Casa de la Abuela - Albergue

This has been my absolute favourite albergue on the Camino so far (hopefully the bizarrely negative reviews below will put off those walking the Camino with the wrong attitude!). José is a wonderful host who works hard to make every pilgrim’s experience very special. For example, I am a fit woman in my 30s and he asked whether I was willing to sleep on the top bunk because he knew the guests arriving later were older and might struggle climbing up the ladder. How thoughtful! This is what the spirit of the Camino is about and I am more than happy to be part of this collective kindness. I see a lot of guests arriving to receive, why don’t we start to think about how we can give as part of our Camino experience? José shared a beautiful 3-course meal with wine for the very modest contribution of €10, a special lentil & chorizo recipe that his “abuela” used to cook for the family. This was a great opportunity to get to know my fellow guests better and as a result I’ve made new friends for life. We then followed José’s recommendation to head down to a special mass in the cathedral (a 2 min walk because of this hostel’s amazing location) which was a wonderful experience - followed by moscato & biscuits with the local congregation in the cloisters! Need I go on? Breakfast was also provided including great coffee and homemade cake. The bathrooms were spacious and spotless. The beds were perfectly comfortable and the location was fabulous right in the heart of the old town. Thank you to you and your family José for creating such a special experience for us along the Camino. May you be blessed with guests who arrive with humility, gratitude and a desire to make your experience as host a pleasant one!

I had a terrible experience at this albergue. There was no common room for guests, and while there was a big kitchen, it was only for staff use. Guests were confined to their rooms and bunk beds for seating. When I asked the receptionist if I could sit in the kitchen, she rudely declined and suggested me to find another albergue with a common room, after that she laughted in my face. I do not recommend staying here. Visited this place at April 24

This place is full of love for us camino hikers! Great value for money and a albergue where you get a real touch of Spain. Everything is relaxed and they are so helpfull. Washing your cloth for 1-2 euros, breakfast 3,5 and three course dinner for 10. Bravo

Everything was perfect! The owner really cares of everything and everyone. He came to tell us that the storm is nearby and he closed all of the windows to protect pilgrims and their stuff. Every room is perfectly clean, included bathroom. The dinner was delicious and full of fiber, proteins and vitamins. Breakfast was also very good with home made cake. I highly recommend this place!

Excellent stay at a very friendly location. this place was so clean and welcoming. the private room was comfy and nothing was too much trouble