A charming Albergue in a rural setting on the edge of SJPP. Clean and comfortable dormitory accommodation. No evening meals but there are some kitchen facilities (which we wished we'd known about!) Would highly recommend.

Stayed in May 2024

Washer not updated. Otherwise great place to start ask about dinner don't assume..

Location. Helpful owners. Is out of town a bit, so it is a head start for the uphill day to Ronces. I was on last train and they communicated with me regularly. Owners very patient and helpful answering all/many questions in good English. The breakfast table is outdoors and has stellar views of the Pyranees. The 10-12 dorm beds each had own plug, light, shelf, blanket and Camino bedding. Some beds even had own window. The chickens and ducks have a cute treehouse surrounded by flowers. Other owner gave me ride to town when saw me walking down for credentials. Cozy.

Stayed in June 2024

No facilities for food although breakfast was provided. Nothing to do so it was early to bed for everyone.

Beautiful location & meant we were already 1.2kms into the first day of the Camino 😅

Stayed in April 2024

Clean room and bathroom with comfortable beds. The host is very friendly and it is a great place to start the Camino. Lovely view for dinner or breakfast and you get a slight head start in the morning. Thank you very much for having us!

Stayed in May 2024

It has great potential and much improvement needed. It would help if someone on the staff was able to communicate in English.

The location and the hospitalero

Stayed in April 2024

the kitchen needs to be much improved. no light at all and difficult to cook.

Stayed in October 2023

The owner is very kind and nice

Stayed in November 2023

It's uphill, kinda far from the centre of Saint Jean, although it must be perfect for those who are already set and going to the Napoleon's way

Very well welcomed and taught about the Camino by Bixente.

Stayed in November 2023

No chalkenges

On the Napoleon route of Camino Frances

Stayed in August 2023

The view was great. The owner was very welcoming.

Stayed in October 2023

At first, the host was really nice. But later we realized he may have been intoxicated. He spoke Spanish to us and made comments about his English as if he was speaking English the whole time. Later he came into the room and convinced everyone to stay for breakfast despite many people looking to leave earlier for the huge hike across the mountains which he called "easy". He asked if we wanted breakfast which at first I had said no to. Maybe there was a miscommunication (in fact I KNOW there was) but I asked if we had already signed up for breakfast (meaning paid for as we paid for everything through booking.com) and he said we had, pointing to his book. So we stayed for breakfast. Breakfast was fine. I have a gluten allergy and he gave me gluten-free crackers which was kind but I didn't really like them. When we had finished we went to go and a bit up the road he came up to us in his van saying we didn't pay for breakfast. COMPLETE MISTAKE - we immediately took out cash to pay him as this was not our intention. We said sorry a bunch of times and he went in on us about the Camino being about "respect". Totally get it - this is part of his livelihood but the whole interaction was really intense and escalated a bit too quickly in my opinion. He then said that I had left my gluten-free crackers at the hostel and that I needed to leave my bag with my partner, get in the van with him, and go get them because there was "no gluten-free bread in Spain". His hostel was maybe a 5-minute walk away and there was NO REASON for me to get in the car with him ALONE after he had been so MAD at us. It also made me uncomfortable that he told me to go with him alone and to leave my things with my partner. Why couldn't he come if it was such a big deal? I told him I didn't want the crackers and would not be going with him. He was livid. I've since been eating gluten-free bread and pastries in Spain almost every day...

This was a little hard of an experience because at first it seemed really nice. The hostel is a little furhter up the trail on the camino. It's really cute with a beautiful view of the mountains and tons of farm animals to hang out with. All the bunks were clean and comfy.

Stayed in September 2023

Awesome location, about 30 mins into the Camino. Gives you a nice head start for day one. Super peaceful, great views, a hippy inside / outside feeling to it. Felt so lucky to be staying here for the first night. Just felt so right. Owner very friendly. Breakfast very basic compared to other breakfasts I’d heard about but I’d stay here again in a heartbeat if I were doing the Camino again. Dorms / showers great, but buy food & snacks from st Jean (before you walk up) because you don’t want to walk down again once you’re there.

Stayed in October 2023

The price

Staff was very kind, the place itself was nice and very well located on the way for the Camino

Stayed in September 2023

Lovely location, very friendly and warm host, perfect start to Camino. Plug sockets at the bed and very clean

Stayed in September 2023

Unclean facilities, especially,vthe kitchen and tablewares.

Acceptable quality.

Stayed in September 2023

Closer to the start of the route

Stayed in September 2023

It was a little warm at night, even with the window open.

The gentleman who runs the hostel is very outgoing, friendly and helpful. The location is perfect for any pilgrim walking the Napoleon Route to Orisson or Roncesvalles. I also liked the chickens and ducks that live on the property.

Stayed in September 2023

Very nice welcome, and pleasant dorm room.

Stayed in September 2023

It was 1.4 on the way to Santiago. The first steppy hill you have had. I liked the place very much.

Stayed in September 2023

Steep climb to the property and remote location

Enroute to the Camino

Stayed in September 2023

The bunk beds were nice and sturdy. I’ve been on the top bunk in several albergues since then, and these were the best so far. The breakfast included is more substantial than what many other alburgues offer. The host loves to tease guests so don’t take him seriously if he says you can’t have something because you didn’t ask in French. :)

Stayed in September 2023

While not a ‘dislike’ for me, there are chickens and ducks and all that goes with them on the property. Step carefully. Some of the common areas needed a sweep, but that was minor in compare to the gardens and greenery.

This place is a km or past SJPP - so when starting the Napoleon Way you already km+ into it! But quickly going into town and back is not a quick trip. The place has character and the host is a gem with a quick wit!

Stayed in September 2023

Disordine creativo

Semplicita

Stayed in September 2023

Matratarce was a bit worn out and needs to be replaced...

Beautiful view from the veranda

Stayed in July 2023