Albergue San Javier (Astorga)

SAN JAVIER HOSTEL – UPDATED INFORMATION (2025)

Status: Open from April 1st to October 31st.

Address & Contact

Basic Information

  • Pilgrim-oriented: Yes, exclusive for pilgrims of the Camino de Santiago
  • Availability: Open from April 1 to October 31
  • Reception hours: From 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Pilgrim Credential required: Yes, required for access

Prices & Capacity

  • Price per night:
    • Bed in shared dormitory: 12 € per person
    • Breakfast: 4 €
  • Total capacity: 110 beds in shared dormitories
  • Note: Prices include VAT

Additional Services

  • Laundry: Yes, with washer and dryer
  • Shared kitchen: Yes, equipped with microwave, refrigerator, and basic utensils
  • Individual lockers with key: Yes
  • Accessibility: Accessible for people with reduced mobility
  • Pets allowed: No
  • Restaurant: No, but has a shared kitchen for pilgrims’ use
  • Open: Open from April 1 to October 31
  • Person in charge: Javier Ramos
  • GPS: 42°27’24.4″N 6°03’28.4″W / 42.456779, -6.057890

Additional Details
The San Javier Hostel is located in an 18th-century building that was once a women’s prison, giving it a historic and unique character. It offers a welcoming environment for pilgrims traveling the Camino Francés. In addition to beds in shared dormitories, it has a spacious shared kitchen where pilgrims can prepare their own meals. The hostel also features a common lounge area and a terrace for relaxation. It is advisable to make reservations in advance, especially during the peak season of the Camino de Santiago.

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