51 rue de la citadelle, 64220 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France
Based on 820 hostel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 16 April 2024
Naomi
AustraliaLovely communal dinner offered and also breakfast. Food was simple but delicious. They went out of their way to connect the guests and set them up for a great Camino experience. The morning meditation was a lovely touch. This was my first experience of an Albergue and it was excellent. Great location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Belinda
AustraliaClose to Pilgrim’s office. Staff very friendly, the food was lovely. Beautiful views.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Elton
United StatesThere wasn’t anything I disliked
Very friendly staff and very good breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Elaine
United StatesThere’s thick plexiglass floor which can be a little surprising to walk on for the first time (especially on the third floor), but I got used to it
A wonderful way to start the night before the Camino. The staff were so caring and attentive. Special shout out to Eileen who sat with me for a while to chat and take time out of her day.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Martin
AustraliaBeautifully created to create community among pilgrims
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Clare
New ZealandEverything from arriving to leaving. Our hospitalera Eileen was very warm and truly interested in our wellbeing. The bed was comfortable, the shower excellent. The building was about 400 years old which gave it great character but the inside completely modern. The breakfast was fabulous especially the homemade apple cake. It was a wonderful way to start our Camino. I can’t praise it enough.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Stella
United StatesNothing
The staff and volunteers were kind and comfortable. The dinner was wonderful. I strongly recommend attending the dinner because you can get to know each other.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Coleen
CanadaNothing really
Everything, the staff, friendly and polite. I would stay here again. I had no completes. Even breakfast was very good. The view in the back was excellent. Just up from the pilgrim office. All I can say, if you have a chance this would be my first choice for a pilgrim.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Kristjana
IcelandA bit cold in the afternoon, but this is to be expected in early april, and I had merino socks and clothes to keep me warm
Like a home to me. Alejandra greeted me like a sister. Very well located
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Luciano
BrazilHospitality, cleaning, breakfast Moment of Meditation before left.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Mikkel
DenmarkI absolutely recommend this place to anyone starting the Camino frances and if I’d walk it again, I will come back here. Thank you so much for a perfect start on my Camino journey.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Joseph
United StatesNothing bad to say.
The two Canadian temporary hots were amazing! We had a nice family dinner and a perfect send off for the start of the Camino.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Sunny
United StatesWELL, IT'S A HOSTEL. PRICE WAS RIGHT. JUST, FIRST NIGHT ON THE CAMINO TRAIL, HOSTEL SETTING WAS AS IT IS.
HOST AND THE STAFFS WAS INCREDIBLY NICE. VELY IMPRESSIVE.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Jose
SpainEverithing is great!! Breakfast & lunch are fantatics!! It gives to you the opportunitty to share time with all the pilgrims. The ambient is great for starting your way. And also the staff is great. I strongly recommed this hostel.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Juliette
AustraliaNothing
The location is fabulous. We were welcomed so warmly and given a tour of the facilites. There was a group dinner on the terrace where we met the other pilgrims and shared our experiences. Each had its own light and power to charge phones and a curtain for privacy.. there was a special ceremony after breakfast for pilgrims beginning their walk.. a blessing, a song.. it was beautiful and set us up for success.. highly recommended.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Peter
IrelandThe weather Leaving the hostel
The best place to start your Camino.Ax and his staff were so caring with a great experience of hospitality,support and advice nothing was an issue.felt so well looked after .a wonderful send of with a lovely reflective session on our expectations of our camino journey and journey in life.I give this hostel 10/10 without hesitation
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
John
United KingdomLimited bathroom facilities maybe
Great nights stay. Lovely host who was happy to help with any Camino advice.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Timothy
United KingdomNothing
Everything good including the Camino ceremony
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Simon
CanadaNa
Very immersive albergue experience.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Arlene
CanadaNo separate washroom for men and women.
I did not stay in bunk bed. We have individual bed.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Nicholas
United StatesTerrific location a few doors from the pilgrim office. The host is terrific in setting the mood for the pilgrimage to come. Communal dinner was very enjoyable.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Patrick
SpainNothing
The staff were excellent & gave us a lovely send off.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Mickey
AustraliaGreat place host Daphne was awesome. Highly recommend it
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Paul
United StatesNothing
Very clean, nice staff
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
John
United StatesExceptionally clean and common areas nicely furnished.
Stayed in October 2023
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