Refugio Guacelmo

Rabanal del Camino

Description and Notice

Large walled in back yard suitable for tents. Space for horses IF a means of containment is provided by the owner.  Operated by the kind hospitaleros associated with the Confraternity of Saint James in the UK.

Season
01-April - 31-October
Contact Info
Association

Plaza del Peregrino
24722 León
Spain

Landline
+34 987 631 751
View website
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Hospitalero
Volunteers from the Confraternity of Saint James (London)
Practical Info
Open
12:30
Close
22:00
Total Beds
37
Price
Donativo
Pilgrim only?
Yes
Pet Friendly
Yes
Founded
1991
Kitchen
Kitchen
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Stove
Yes
Facilities
Dining room
Yes
Lounge
Yes
Terrace
Yes
Laundry
Clothesline
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Wash basin
Yes
Services
Bike storage
Yes
Horse stable
Yes
Camping
Yes
City Map

Comments

3. June 2026 - 20:11

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Echo the comments below. Has a wonderful huge garden where we shared time together Best nights sleep in ages inspire of large 19 bed dorm . Special staff, thank you

30. April 2026 - 11:35

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Refugio Gaucelmo made me feel welcome and cared for as a pilgrim. The volunteer hosts were warm and helpful while all so being efficient. I had a hot shower. There is a lovely common area inside and a huge outdoor area. A highlight of Gaucelmo is the afternoon tea including the visit and wisdom provided by Brother Antoine. I would definitely stay here again.

28. April 2026 - 8:43

All Caminos App User (not verified)

A beautiful old building with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. So kind and helpful staff! Afternoon tea at 5. And don’t miss the mass with the monks singing and praying in the old Church next door ending up with a blessing of the pilgrims. A beautiful and intense experience no matter who or what you believe in.

11. September 2025 - 9:55

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Lovely albergue with beautiful gardens, as well as a nice salon with a fireplace (very cozy as it gets colder!!). Tea served at 5 was very nice too. The spirit of the place is embodied in its hosts - warm, kind, and considerate!

1. September 2025 - 20:51

All Caminos App User (not verified)

The hospitaleros (Ken, Nigel and Ruth) were great hosts and took every opportunity to make sure our stay met expectations. Tea
Was served at 5:00pm
Highly recommended.

10. May 2025 - 15:43

All Caminos App User (not verified)

In our opinion this was one of the nicest places we have stayed. The hosts were wonderful and couldn’t do enough to help. The place was spotless, the amenities were clean. Afternoon tea and biscuits were great as was the simple breakfast. In all, great. Don’t go past this place

7. October 2024 - 20:09

All Caminos App User (not verified)

The hospitalerios that we had during our stay went above and beyond to show us kindness. The accomodation itself was very clean and the dorm neat and tidy. The old building has beautiful charm and ‘tea time’ at 4pm was a delightful experience. The kitchen was well stocked with a stove and oven as well as many pots and pans. Would stay here again in a heartbeat

5. September 2024 - 8:15

All Caminos App User (not verified)

I met such lovely people here and the volunteers are so lovely too. One of my best experiences on the Camino <3

19. August 2024 - 11:48

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Nice comfortable beds. Only 2 showers. No food available. No WiFi
I wouldn’t stay again
Didn’t feel very welcome on our arrival.
Don’t reply to messages well

9. June 2024 - 9:40

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Highly recommended. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. The hospitaleros are gracious and welcoming. The bathroom and showers are nice. There is a large courtyard for visiting or sipping tea (it’s run by a British confraternity.) There is also an opportunity to pray in the nearby church with the monks next door.