Refugio de Peregrinos de Roncesvalles - Itzandegia

Roncesvalles

Description and Notice
Reservations accepted
Yes

Situado frente al Real Collegiata.

Season
01-January - 31-December
Contact Info
Parochial

Real Colegiata de Roncesvalles
31650 Navarra
España

Landline
+34 948 760 000
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Hospitalero
Various pilgrims from the Dutch Association
Practical Info
Open
14:00
Close
22:00
Total Beds
183
Price
14
Pilgrim only?
Yes
Kitchen
Kitchen
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Facilities
Dining room
Yes
Lounge
Yes
Terrace
Yes
Laundry
Clothesline
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Wash basin
Yes
Washer
Yes
Food
Dinner
Yes
Group Dinner
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Services
Bike storage
Yes
Handicapped Accessible
Yes
Horse stable
Yes, open pasture
Camping
Yes
Internet
Yes

Comments

1. October 2024 - 14:40

All Caminos App User (not verified)

This was an excellent Albergue. There seemed to be an army of volunteers to help you work out what was what which was great as this was my first stop. Check in was easy and the beds were comfortable and quite sturdy so the top bunk wasn’t disturbing the bottom bunk too much. There was also a locker for each bed which you could lock for a euro. They had those plastic mattresses which I like because you don’t have to worry about bed bugs. Separate shower rooms and bathrooms for men and women.

26. September 2024 - 13:43

All Caminos App User (not verified)

I loved staying in the old facility back in 2007 but this new facility is so much better.
It is well run and very comfortable.
Due to the massive numbers of pilgrims it is advisable to book in advance.
I think it is ridiculous to complain about the size of the place and to recommend people to stay in the hotel instead.
This attitude reflects many of the new "tourigrino" walkers who don't understand the true pilgrim ethos...mores the pity.

11. September 2024 - 15:31

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Unique and nice place to stay. Volunteers were abundant if not a bit over zealous. Well worth the walk from SJPD. They do take reservations and we did so via WhatsApp. Highly recommend reservations as they had to turn pilgrims away daily. Prepaid meal is mediocre at best, although convenient. Those that opted for meal at hotel were happier. Fun experience and very clean.

15. August 2024 - 19:49

All Caminos App User (not verified)

The 4 bed cubicles was good. Bathrooms great. Lockers and charging points well positioned. Be aware they lock you out right on 10. My partner had to race out at 9.53pm, as he left his phone at the bar and he was told back luck if he gets back and it’s locked. Wasn’t very Christian to say that. The pilgrim dinner was the best.

12. July 2024 - 20:04

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Huge and perfectly organised albergue.

4. July 2024 - 20:11

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Check in was painless despite my lack of Spanish.
The pilgrims menu was quite good.
The hospilataros are always wandering the site, ensuring you have what you need. Keeping the place running smoothly must be hard with so many beds.
Never waited for a shower or a bathroom

18. June 2024 - 21:29

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Our walk up over the pass was memorable - snow, blizzards, wind and it was freezing. It was also magical. Quite a long day so glad to reach Ronscevalles- we took the longer road instead of the forest, best option for us. The hostel is huge, check-in takes a while but everyone is lovely. We choose to have dinner at the pub not the hostel. Def best to book well in advance. Showers are clean and plenty.

6. June 2024 - 16:13

All Caminos App User (not verified)

After a long day in the mountains this albergue is exactly what a tired pilgrim needs. Nice bed, pilgrims meal, and good showers. The pilgrims mass is definitely the best part though. Don’t miss if you can. It’s at 19:00!

2. May 2024 - 20:45

All Caminos App User (not verified)

I came over the Napoleon route on 18th April, and despite being well prepared, the weather went sideways on the descent. If you crossed on the 18th you'll know what I mean. No exageration to say I barely made it down to the monastery. Even though hardly able to walk and vizibly exhausted and frozen I was turned away as they were apparently full? Full? I even asked if I could sleep on the tiles in the hall or even in the garden under their tree. But no. I was told later, true or not, that some number of coaches of pilgrims were starting their camino there. I along with quite a few others took a taxi to the next village which was also full. As was next apparently. Only the kindness of 2 Irishman prevented me from having to sleep out in the open that night.
I have a memory of Roncesvalles and its far from a good one sadly.

2. May 2024 - 18:07

All Caminos App User (not verified)

I made the mistake of not booking ahead so had to leave SJPDP early to arrive in time to get a bed. Check in wasn’t until 1pm so we had to wait a little while before we could compete for beds (but I think there was still space for unreserved pilgrims until around 2:30pm). Comfy beds, relatively warm dorms and hot showers. Recommend filling out the forms on the table in reception so you don’t have to sacrifice your spot in the queue at 1pm. Staff are extremely welcoming and friendly.