Albergue de Peregrinos de las Benedictinas - Sta. María de Carbajal

León

Description and Notice

The hostel performs a benediction for the pilgrims at 22h. Men and women sleep in different quarters.

Season
01-February - 15-December
Contact Info
Parochial

Pl. Santa Maria del Camino, 11
24003 León
Spain

Landline
+34 987 252 866
Mobile
+34 680 649 289
Hospitalero
Ana María
Practical Info
Open
11:00
Close
22:30
Total Beds
132
Price
8
Pilgrim only?
Yes
Founded
1995
Kitchen
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Facilities
Terrace
Yes
Dining room
Yes
Laundry
Clothesline
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Wash basin
Yes
Washer
Yes
Services
Bike storage
Yes
Internet
Yes
City Map

Comments

2. September 2023 - 14:24

All Caminos App User (not verified)

We checked in and were shown the place. The mattress was well worn and thin, there were so many rules, men and women separated, the bathrooms looked dirty and aged. We decided not to stay but even though they will rent out our beds, no money was refunded. We just cut our losses. I am on day 23 of the Camino and this was the worst worn alberque. If you are not as fussy as me, it may be ok for you.

13. July 2023 - 6:57

All Caminos App User (not verified)

The beds were decent and the fans helped a bit with the heat. The showers were terrible. You cannot control the temp and they went from scalding (so hot you could not possible stand in the water) to icy cold. It was horrible. The pilgrims mass was nice.

12. July 2023 - 17:03

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

When I arrived I accidentally wandered into the dorm before I checked in (the check in table was outside and I didn’t see it as I entered). When I realized, I immediately went to find the place to check in, but as soon as I walked out of the dorm the volunteers yelled at me for being inside without having checked in. When I tried to say that I was confused and didn’t understand Spanish they just continued yelling and angrily asking why I was there. I was very stressed and they didn’t make any attempt to understand my explanation or help me get figured out. It was clearly an honest mistake on my part (and a very easy one to make since the building has like 6 entrances and the check in table is in a courtyard in the back) and eventually I started trying to just leave to find somewhere else to stay because they were being so hostile. It took me bursting into tears for them to stop yelling and take my passport and credentials to let me into the albergue. Plus there’s no temperature controls on the shower and it was far too hot to be in without burning.

28. June 2023 - 6:05

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

I was surprised how quiet and nice it was to sleep here. The beds don’t squeak. It was hot at first but once the air outside cooled off, there are fans in the rooms that will circulate it around. On the womens side, I did t hear any noises all night. It was great. And the volunteers are very nice.

15. May 2023 - 16:14

All Caminos App User (not verified)

They say men and women are separated but men sleep in the women’s area if they’re a married couple. Lots of snoring and impossible to sleep. Plus people wake up super early at 5:30 to get started. The blessing mass in the evening was nice, breakfast is basic but with donation, and everyone that works there is very kind. However, next time I’ll spend a little more money for a better nights rest.

5. May 2023 - 16:44

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

My friends told me I was crazy for going to this albergue because they read horrible reviews about the place, but I am really happy I didn't listen to them because I had a really nice experience. The hospitaleros were really kind and helpful and now I am happy to be able to recommend this albergue to everyone! (Although I am a bit sad that I cannot get a t-shirt saying "survived sleeping in León" as someone did according to a German pilgrims guide, because it didn't feel like surviving but like a very nice experience!)

18. April 2023 - 12:45

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Very clean and comfortable. Quiet. Friendly hospitaleros. I appreciated the men/women separate sleeping areas. Well located.

30. November 2022 - 14:52

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

…but thank you for last last two comments…they really made me laugh on a day when I needed a bit of a lift. Bless you both for your humour 🙏😊

18. October 2022 - 7:29

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

They close the doors at 10.30pm, that's a positive. However, they are opening them again at 6am and you get woken up by respectless old farts at 5.30am because of this.
Small donativo breakfast.

8. June 2022 - 3:30

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

It's cheap, it's central, it's clean and staff is friendly. Staffs English not so good but.. Matreses are very thin so it's more or less like sleeping on the floor.