When you’re looking for accommodation on the Camino Portugués Coastal route you need to think about whether you want to stay in a cheap and cheerful dorm room, an anonymous hotel, a small family-run guest house, or an apartment to share with friends. Whatever you decide, you’ll have no problems finding somewhere for a decent night’s sleep whatever your budget.
If you’re planning to walk the Central route I have a similar post with all my accommodation choices.
If you’re on a budget then you’ll probably choose to stay in an albergue.
Municipal albergues, which are specifically for pilgrims, can cost as little as €5 a night. You can’t book municipal albergues in advance so, to be sure of getting a bed for the night in one, you’ll generally have to start walking early so that you’re at the front of the queue when they open.
Private albergues are more expensive but still very reasonably priced and can be booked in advance.
A lot of pilgrims are very vocal about the fact that, for the true Camino experience, you should stay in albergues (preferably municipal ones). However, communal sleeping isn’t for everyone – it certainly isn’t for me – and, having now walked three Caminos, I can safely say private rooms are definitely my preferred choice of accommodation. I have stayed in dorms when there’s been no other choice but prefer to have my own bed in my own room.
Obviously staying in private rooms works out much more expensive but, for a decent night’s sleep in a room of my own, I’m more than happy to pay.
Over the course of my walk from Porto to Santiago de Compostela on the Senda Litoral and Coastal route I stayed in a total of fourteen different places and, because I was walking this Camino with a friend, these were a mix of private rooms and apartments.
This time I booked all the accommodation before I left home (another contentious issue among some Camino veterans) so that we didn’t have to worry about finding anything along the way.
I made most of the bookings about six weeks in advance and found that, even at that stage, many of the places I wanted to stay were already fully booked so it seems that booking ahead and opting for private rooms is growing in popularity.
One of the perks for me of booking my accommodation in advance was that I knew I had a room for the night guaranteed so I didn’t have to be on the road at sunrise, or earlier, rushing to the next stage to be one of the first in the queue at the local albergue. This was a godsend on several days of our walk when extremely bad weather meant that we set off late morning to avoid the worst of the storms.
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I used a combination of Booking.com and the Camino Ninja app to find my accommodation. The great thing about Camino Ninja is the map for each town shows you where accommodation is situated in relation to the actual path so you can aim for something as close to the Camino route as possible.
On this Camino I was using a luggage transfer service so I had to make sure that my chosen service (Pilbeo) was able to collect from, and deliver to, the accommodation that I’d selected. Fortunately they do work with a large number of hostels, hotels and apartments so there were no real issues there and, as a luggage service, they were excellent and I’d highly recommend them.
Here’s all the accommodation on the Camino Portugués Coastal route that I stayed in between Porto and Santiago. All prices are correct as of October 2024. I’ve also listed other suggestions that I considered but didn’t book as they either weren’t available for the dates I wanted, or weren’t serviced by Pilbeo at that time.
Read my thirteen day itinerary of the Camino Portugués Coastal route
Porto – Porto Old Town Tourism Apartments
Located in the heart of Porto’s old town and just a few minutes’ walk from Trindade station, Porto Old Town Tourism Apartments are an ideal choice if you’re coming by metro from the airport.
Our two bedroom apartment had a large living and dining area with a small self-contained kitchen unit to maximise space. The bed was really comfortable and, despite being in the heart of the city’s old town, I didn’t hear any outside noise even on a Saturday night.
If you’re planning to spend a few days in Porto ahead of your Camino the apartment is convenient for sightseeing and close to Mercado do Bolhão where you can pick up provisions for your Camino during the day and enjoy a good meal at one of the first floor restaurants by night.
Read about my favourite things to see and do in Porto before the Camino
Porto Old Town Tourism Apartments are also just a fifteen minute walk from the Cathedral so were really convenient for us to officially start our Camino journey.
The price per night was €148.50 which isn’t unreasonable for a large city like Porto, particularly if you’re sharing the cost with another person as I was.
Porto Old Town Tourism Apartments, Rua de Fernandes Tomás 877, Porto
Other places to consider in Porto:
Zero Box Lodge, a quirky hotel in a converted bank, where each room is a wooden box. I stayed here at the start of my first Camino and you can read what I thought of Zero Box Lodge here.
The Passenger Hostel which is located right inside São Bento station. This hotel has mostly dorm rooms although there are some private rooms.
Hotel 3K Porto Airport. If you’re flying into Porto late at night this is a convenient airport hotel where I stayed in 2023. It’s also just a few minutes away from the Coastal Camino trail so, if you don’t want to go into Porto and start from the Cathedral, you can easily start from here. If you do intend to go into Porto it’s just across the road from a Metro station for easy access to the city.
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Praia de Angeiras – Blue Beach Apartment
Blue Beach is a one bedroom apartment one block behind the seafront, so virtually on the Camino path. It had a large living/dining area with a sofa bed, a good sized kitchen, and a terrace with table and chairs for some al fresco dining and cost €118 for the night.
Praia de Angeiras is very small so the apartment was close to all the local bars and restaurants (although, unfortunately, they were all closed the day we stayed). It’s worth checking opening times if you stay here and, if you’ll be arriving on a Sunday like we were, you might want to bring your own provisions from Porto. There is a supermarket nearby which, fortunately, was open so we were at least able to buy food for the evening.
Blue Beach Apartment, Av. da Praia de Angeiras 573, Lavra
There isn’t a lot of accommodation in Praia de Angeiras to choose from so you may decide to walk to Labruge. Alternatives to Blue Beach I considered are:
Parque de Campismo Orbitur Angeiras. This is a campsite offering accommodation in mobile homes which sleep up to five so would be a cost effective choice if you’re travelling in a group.
Smiling Places Guest House. This one is in Labruge and has a pool – perfect for winding down after your walk if you’re doing the Camino during the summer months.
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Póvoa de Varzim – Big House
Big House was a great find and not far off the Camino path. We had a private room each with ensuite bathrooms. The rooms were small but were really well thought out to maximise the space and each came equipped with a fridge, a coffee machine, and complementary bottles of water.
On the first floor there’s a lovely communal area and, when Oscar, the owner, was showing us around, he gave us a glass of port in the bar which was a nice touch.
The shower was strong and the bed was comfortable – all you really need after a long day’s walking! It’s close to the town centre in Póvoa de Varzim as well as not too far from the Camino path and cost €50 per room.
Big House, R. Latino Coelho 104, Póvoa de Varzim
According to Google, Big House is temporarily closed. I hope that it is only seasonal as it was one of my favourite stops along the way.
Other places I considered in Póvoa de Varzim:
Siglas & Runas II. I stayed here on a previous visit to Póvoa de Varzim but, on this occasion, it wasn’t available on my chosen date. However, it’s definitely worth considering. I had a private room with ensuite bathroom and there’s a communal kitchen, as well as breakfast included in the price. There’s also a small outdoor area where Helena gave me a glass of port on arrival – can’t complain!
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Esposende – InnEsposende Sports Hostel
We had private rooms here at InnEsposende Sports Hostel which were spacious with large comfortable beds and ensuite bathrooms for €47 per room.
The hostel has a mix of private rooms and dorms and there’s a communal area with a good sized seating area and kitchen on the first floor. As it’s just one block away from the seafront I had a sea view from my room – unfortunately, the weather was so bad by this stage that all I could see was a grey mist!
The building is accessed by key codes and check-in only opens at 3pm – we arrived early and soaking wet so had to find a coffee shop to kill time until we could get into our rooms. However, check-in itself was very quick and easy so we were thankfully in our rooms and out of our wet gear in minutes.
InnEsposende Sports Hostel, R. Conde Agrolongo 22, Esposende
Other places I considered in Esposende:
Hotel Suave Mar. Away from the centre of Esposende but directly on the seafront, and the Camino route, this would be perfect for a sunny day as it has a large outdoor pool – perfect for relaxing and soothing those aching legs!
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Viana do Castelo – Casa Melo Alvim
Casa Melo Alvim is a lovely old hotel, stuffed full of antiques, situated in a converted 16th century building near the railway station.
It’s a long walk from Esposende and the day we walked there was torrential rain so it was such a blessing to be able to have a hot shower and make use of the hairdryer to dry my damp walking shoes!
Breakfast was included and was a great selection of hot and cold food, including lots of tasty pastries (always a bonus as far as I’m concerned!). The price was €75 per room which is on the expensive side but it’s a beautiful building and well worth it after such a long walk.
The hotel has a nice outdoor area with a pool which, unfortunately, we didn’t get to enjoy because of the weather, as well as a restaurant and craft beer bar.
Casa Melo Alvim, Av. Conde Carreira 28, Viana do Castelo
Other options in Viana do Castelo:
Hotel Fabrica do Chocolate. I stayed here in 2023 as the final stop on my ill-fated first attempt at walking the Coastal route (you can read about the mistakes I made on the Camino here) and it was money well spent. It’s in an old chocolate factory, with chocolate themed rooms, and one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had in a hotel. If you fancy treating yourself you won’t be disappointed.
Hotel Laranjeira. A boutique hotel in the heart of Viana’s old town with panoramic views of the Basilica of Santa Luzia from the rooms.
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Caminha – Nature & Beach Resort, Aldeamento Turístico do Camarido
Aldeamento Turístico do Camarido is a small resort just outside of Caminha where we had a two bedroom apartment, with both rooms having ensuite bathrooms. There was also an extra single bed on the mezzanine level which would be handy if you were walking in a group.
The apartment had a small living and dining area, a kitchen, plus an outside terrace and cost €100 for the night. There’s a nice pool but, again, we didn’t have the weather to make use of it but, in summer, this would be a great place to spend the night.
If you plan to stay here I’d suggest taking the road rather than following the path through the forest as the road passes right past the complex. If you go through the forest you’ll either have to backtrack when you reach the end or, if you cut across the forest like we did, you’ll end up having to find your way through some woodland and cross the railway line – not ideal!
Aldeamento Turístico do Camarido, Avenida Camarido, 200 Lugar da Joaninha, Cristelo
Other options in Caminha:
Muralha de Caminha. I stayed here in 2023 and it’s perfectly located for exploring Caminha’s old town, as well as getting the boat to Spain as it’s right on the river with lovely views as well as a restaurant onsite.
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Oia – Casa Toñi
Casa Toñi is a real gem of a place and Toñi and her husband Guillermo were fantastic hosts.
It’s a two-bedroom apartment with a lovely living area and a good sized kitchen which was well stocked with everything we needed. There was water in the fridge and Guillermo came round with a cold beer for us too. There’s a beautiful view from the terrace in front of the apartment – sadly we didn’t get to see any of the stunning sunsets that this area is renowned for due to the weather!
It’s out of Oia itself which makes for a shorter day’s walking the following day but is easy to find from the Camino path. Due to its location Toñi offered to drive us back into Oia to either visit the supermarket so we could buy provisions or to eat in one of the local restaurants, which was very welcome. She also asked if we had any laundry and washed and dried our dirty clothes for us at no extra cost.
Toñi and Guillermo live in the apartment next door and sent us on our way with a warm hug the following morning. The cost was €71 which was an absolute steal especially as Toñi was kind enough to do our laundry for us and drive us to the supermarket.
Casa Toñi, Estrada Xeral, 23, Oia
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Baiona – Hotel Carabela la Pinta
Hotel Carabela la Pinta is a fairly basic hotel but, after another day of walking in the rain, I was just glad of a warm shower and a comfortable bed. It’s not far off the Camino route and close to shops, bars, and restaurants so makes for a good budget stay.
It’s on a fairly busy street but I didn’t hear any outside noise during the night so was able to get a good night’s sleep ahead of a long day walking to Vigo, and at €40 per room was a bargain.
Hotel Carabela la Pinta, Camino Entrehuertas,21-1º Esquina Calle Carabela la Pinta, Baiona
Other options in Baiona:
Baiona has a Parador if you fancy a night of luxury on your Camino.
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Vigo – B&B Hotel
Vigo is a big city so, naturally, has a huge selection of places to stay but I selected B&B Hotel due to the fact that the Camino passes right past the front door.
It’s a decent budget hotel not dissimilar to a Premier Inn with free coffee and other hot drinks available in reception around the clock, and breakfast included in the price. It cost €63 per room which, for a city centre, I thought was reasonable and would stay here again.
There are plenty of places to eat nearby and it’s close enough to the historic centre if you wanted to explore.
B&B Hotel, Rúa de Alfonso XIII, 11, Santiago de Vigo, Vigo
Other places I considered in Vigo:
Hotel del Mar – close to Vigo’s old town this hotel is also near the port which would be handy if you’re planning to have a rest day exploring the nearby Cies Islands.
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Redondela – El Piso de la Placita
El Piso de la Placita is a two bedroom apartment with a large kitchen and dining area, and separate living room. It’s close to the Camino path and within walking distance of the town centre. It cost €100 for the night. Entry was by key code which was sent by text message so we were able to access the property without meeting the owner.
El Piso de la Placita, Praza da Constitución 1812, 2, Redondela
Other options in Redondela:
A Boa Estrela. I stayed here in 2022 when I walked the Central route and had a private room with a shared bathroom. You can read what I thought about La Boa Estrela here.
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Pontevedra – Hotel Madrid
Hotel Madrid is a basic hotel near the city centre and not far from the actual Camino itself so was easy to get to.
The rooms are small but it was clean and comfortable and cost €65 per room.
Hotel Madrid, Rúa Andrés Mellado, 5, Pontevedra
Other places I considered in Pontevedra:
DPaso Urban Hostel. I stayed here when I walked the Central route – a rare stay in a dorm room for me. The dorms are small and the beds have curtains for privacy. It’s also right on the Camino path. You can read what I though about my stay here.
Pontevedra is another Spanish city with a Parador if you have the budget for it and fancy a night in a restored 16th century palace.
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Caldas de Reis – Campo da Torre
Campo da Torre was the highlight of the entire Camino for me. It’s a beautifully decorated and furnished apartment and the Camino goes right past the front door. I could stand at my bedroom window and watch pilgrims pass beneath me.
The host had clearly thought of everything that a weary pilgrim might need – the fridge was stocked with water, beer, and soft drinks, there was a big selection of coffee capsules for the coffee machine, a basket of biscuits and small cakes, plus a large fruit bowl. Even the pantry had plenty of condiments and other staples.
At €85 for the apartment this was another excellent value place to stay, especially as there were so many added extras.
Campo da Torre, Rúa Real, 77-79 1º, Caldas de Reis
Other places I considered in Caldas de Reis:
Martinez Rooms Pilgrims. I’d booked to stay here on my cancelled Camino in 2023 in a private room with a shared bathroom (although some rooms also have private bathrooms too).
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Padrón – Apartamento Salomé
Apartamento Salomé is close to the Camino and on a street with plenty of bars and restaurants close by. It has three separate bedrooms – one is a double and the other two have three beds each in them so, if you’re walking with a large group this would be an ideal choice although there is only one bathroom and a small communal sitting area off the hallway. However, as well as a kitchen there is an outside seating area.
We paid €79 for the apartment for two people.
Apartamento Salomé, Rúa Real, 30, Padrón
Other places I considered in Padrón:
Almar II. This was actually my first choice of apartments but, at the time, it wasn’t serviced by Pilbeo so there was no luggage delivery/collection available. If you’re carrying your own backpack it’s worth considering a stay here.
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Santiago de Compostela – Hospederia San Martin Pinario
Hospederia San Martin Pinario is the perfect post-Camino place to stay particularly if your budget doesn’t stretch to a night or two in the Parador.
It’s a converted monastery, just a stone’s throw from Plaza Obradoiro and the Cathedral and, while you can book one of the modernised rooms, you can also choose to stay in one of the original monk’s cells which hasn’t been updated.
The pilgrim rooms are basic but for €29 you get a private room with your own bathroom and a really good breakfast included too. The pilgrim rooms can only be booked directly with the Hospederia. You can e-mail them on reservas@sanmartinpinario.eu.
Hospederia San Martin Pinario, Plaza de la Inmaculada 3, Santiago de Compostela
Read about my favourite things to see and do in Santiago de Compostela after the Camino
Other places I considered in Santiago de Compostela:
Casa Celsa-Barbantes, a short distance from the main square and with Cathedral views from some of the rooms.
Hotel Praza Quintana, another hotel within walking distance of the Cathedral and Santiago’s historic centre.
When I walked the last 100 kms of the Camino Francés I was part of a group tour and we stayed in Albergue Monte de Gozo which is on the outskirts of Santiago. While it was fine, my preference would always be to stay in the centre of Santiago.
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I hope you’ve found this helpful if you’re thinking about walking the Camino Portugués Coastal Route in the future. If you have any questions or would like to know where other pilgrims have stayed why not come and join the Camino Portugués Planning Facebook group?
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Alison I read your post with great interest as we have a similar taste and demand when it comes to accommodation on the Camino. I was eager to see some of your choices for the coastal route and have pinned a few for “next time”. I love that there are also a couple of familiar accommodation choices on here such as Hotel Praza Quintana, Dpaso or Hotel Suave Mar in Esposende.
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Hi Carolin, yes we certainly do have our accommodation choices in common – after a long day on my feet I definitely want some comfort and my own space! Glad to hear you’ve got a next time on the radar!!
How did you book hotel Madrid in Pontevedra.? Some hotels you mentioned are not to be found in the usual platform like bookings.com. What platform do you use.
I booked all my accommodation on the booking. com platform.
This link should take you to Hotel Madrid.
Hi Alison – I’m curious as to how the luggage service worked when you were staying in apartments? We’re doing the central route of the Camino Portugues in September and I’d assumed I’d have to stay in hotels or places with a reception to use pilbeo or correos. Is that not the case? Thanks in advance!
Hi Andy, Pilbeo is able to deliver to some, but not all, apartments. Most have a keycode access to the entrance hallway so Pilbeo were able to collect and deliver. Their website does state which ones they can work with. If you wanted to stay in an apartment that doesn’t accept luggage transfers they are usually able to deliver to a nearby cafe.