Hospital de peregrinos San Juan Bautista

Grañón

Description and Notice

CLOSED 2021

Often recommended for its charm and communal feel. No beds, only mattress and a large group meal. Situated in the church tower. There is no sello at the albergue, so you'll need to get one from the bar up the road.

Season
01-January - 31-December
Contact Info
Parochial

26259 La Rioja
Spain

Landline
+34 941 420 818
Hospitalero
Changes every 2 weeks
Practical Info
Open
24h
Total Beds
40
Price
Donativo
Pilgrim only?
Yes
Kitchen
Kitchen
Yes, but all meals are communal
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Stove
Yes
Facilities
Dining room
Yes
Laundry
Clothesline
Yes
Wash basin
Yes
Food
Breakfast
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Group Dinner
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Services
Bike storage
Yes
City Map

Comments

29. September 2024 - 21:27

All Caminos App User (not verified)

If you like your comfort and privacy - this place isn’t for you.

Run by the energy and kindness of volunteer “hospitaleros” (not nuns), this is a true pilgrim refuge that offers shelter and food to those to seek it. We cooked dinner together, attended mass, dined together and then shared our experiences over candlelight in the church. The “stamp” (sello) of this albergue is on your heart and in the form of hugs shared between pilgrims. If you come with the right attitude, the magic of this place will remain with you forever.

[Ladies travelling September 2024 - beware of a French man called Marcel who made lewd comments to females and struggled to keep his hands to himself in this environment. He’s walking the Camino as a pilgrim and ruined this beautiful experience for me, however, I’m unsure where else to report his behaviour other than here].

23. September 2024 - 16:29

All Caminos App User (not verified)

They have very few toalets and showers, you have to sleep on a matress on the stone floor with lots of other pilgrims - if you don't come early and have space on the top floor.
You participate in the preparing of the food, eat all together and clean after, and participate in the pilgrims mass. And it never gets full, there is always place for more pilgrims
All counted for, it is one of the best experiences you can have on whole camino.
I stopped there twice and would do it again.
Maggi la Sueca

23. September 2024 - 16:29

All Caminos App User (not verified)

They have very few toalets and showers, you have to sleep on a matress on the stone floor with lots of other pilgrims - if you don't come early and have space on the top floor.
You participate in the preparing of the food, eat all together and clean after, and participate in the pilgrims mass. And it never gets full, there is always place for more pilgrims
All counted for, it is one of the best experiences you can have on whole camino.
I stopped there twice and would do it again.
Maggi la Sueca

2. September 2024 - 20:59

All Caminos App User (not verified)

These people who run the place know how to play to their audience.
Same old script every day.
Then to still be expecting folk to sleep on a gym mat is taking things too far.
You can bet the nuns sleep in comfy beds.

3. July 2024 - 21:57

All Caminos App User (not verified)

An amazing place to stay and one of my favorites on the Camino. Had lots of fun at dinner and cooking with everyone

21. June 2024 - 21:55

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Grañon was wonderful - a fun, musical vibe (there's a piano and guitar), and group dinner was great. Hospitalieros were fabulous, and created a warm welcoming atmosphere, and reflection time by candlelight was special.

Sleeping arrangements are basic, and it's unlikely you'll get the best night's sleep, but it's worth it!

28. April 2024 - 18:42

All Caminos App User (not verified)

The communal meal was a lot of fun and great tasting! The group clean up was very efficient. There no beds but padded mats on the floor. Very comfortable nights sleep.
I'm not a religious person but was greatful I went to the evening mass. It was very interesting to hear in spanish.
I highly recommend staying here. It's a great experience!

30. July 2023 - 16:51

All Caminos App User (not verified)

The best place I’ve stayed at so far on the Camino, super family vibe and the meal that you prepare and eat together is great. 100% recommend, kindest hosts!

4. June 2023 - 21:15

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

The best place on the Camino. This will be one of the highlights in your stories!

7. May 2023 - 11:00

All Caminos App User (not verified)

This place is special.
Very warm and welcoming people, they offered help and a hugg which I appreciated. After a long hike there is nothing better then this community. Amazing service and you sleep perfect on the mattress. Must see!