. I have looked at Gronze and other sites as I stated in one of my comments.
I asked the question on this forum because the opinions of some members is valuable to me as I have been a part of this community for many years. Perhaps I’m looking for a positive dialogue amoung familiar faces. Some comradery.
If this is any indication as to how the Camino has changed, as if me asking a question is such a bother. I may just say to heck with it all.
We are all entitled to our opinions.It is my experience that when you put your head above the parapet you need to take the brickbats with the bouquets!
I am not surprised at your response, because you did not ask for alternative suggestions, you were quite clear about the term of your question.
You can of course say to heck with it all, or maybe you can wonder if the other points of view have merit.
I am sorry I cannot offer any opinion re accommodation in either of the places you mention. I do think your reaction to @Walkerooni is a bit harsh, though. Camaraderie is not just one way. I hope you find the information you seek.
ps: I too have put my head above the parapet and am ready for the brickbats!
I am not sure how requesting detailed information from fellow pilgrims who happen to be on the forum is more valuable?
I stayed there in late August this year. Comfortable. Excellent meal. Would stay there again if passing that way.I've never stayed there, but how about splitting the difference and stay at Hostel Acá y Allá in Urdániz?
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I feel that some responses were made to make me feel insignificant and were no help at all.(honestly, think about how you react to people trying to help you...)
I think ELHS220 was trying to be helpful by giving you a link to a site that they sincerely believed would have the information you are looking for.Thanks, I’m asking for direct opinions from fellow pilgrims on this forum.
I have sent a WhatsApp message inquiring about a bed. It definitely sounds promising with great reviews and a pool in mid August. Now that’s a pilgrims dream.I stayed there in late August this year. Comfortable. Excellent meal. Would stay there again if passing that way.
Yes and I thanked her for it.I think ELHS220 was trying to be helpful by giving you a link to a site that they sincerely believed would have the information you are looking for.
Thumbs up from me for this place, we stayed here instead of Zubiri (although I would love to stay in Zubiri one day). Wonderful facilities and great pilgrim meal, and as others have mentioned a little shop around the corner. Nice place by the river to go and dangle those pilgrim feet in also.Also, I’m looking at San Nicolas Albergue in Larrasoana, any reviews from fellow pilgrims who have experienced this place would be much appreciated.
I did and loved it.I've never stayed there, but how about splitting the difference and stay at Hostel Acá y Allá in Urdániz?
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Información del Hostel Hostel Acá y Allá, en Urdániz: precio, plazas, características, etc...www.gronze.com
IMHO avoid the albergue in Larrasoana. When I last stayed there it was a rainy day. There was no heat, no covered place to do hand laundry or to try washed items.Hola me amigo/a’sI’ve stayed at Albergue Zaldiko in Zubiri. I’d like to stay someplace else my next go around. Any suggestions in Zubiri? Places to eat?
Also, I’m looking at San Nicolas Albergue in Larrasoana, any reviews from fellow pilgrims who have experienced this place would be much appreciated.
I stayed at San Nicolas albegue, but it was a while ago (2017). It is very clean, the rooms were good size, the shower/bathrooms were good. We arrived too late for the dinner at the albergue, but the hospitalero arranged a group dinner at a local restaurant for those of us who couldn't eat at the albergue. I remember that was good and they had a prilgrim menu. We did arrive early enough to sit outside at the tables at the albergue and have some wine and snacks. It's a cute little town. I'd definitely go back again.Hola me amigo/a’sI’ve stayed at Albergue Zaldiko in Zubiri. I’d like to stay someplace else my next go around. Any suggestions in Zubiri? Places to eat?
Also, I’m looking at San Nicolas Albergue in Larrasoana, any reviews from fellow pilgrims who have experienced this place would be much appreciated.
I also stayed there as I couldn't find a place in Zubiri. Aca Y All has a friendly owner/manager and very good evening mealI've never stayed there, but how about splitting the difference and stay at Hostel Acá y Allá in Urdániz?
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I do love a bit of Zubiri, especially in the summer when you can take a dip in the river.Hola me amigo/a’sI’ve stayed at Albergue Zaldiko in Zubiri. I’d like to stay someplace else my next go around. Any suggestions in Zubiri? Places to eat?
Also, I’m looking at San Nicolas Albergue in Larrasoana, any reviews from fellow pilgrims who have experienced this place would be much appreciated.
I stayed here in 2021. Loved it because —hosts were awesome, clean, modern, large inside communal area to sit, do laundry, outside covered area for eating, small pool, small yard with grass, two fantastic meals (dinner& breakfast). Off the Camino path about 600 meters but worth the extra steps. I don’t think there was a place to eat or shop for food in the town, but could be wrong. I would definitely stay here again.I've never stayed there, but how about splitting the difference and stay at Hostel Acá y Allá in Urdániz?
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Información del Hostel Hostel Acá y Allá, en Urdániz: precio, plazas, características, etc...www.gronze.com
If you like a swimming pool, Zubiri has a large municipal pool open to the public - over the bridge to the main road, turn right and walk for about 5 minus and you'll see itI have sent a WhatsApp message inquiring about a bed. It definitely sounds promising with great reviews and a pool in mid August. Now that’s a pilgrims dream.
I stayed at Albergue Suseia in Zubiri (June '23) and it was one of my favorite Albergues on the Camino Frances. Sara, the owner, was our host and made us feel so at home. She greeted us with homemade lemonade, and had rolled up newspaper for our wet shoes (it had rained over the Pyrenees). The home was lovely with a wonderful yard (garden) outside to rest as well as a living room inside. The community meal was a highlight. She cooked us some of the local specialties using her grandmother's recipes. I felt like I got a great taste of the region! It was such a wonderful night with a few other pilgrims as opposed to the zoo I'd experienced in Roncesvelles the night before! I would definitely recommend her place and would return there again myself.Hola me amigo/a’sI’ve stayed at Albergue Zaldiko in Zubiri. I’d like to stay someplace else my next go around. Any suggestions in Zubiri? Places to eat?
Also, I’m looking at San Nicolas Albergue in Larrasoana, any reviews from fellow pilgrims who have experienced this place would be much appreciated.
I stayed here in 2022. The swimming pool was a godsend and the communal meal was excellent!I've never stayed there, but how about splitting the difference and stay at Hostel Acá y Allá in Urdániz?
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That's what we had back in August. It was superb. I think it may be the house special. If your punters are only staying one night you probably don't need a huge repertoire!Delicious pollo asado and lots of it.
We stayed here too in 2022, our second time. A lovely warm welcome, a private room and a delicious evening meal and a help yourself breakfast.Zubiri for me…stayed here April 24th 2023.
http://www.alberguesuseia.com/
Amazing homemade super flavourful meal cooked and hosted by Sara. What a lovely and sweet person. Definitely would go back. Will cook vegetarian also. Super clean and great backyard.
I stayed at San Nicolas in April 2022. Excellent communal meal. Cozy and elegant dining room. Beds good. But beware! Overnight the hospitaleros moved all the trekking poles inside unbeknownst to me. In the morning I left early at 7 am. Door locked behind me and where are the poles? I waited an hour to find out. Nobody answered the door. Some lessons here, one being patience and acceptance.Hola me amigo/a’sI’ve stayed at Albergue Zaldiko in Zubiri. I’d like to stay someplace else my next go around. Any suggestions in Zubiri? Places to eat?
Also, I’m looking at San Nicolas Albergue in Larrasoana, any reviews from fellow pilgrims who have experienced this place would be much appreciated.
I, too, stayed at Pension el Peregrino In Larrasoana. It was a lovely place and the fellows who run it were very nice. I had a private room, and shared a bathroom. The cafe/bar/store across is run by a very nice man, though to be honest, the food choices are, as I recall from September 2022, very limited in Larrasoana.I can’t give an opinion on the hostel (I went posh and stayed in a pension) in Larassona but the cafe/bar/store there is run by a wonderful and welcoming couple and has a great pilgrim feel as the afternoon and evening goes on with everyone mixing and meeting for that reason alone I would go back to Larrossona
My husband and I stayed at Albergue San Nicolas in Larrasoana in 2016 and 2018, and we loved it both times. It's a small, clean albergue with a nice communal meal and a sunny patio area. We enjoyed talking with everyone staying there with us, and both times, we made good friends that we still keep in touch with. Smaller places are always my favourites.Hola me amigo/a’sI’ve stayed at Albergue Zaldiko in Zubiri. I’d like to stay someplace else my next go around. Any suggestions in Zubiri? Places to eat?
Also, I’m looking at San Nicolas Albergue in Larrasoana, any reviews from fellow pilgrims who have experienced this place would be much appreciated.
I stayed at San Nicolas 3 times in the last 3 years. I like it. Seems to be family run with very friendly staff and a homey atmosphere. They have a nice communal dinner, and will pack breakfast in a bag if you so desire. It makes a nice stopping point if you stayed at Orisson or Valcarlos the night before.Hola me amigo/a’sI’ve stayed at Albergue Zaldiko in Zubiri. I’d like to stay someplace else my next go around. Any suggestions in Zubiri? Places to eat?
Also, I’m looking at San Nicolas Albergue in Larrasoana, any reviews from fellow pilgrims who have experienced this place would be much appreciated.
IMHO avoid the albergue in Larrasoana. When I last stayed there it was a rainy day. There was no heat, no covered place to do hand laundry or to try washed items.
I contracted serious bronchitis from one night there.. this caused a two-day recuperation stop in a hotel at Pamplona while I sweated the infection out, with the assistance of a local pharmacist.
At the albergue, there was obvious condensation running down the sleeping room walls. Nothing could dry.
Many pilgrims prefer Zubiri. I agree with this.
Hope this helps,
Tom
DittoZubiri for me…stayed here April 24th 2023.
http://www.alberguesuseia.com/
Amazing homemade super flavourful meal cooked and hosted by Sara. What a lovely and sweet person. Definitely would go back. Will cook vegetarian also. Super clean and great backyard.
Yes, it was the municipal albergue. Thank you for clarifying.t2andreo, I assume you are talking about the municipal albergue in Larrasoana. I checked it out in June 2021 shortly after Spain started allowing US to enter. I found it chilly and with bad vibes, so I sought out San Nicolas. Had a great experience there, and stayed there twice more since.
I also had the same very positive experience at Suseia. Sara also did my laundry, 4 Euros each to wash and dryZubiri for me…stayed here April 24th 2023.
http://www.alberguesuseia.com/
Amazing homemade super flavourful meal cooked and hosted by Sara. What a lovely and sweet person. Definitely would go back. Will cook vegetarian also. Super clean and great backyard.
I had booked for May 23 but had to cancel my Camino!Another vote here for Suseia in Zubiri although it looks like you have already decided against this one? I stayed in 2023 and Sara is an exceptional host as well as a wonderful cook and I’ll go back there if I get the opportunity
I don’t like Larrasoana , just a personal opinion from a decade plus ago.Hola me amigo/a’sI’ve stayed at Albergue Zaldiko in Zubiri. I’d like to stay someplace else my next go around. Any suggestions in Zubiri? Places to eat?
Also, I’m looking at San Nicolas Albergue in Larrasoana, any reviews from fellow pilgrims who have experienced this place would be much appreciated.
My favourite stop along the CF. Only 12 beds, beautiful home cooked, five course meal, breakfast option, very clean, washing/drying, Sara has just started taking bookings for this year. Highly recommended.Zubiri for me…stayed here April 24th 2023.
http://www.alberguesuseia.com/
Amazing homemade super flavourful meal cooked and hosted by Sara. What a lovely and sweet person. Definitely would go back. Will cook vegetarian also. Super clean and great backyard.
I stayed there on my second night. A thoroughly enyoble stay. A small room for women and a room with a sitting/kitchen area and 4 bunks off. We had a communal meal/wine all laid on by the hostess with breakfast in the morning. A good introduction to meet fellow pilgrims. We saw a few in Santiago. A small swimming pool if you fancy a dip.I've never stayed there, but how about splitting the difference and stay at Hostel Acá y Allá in Urdániz?
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Información del Hostel Hostel Acá y Allá, en Urdániz: precio, plazas, características, etc...www.gronze.com
In Larrasoana there’s a small grocery around the corner from the Nicolas albergue. The fellow that runs that place is a sweet, generous character. I’d stop there, but make sure you bring him a CD.I’ve never stayed in Larrasoana. I ventured off stage on my first, second and third Camino. My question was very well thought out. I’ve read many reviews and did my research but still want opinions from my fellow pilgrims here.
Funny, people can post about socks and get miles and miles of individual responses on this forum. I don’t understand why I’m receiving pushback. (Not from you per sey).
As a matter of fact, I was a little hesitant to post my question here. What a shame.
I stayed there in Sept 2022. It's located in the small hamlet of Urdaniz just west of the magnesium mine. Less than 1/2 mile off the trail and across a highway. Run by a nice couple (wife speaks Engligh) who live on 2nd floor. Stocked honor bar, good communal meal and breakfast. I took advantage of their small swimming pool to cool down my feet after that day's descent into Zubriri.I've never stayed there, but how about splitting the difference and stay at Hostel Acá y Allá in Urdániz?
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Información del Hostel Hostel Acá y Allá, en Urdániz: precio, plazas, características, etc...www.gronze.com
Thank you! Yes, I've decided this will be the place. I'm really looking forward to the meal and that pool, oh the pool.I stayed there in Sept 2022. It's located in the small hamlet of Urdaniz just west of the magnesium mine. Less than 1/2 mile off the trail and across a highway. Run by a nice couple (wife speaks Engligh) who live on 2nd floor. Stocked honor bar, good communal meal and breakfast. I took advantage of their small swimming pool to cool down my feet after that day's descent into Zubriri.
It's always worth going 'off-stage' in my experience.Why stay at the same villages and towns this time around?
On my first Camino, I ventured off-stage, meaning quieter villages etc.
Worth consideration??
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