Albergue Melide

It is clean and as depicted in pictures. The garden and common area is pleasant. You should be aware that the rules are strict, curfew at 11 PM with no possibility to enter (strange for Spain when people sometimes go for dinner around that time). Also, lights are switched on at 7 AM. But my main concern, which I felt really uncomfortable with, is the impossibility to go out of the building at night. The common area is closed and the front door is closed as well. I do not like the feeling of not being able to decide to leave a place when I want to. Also, bed sheets are paper sheets and you have to pay extra for a blanket. But it is very cheap in total. So, if you are looking for a cheap place and you are ok with the rules (and not being able to leave when you want), then this place is all right.

Right upon arriving, we were read a rather long list of thing we must and can't do. The kitchen in the photos is not accessible by the pilgrims but only by the owner. Blankets are extra 2€. Lights go out at 10, public area closes at 9:30 P.m. Cancellation fees are too harsh in my opinion- if we could, we would go elsewhere because of this: in the shower, for 5 minutes, I was waiting for the water to get warm, then went to complain about this and they told me that other pilgrims didnt have problems with this so it's ok. The lady (another owner? Perhaps the one in charge) suddenly started laughing while being on her phone and I asked her if she finds my problem funny and if she has a problem with me, to which she replied: "I am laughing because my friend said something. And I dont have a problem, you have a problem (she's pointing her finger at me). I can talk to my friends whenever I want." So basically she was very arrogant and created an unpleasant atmosphère. The rooms are ok, pretty big axtually ! The bed sheets are the thinnest that can be. The house is a rebuilt storage place it seems. No lockable locker. Not an albergue to go. Plus when you go camino primitivo, it's across the whole town.

I love how all the Albergue has unique characteristics. We were welcomed into this modern albergue with gas stove to warm our cold bodies as we checked in. I sent my bag to another accommodation by mistake and our host readily helped us locate the missing luggage. Kitchen was well stocked and you could order meals, drinks or even get some basic goods. I loved how the dormitory was set up to give some privacy but still be efficient and price competitive. Would definitely come back if I was passing through. Thanks for letting us stay over.

Brand new albergue, with very helpful hard working hosts. Very clean and quiet, with privacy for beds. Great common room and our hosts made great coffee this morning. Would highly recommend

It's a little out of the way if you're walking the Primitivo but it's definitely worthwhile. The hospitaleros are super friendly and helpful, very clean albergue, just a nice vibe in general.