Albergue de la Piedra

Villafranca del Bierzo

Albergue de la Piedra on BOOKING.COM
Description and Notice
Reservations accepted
Yes

The hospitaleros speak english, well, and are some of the kindest on the camino. The river is immediately across the street, and is the best place to soak your feet.

All lower bunks!

Pets are welcome but only in private rooms and with a 5€ supplement.

NOTE: If you stay here, and If you want to take the detour to Pradela when leaving Villafranca, be sure to walk back towards Villafranca a short ways and take the trail which turns sharply left.

Season
15-March - 07-November
Contact Info
Private

Espíritu Santo, 14
24500 León
Spain

Landline
+34 987 540 260
Mobile
+34 666 655 052
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Practical Info
Open
13:00
Close
22:30
Total Beds
20
Price
15
Pilgrim only?
Yes
Founded
2008
Private Rooms
Individual room
30
Double room
37
Triple room
45
Kitchen
Kitchen
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Stove
Yes
Facilities
Dining room
Yes
Lounge
Yes
Laundry
Clothesline
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Wash basin
Yes
Washer
Yes
Food
Breakfast
Yes
Services
Bike storage
Yes
Internet
Yes

Comments

1. September 2024 - 18:29

All Caminos App User (not verified)

I stayed here two nights ago and for 20 euros got a private room that had a window into the hallway instead of to the outside. You could fully close the window, so it wasn't an issue of light. The room got a little hot but there was a fan with remote control! For an extra 3 euros you would get a little breakfast basket with a ham and cheese sandwich, Orange juice, and cake that I ate later in the day. Also downstairs there is coffee and tea available around the clock.

20. June 2024 - 14:58

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Lovely people, very clean, comfortable beds and a very kind/chill vibe. If you have problems with stairs, that may be a problem but that’s the ONLY negative I can think of. Highly recommended. Stayed on May 5, 2024 and June 2017.

10. June 2024 - 21:38

All Caminos App User (not verified)

The albergue is one of the last ones in town but it’s so worth it; LOWER BUNKS, the kindest people, they offered water and seats before checking you in; gave us extra blankets if you wanted. Yes, across the river to soak your tired feet! The lady drew me a map with colores to go downtown and her husband loaned dry clothes to my friends who had all his clothes in the laundry. Highly recommended

9. June 2024 - 10:12

All Caminos App User (not verified)

They wash and folded our laundry for 6€

Their pre packaged breakfast was a great start to our day.

Rooms were spacious and offered a clothing line out the window.

Super friendly and helpful

8. June 2024 - 20:49

All Caminos App User (not verified)

This is a beautiful albergue. Dorm room has a balcony and floor to ceiling window. Day 25 of my Camino and this is one of my favorites so far. I highly recommend Albergue de la Piedra.

8. June 2024 - 9:27

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Single beds in dorms, updated facilities, full kitchen, built into the hill so some rock is part of the building, at the end of town for an easier start, bagged breakfast available for purchase, nice owner, will spin dry hand-washed laundry for free. Close to grocery store and restaurant. Close access to river if you want to cool your feet. Definitely worth a stop!

5. June 2024 - 20:26

All Caminos App User (not verified)

This place was great! Wonderful hosts! Thoughtful! I agree with the positive comments. The single real beds not double bunks is proof positive that they care and are not money hungry!

29. May 2024 - 17:11

All Caminos App User (not verified)

This alburgue is perfect. Our own room for €36. An excellent and well equipped kitchen. Very comfortable. The hosts are lovely and I loved their dog.

16. May 2024 - 12:31

All Caminos App User (not verified)

So lovely I had a rest day here. The dormitory beds are beds, not bunks. There are shelves next to each bed with three for four sockets each. Tea and coffee on arrival and available throughout your stay. The handwashing sinks are decent and clean and you can have your clothes spun for free. The dorm has hangers for your washing. Great kitchen. They were also very accomodating when I wanted a bed and there was a wait list. They had great communication and were friendly. Get the sense the couple did the Camino themselves and then opened one up to serve. I will remember this place.

28. March 2024 - 12:28

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Great place with choice of private rooms at great prices or beds in dorms. The best feature is the full kitchen with 4 burner stove where I ‘invented’ Camino chicken. It’s also on the way out of town if you choose the old road option. Highly recommend.