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
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Comments

13. June 2025 - 20:30

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Stayed June11/25. Comfortable albergue in a pretty part of town with a grocery store minutes away. All the beds are single beds. I was travelling with another pilgrim so stayed in a girls room but with two beds partitioned off so very private with a little balcony to hang clothes. Great kitchen and breakfast in a bag for the next morning. Lovely host! Was very happy there. If you want a big workout, take the alternate route out of town. You climb very high up a mountain. Great views but maybe not the best idea if you are going to O Cebreiro the same day.

13. June 2025 - 6:25

All Caminos App User (not verified)

I had the opportunity to stay here last night and what a wonderful experience. No bunk beds. The top floor is one big room with single beds. You have your own outlet, a nightstand and you get real sheets and a pillowcase. My bed was luckily on the water side of the room so all I could hear was the stream babbling out my window all night. After you hand wash your clothing, Natalie, one of the hosts, spun dried my laundry for free to allow for better hang drying. The kitchen had everything you needed and the albergue is located near a restaurant and supermarket. For 4€ they will provide you with a little to-go breakfast bag the night before which includes a yogurt drink, a sandwich, lemon cake and a banana. I would definitely stay here again.

10. June 2025 - 19:22

All Caminos App User (not verified)

The hosts are so kind here! Very clean albergue with great facilities. I lucked out with a private room that had a balcony facing the river and it was so beautiful. Fully functional kitchen. I don’t know why, but I felt so taken care of by the breakfast to-go back that the hosts prepare and deliver personally. A really lovely and recommended place!

27. May 2025 - 18:32

All Caminos App User (not verified)

I have travelled the full journey and so far this is the best the couple are amazing so hard working and the pizza was out of this world . I just said can I live here

16. May 2025 - 22:43

All Caminos App User (not verified)

The owner/host messaged me shortly after my arrival to make sure everything was going well.

We discussed the history of the town and I thoroughly appreciated his kindness during my stay.

See the other reviews, all are spot on, perfect!

26. April 2025 - 21:44

All Caminos App User (not verified)

So hospitable. Clean. Great shower best ever and the cafe just down the street best breakfast on the trail.

7. March 2025 - 19:16

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Opening Monday March 10

9. October 2024 - 6:59

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Je ne peux imaginer une meilleure auberge.
L’hôte m’’a offert une tasse de thé ou de café â mon arrivée. D’ailleurs, on peut se prendre une tasse en tout temps.
Dans ma chambre, il n’y avait que cinq lits simples (pas superposés!) avec de vrais draps. Ce petit dortoir était séparé en deux par un mur. On avait une salle de bain propre, moderne juste pour nous cinq. Celle-ci comprenait tout le nécessaire: du savon et du papier près du lavabo et des crochets à côté de la douche. Et quelle douche mémorable! Il y avait quatre jets chaude.
Sachez que l’auberge est située à la sortie de ce grand village, et qu’il y a un restaurant, une épicerie et un guichet bancaire au proche.

6. October 2024 - 10:28

All Caminos App User (not verified)

I arrived here just ahead of the rain, thankfully. The hosts are so kind and thoughtful. My bag was carried up to the dorm room that was airy, spacious, clean and had single beds!!! Also sheets and a blanket! Large windows.

A to go bag breakfast is offered. A good option as there is no place to eat for many kms.

I highly recommend a stay here.

4. October 2024 - 21:52

All Caminos App User (not verified)

The house of this albergue is amazing, as the interior is combined with the rock where the house is build on.
The owners are really kind and welcoming and the rooms are quite nice and spacious.

Would definitely recommend!

Bonus tip: if you feel like a small challenge the next day, please take the alternative route over the mountain! It is really beautiful hike and the views are just dazzling. In my opinion the best and most beautiful part of the Camino!
(You’re really on your own there so be aware of that, as there aren’t as much pilgrims there, although I could easily walk there)