Albergue Pequeño Potala (Ruitelán)

ALBERGUE PEQUEÑO POTALA – UPDATED INFORMATION (2025)

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

Address and Contact:

Basic Information:

  • Pilgrim-oriented: ✅ Yes, exclusive for pilgrims of the Camino de Santiago.
  • Availability: Open year-round.
  • Reception hours: From 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations: Accepted and recommended.
  • Pilgrim credential required: ✅ Yes, required to stay.

Prices and Capacity:

  • Price per night: 25 € per person, including accommodation, dinner, and breakfast.
  • Total capacity: 12 beds distributed in 3 shared rooms:
    • 1 room with 2 beds (2 people).
    • 1 room with 2 beds and one bunk bed (4 people).
    • 1 room with 3 bunk beds (6 people).

Additional Services:

  • Laundry: Not specified.
  • Shared kitchen: Not available.
  • Breakfast: Included in the price.
  • Community dinner: Included in the price.
  • Individual lockers with keys: Not specified.
  • Accessibility: Not specified.
  • Pets allowed: Not specified.
  • Wi-Fi: Not specified.
  • Garden: Not specified.
  • Bicycle storage: Not specified.

Additional Details: The Albergue Pequeño Potala is a private albergue exclusively for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, located in Ruitelán, a small village on the way to Cebreiro. It opened in 1999 and has since undergone renovations. The price includes a community dinner (which can be vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free) and breakfast. The hospitaleros are dedicated pilgrims available year-round. If needed, they assist pilgrims with trips to the ATM, pharmacy, etc. They speak Spanish, French, English, and Italian. It is recommended to make reservations, especially during the high season of the Camino de Santiago.

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