Accommodation listing for Camping El Real (Hostel) in Puente La Reina / Gares on Frances.
Address: Paraje el real, C. Camping el Real, s/n
Phone: 948 34 02 20
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A truly wonderful stay! The double room and other areas were very clean. The location is on a hillside, offering stunning views and a beautiful natural environment. The staff was incredibly kind; they noticed that we were hikers and gave us muscle-relaxing massage cream. We are very grateful to them!
It's cheap and affordable for a bed and a bath. You cannot complain about the location as it was clearly mentioned that there is an uphill walk and if you are walking the Camino this is not a big deal. basic facilities are also available like bar hand/washing machine, ample outdoor clothes line, picnic tables, etc. A supplemental dinner and breakfast is also offered so no need to find a place to eat.
Avoid this place, unless you really want to use the pool (and the other albergue in town with a pool is full). A small bottle of water was €1.70. The rooms are not nice, even for an albergue. Many of the beds aren’t even in rooms, actually, just in a large hall with some dividers. I’ll give them that the place is clean, but the price of the food and drinks really left a bad taste in my mouth.
Overpriced for camping and not worth while. Hard to justify 10€ per person for camping when a bed at the auberge costs €13. When asking if we could switch to a bed instead he said no more available but then proceeded to take in at least 10 more people without a booking. Breakfast also overpriced at €5 pp for a small bread roll with jam and donuts. Also no soap provided which makes me wonder where my 10€pp is going
The hostel is very far from the city which is very hard to get after a long day of hike in Camino or to get back to city for dinner or shopping. The facility doesn't offer anything. There were no soap in the washrooms or bed sheets. The facility looks a bit like jail more than a hostel. The reception was very rude and didn't really help us with our concerns. Overall there are much better hostels in town to get accommodation.
