Where to Stay on the Camino Frances? Private/public albergues, hotels & hostels

In this video, I’m going to give you my firsthand experience staying in both private and shared rooms at albergues, hotels, and hostels on the Camino Frances. I’ll answer some of the biggest questions you might have, like what is an albergue, what is the difference between a private and municipal albergue, and should I book in advance or just show up the same day?
Throughout my 500-mile solo journey, I stayed at over 30 albergues, hostels, and hotels. Some were right along the most popular stops along the way, while others were a little more off the beaten path, rustic, and charming. I stayed in both private and shared rooms, so I really had a good mix of what’s out there.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
1:30 What is an albergue?
2:30 Types of Albergues on Camino Frances
2:37 Municipal Albergues
2:54 Private Albergues
3:22 Donativo/Albergue Parroquial
4:00 Hotels & Airbnbs
4:58 Should I Book in Advance?
6:00 Stages, Explained
7:10 What Are Your Thoughts?
7:25 How to Book Accommodations
8:46 The Last 100km
9:12 Apps for the Camino Frances
9:42 The Bottom Line on Shared vs. Private Rooms
10:58 Outro
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[@jenontherunn]

My FULL accommodations list: www.jenontherun.com/where-to-stay-camino-frances

[@lizstrailsandtravels4624]

Thank you and congratulations Planning first next year :)

[@anneokane7172]

Thanks for all the very useful information. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your videos.

[@jenontherunn]

More to come! Just released episode 3 in the series. Thank you SO much for watching! I hope you enjoy 💕

[@afpellerito]

Very informative and extremely helpful, thank you!

[@jenontherunn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lucvandenbrempt7800]

For the CF I would only book a place to sleep in SJPDP and Roncesvalles. After that: the Camino provides.

[@user-mc4ye6hn8l]

איזה יופי של העברת מסר מאוד נהניתי ❤

[@jenontherunn]

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[@craigkimble1467]

I biked and booked every hotel, it created a inflexible schedule to make it to my destination, but I found it preferable, my wife walked and either booked nothing or at times booked the day before her intended destination, no wrong answer IMHO 😊

[@jenontherunn]

Agreed -- making reservations doesn't offer much flexibility, but it gives you the security of knowing where you'll stay and where you can send your bag. I tried both ways, although usually I found myself booking at least one night ahead. Love to hear how the two of you experienced the Camino in your own style that suits you best and I agree, there is truly no wrong way to do the Camino! 😃 💜

[@craigkimble1467]

@jenontherunn yes, we're headed back in May with our daughter, and I'm going to bike from Pamplona, then hike from Sarria, they are gonna walk from maybe Pamplona... 😀

[@ljkiser]

I’m just at the beginning of this video so I’m not sure what you discuss here but one reason I would be hesitant about any part of the Camino would be your bed bug experience. Gross. So sorry you had that happen. Now that I’ve made my preemptive comment I’ll go watch and see if you mention that. Trying to share, like and comment your channel for you! :)

[@jenontherunn]

I totally understand. The bed bug situation is icky. Most people find them gross, but one thing that helped me get over it once it happened was thinking the health risk was low. They are primarily just an annoyance. Also, I think if you try to go at the start of the season and are very selective about where you stay (read google reviews before each stay), you can avoid them.

[@jenontherunn]

Thank you so much for liking, commenting, and sharing. It truly makes a big difference. The support from the Camino community here on KZbin has made a huge impact on the success of this channel. I am really grateful 🥹♥️🙏

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Hello