Different Types Of Accommodation On The Camino De Santiago: Explore Your Options!

[@robscamino]

What type of accomodation do you like or are planning to use on Camino?

[@Irishpewtuber]

They all look like really nice spots to stay at. You really have sold the invierno to me now.

[@robscamino]

I think here are 3-4 on there from the Invierno. I have only walked the Frances (3), Invierno, VdlP and Fisterra so far. But I thought these were fairly representative of the accommodation on those routes. Maybe in the back of my mind I was hoping to show those planning their first Camino, not to bother about 'Hotels' but to look at and embrace a variety of accommodation types. Mix it up. 🙂

[@Irishpewtuber]

@robscamino I mixed it up big style back in May. Not intentionally, just took what ever accommodation was left. Be it a bed in an albergue, a private room in a hostel or casa rural. The invierno I think will be my next adventure in Spain. The Frances has become a victim of it's success me thinks.

[@robscamino]

Just be aware on the Invierno, that you do need to plan your stages a bit more carefully than say the Frances. There is 'enough' infrastructure, but not 'lots' of choices. These were my stages. I wanted to keep under 25 kms / day. (V) = in video. 1 - Villavieja 16 (Municipal Albergue) - Amazing!! (V) 2 - Las Medulas 12 (Hotel Medulo) 3 - Sobradelo 19 (Bar Mar) 4 - A Rua 20 (Hostal Niza) 5 - Solden 19 (apartment) (V) 6 - A Labrada 22 (Pension Pacita) 7 - Monforte 20 (Hotel Cardinal) 8 - Vilarino 19 (Casa Rural Torre Vilarino) 9 - Penasillas 22 (Hotel Vilaseco - 2kms before village) (V) 10 - Rodeiro 17 (Hostal Carpanteiras) (V) 11 - lalin 22 (Hotel Pontinas) 12 - Bandeira 22 (Victorino Hotel) 13 - Lestado 20 (Rural Hotel) 14 - Santiago 14

[@Irishpewtuber]

@@robscamino got'ya. I just go for the walk. Getting to Santiago isn't a priority for me.

[@robscamino]

Yes I agree. I only spent 3 days on the Frances last year. I loved it of course. But gee it was busy....... And without being a grumpy old man, I think it's changing. Becoming very commercial with tour companies, luggage transfers etc etc Sadly I think that all starts to undermine the essence of the Camino. Letting go........trusting in the Camino.........and finding a sense of freedom. But hey, if it helps others walk a Camino that would not have otherwise. Then in my mind that's a good thing. 🙂 That's the great thing about the Camino. There are routes to suit all tastes........ My next one will certainly be more remote. Maybe the Madrid....... I love being alone in the landscape, to just............be. 🙂

[@shaunminehan]

love a 7 euro albergue you get all to youself.... although impossible on the Frances still can do on quiet routes off season!!

[@robscamino]

7 Euros? No, this one was expensive! 10 Euros. Though of course we are OK to leave more. 😉

[@mtmoonan]

Thanks Rob!

[@robscamino]

There were a couple of fancy places last time.........I left those out. 🙄 Though I have to say, I enjoy the more simple accommodation!

[@paulafitz532]

Thank you Rob. Good to have your video pop up in my feed. I was wondering if maybe you were on another Camino! 😊😊

[@robscamino]

I wish!! Just busy at work sadly....... 😥

[@paulafitz532]

@@robscamino 😊😊😊 Darn work! 😂😂😂

[@michaelpowell2717]

Ah, memories. I recognise some Albergues that I slept in.

[@robscamino]

There were some great ones on that walk !

[@michaelpowell2717]

@@robscamino Via de la Plata

[@robscamino]

@@michaelpowell2717 Yes, many are from the Via de la Plata

[@stinaolsen6909]

I guess the answer is no, but the stone cabin with threes out of the roof (4m15s) had a sign from the Norwegian Olavsway - do you know why? (Unless its on the Camino de San Olav from Burgos to Coverubias, but I dont think you have been there (yet)? Pilegrimsleden = Camino. Herberge = Albergue.

[@robscamino]

It was actually a Donativo Albergue on the VdlP in Fuenterroble . I suspect that the various name plaques might be related to those who helped in construction or funding? alberguedefuenterroble.wordpress.com/

[@robscamino]

Here is your answer about the Stone Cabin. www-mundicamino-com.translate.goog/una-casa-noruega-en-la-via-de-la-plata/?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc

[@stinaolsen6909]

@@robscamino wow -thats amazing. Thanks alot for you research 👏.

[@robscamino]

Do you have a favourite accomodation place to recommend?

[@robscamino]

This is probably my all time favourite! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmGYn5auqsxjeJI

[@fishnmick9570]

I’m a terrible sleeper so prefer private casa rurales etc. staying in private hotels does not detract from meeting people

[@robscamino]

True. I get that. I'm a bad sleeper. And I was of the same mind on my first 3 Caminos. But on this last one, I 'promised' myself to try lots of different options. So I tried lots (maybe 20) Albergues. And what did I find? 1. I slept just as well. I've had very noisy private rooms! 2. The privacy thing is really a non issue. Everyone is discrete. Like you, if I stay in private rooms I still meet loads of people. But I found mixing it up a bit was really good. And in many places last time (because of the routes), Albergues were the only options! 🙂 Some Albergues were really memorable, because of the building, location, hosts, other Pilgrims, all manner of reasons. If using private rooms I now try to keep the budget down a bit. Because (A). I need to. and (B). some of the worst nights sleep have been in very expensive places! I have learned that a good nights sleep has nothing to do with how much you pay for the room / bed. i.e. Worst night sleep (160 euro) never again.......... Best nights sleep (10 euro) including a wonderful mountain view!

[@fishnmick9570]

Yes agree. I wouldn’t say o had a good night sleep in all hotels. At one we wanted to leave at 3 am as the bed was so bad :)

[@robscamino]

Almost done that myself a couple of times. Thinking "If I can't sleep. I might as well walk"! But that was noise from other rooms or outside. I had a couple of Albergues last time..........all to myself. Magical. 🙂

[@debsmith8102]

How old are you….I’m 75 and beating if I’m too old to do it

[@robscamino]

67. But I've wallked with lots of Pilgrims your age and over. If you are reasonably healthy, and walk within your capabilities, you'll be fine.

[@debsmith8102]

@@robscamino thank you♥️♥️👍