There’s accommodation on the Camino Francés to suit every taste and budget from inexpensive dorm rooms to fancy hotels so, regardless of your budget and travel style, you should have no issues finding somewhere that suits your needs.
Traditionally pilgrims stay in albergues when walking the Camino and there are two types.
Municipal albergues, which are solely for use by pilgrims, can cost as little as €5 a night. However, you can’t book the municipal albergues so, if you want to have the best chance of a bed for the night you need to make sure you get there early. This is one reason why so many people start walking at first light so that they can be at the front of the queue when the albergue opens for the day.
Private albergues can be used by anyone and, although they’re more expensive than the municipal ones, are still very reasonably priced. The advantage they have is that they can be booked in advance.
Staying in an albergue will usually involve sleeping in a dorm although some of the private albergues do have private rooms, but if communal sleeping isn’t your cup of tea (and it’s not mine) there are plenty of alternatives.
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For this Camino I was walking with a group so everything was already arranged and booked for me. However, when I walked the Camino Portugués previously I planned everything myself and made the decision to not only use private rooms but also to book my accommodation ahead using booking.com.
Doing it this way meant that not only was I confident that I had a bed guaranteed for the night but meant that I could take my time walking and didn’t have to start walking too early to rush to the next stop.
One thing I noticed on the way from Sarria to Santiago was how busy it was compared to the Camino Portugués so if you’re someone, like me, who prefers to plan ahead and be prepared then pre-booking your accommodation might be the best option for you.
Read an overview of my Camino Francés five day itinerary
Here’s all the accommodation on the Camino Francés I used when walking the final 100 kms between Sarria and Santiago de Compostela.
Sarria – Pensión la Estación
As you can probably guess from the name, Pensión la Estación is situated right next to the bus station so if you’re arriving in Sarria by public transport it’s ideally located. It’s also not too far from the actual Camino itself so you won’t have to go too far to officially start your journey.
My room was on the ground floor near the reception area which meant that it was a bit noisy with people coming and going, particularly those who were leaving very early in the morning. However, it had a decent bed and a good shower (all you really need on the Camino). There’s also free wifi and access to a shared kitchen.
It’s also next door to a fantastic bakery, Panaderia Paralles, which opens early so that you can get some supplies for the day ahead. The bread is delicious as are the empanadas.
Pensión la Estación, Matías López 106, Sarria
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Portomarin – Casa do Aloumiño
In Portomarin I stayed in the lovely Casa do Aloumiño. It’s at the opposite end of Portomarin from the Camino but it’s a small town so it only takes ten minutes to get there and it’s also handily located for shops, bars, and restaurants.
Casa do Aloumiño is a four bedroom, two bathroom house with a shared living room and fully equipped kitchen. It also has a small garden but, thanks to the weather when I walked, I didn’t get to enjoy that!
It was spotlessly clean, the bed was comfortable, and its location on the edge of town meant that it was quiet in the night save for some dogs barking in the distance at one point.
There are several other holiday homes on the same street. Others in the group stayed in PortoHome II, which is next door but one.
Casa do Aloumiño, Calle Albariza 3, Portomarin
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Palas de Rei – Estrela do Camiño
From the outside Estrela do Camlño doesn’t look particularly attractive and gives off very strong eastern bloc housing vibes, but the resemblance ends once you get inside where the rooms are more akin to a Premier Inn.
Each room has a private bathroom with an excellent shower (just what was needed after arriving soaking wet and covered in mud) and the bed was really comfortable so I got a great night’s sleep.
A continental buffet breakfast was included which is served from 7am every morning.
A plus for this accommodation is that it’s right on the Camino so you can get up and be directly on your way in the morning.
Estrela do Camiño, Poli Parque Empresarial, 2, Palas de Rei
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Arzúa – Viviendas de Uso Turistico
Viviendas de Uso Turistico in Arzúa was a four bedroom, two bathroom apartment just a short walk from the Camino. The apartment also had a shared living area and kitchen.
There was a nice garden but, again, the weather wasn’t in our favour so we didn’t get to make any use of the outdoor space.
The bed was comfortable and I had one of my best night’s sleep here – even the occasional dog barking in the night didn’t keep me awake for longer than a minute or two.
We had trouble in Arzúa finding anywhere open to have a meal so popped to the nearest supermarket and made use of the kitchen in the apartment which had everything we needed.
Viviendas de Uso Turistico, Rúa de Ramón Franco 86, Arzúa
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O Pedrouzo – Noja Rooms
Our accommodation in O Pedrouzo, Noja Rooms, was right on the main street, but a short detour from the Camino.
This was another that didn’t look particularly appealing from the outside but, once we’d figured how to get into the building (there are two entrances), was actually very nice inside. Bedrooms are clustered in small units with a shared bathroom for most, although I was fortunate to get a private bathroom.
The walls were very thin so I could hear other people talking although, thankfully, all went to bed fairly early so didn’t keep me awake. The wifi signal was also pretty weak so I had to use my phone’s data allowance.
Noja Rooms, Avenida Santiago 10, O Pedrouzo
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Santiago de Compostela – Albergue Monte do Gozo
Our final accommodation on the Camino Francés was in the Albergue Monte do Gozo. It’s situated on the outskirts of Santiago and is reminiscent of a holiday camp with accommodation blocks leading off from a central path. You’ll actually walk past it on your way to Santiago.
The room itself was clean with a decent shower and comfortable bed and there was also free wifi throughout. There’s an onsite restaurant and bar, and breakfast was continental buffet style.
The main drawback to this accommodation was its distance from Santiago. When you’re still walking the Camino you know that the end is almost in sight when you pass the albergue. However, when you’ve finished your Camino and want to get to your accommodation to freshen up you’ll need to take a bus or taxi if you don’t fancy retracing your steps.
Albergue Monte do Gozo, Rúa do Gozo 18, Santiago de Compostela
If you prefer to stay closer to Santiago then I would suggest taking a look at Hospederia San Martin Pinario which is just around the corner from the Cathedral. It’s a converted monastery with a mix of modernised rooms or, if you prefer, you can stay in one of the original monk’s cells.
Read more about my stay in the Hospederia San Martin Pinario including how to book a pilgrim room.
If you want to splash out and celebrate your arrival in Santiago in style why not book a stay at the Parador de Santiago – Hostal Reis Catolicos which is in a prime spot in Praza do Obradoiro right next to the Cathedral?
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I hope you’ve found this helpful if you’re thinking about walking the Camino Francés from Sarria to Santiago in the future. Let me know in the comments any favourites you have.
Buen Camino
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