Hospital de peregrinos San Juan Bautista

Grañón

Description and Notice

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

12. June 2025 - 16:58

All Caminos App User (not verified)

I had such an incredible night here. You will arrive and be welcomed to have food and drinks as soon as you walk in — take your time and relax. Check in will explain how the program works: 5pm start making dinner, 7pm go to mass (optional), 8pm have dinner together, 9pm do dishes, 930pm attend the pilgrim’s prayer and meditation session, 10pm bed and 1030pm lights out! It’s a pretty full evening but you won’t regret it. Dinner together was fun and I loved how everyone pitched in to make a special meal. The showers are good and hand washing is on the roof. No wifi but try to see this as a moment to connect with people in real life instead. Stay for breakfast, take your time, and savour this moment of communion.

11. June 2025 - 12:41

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Please be assured there is no limit to the beds at the Grañón Donativo! They will always find you a bed. And the door is never closed, though the volunteers will appreciate it if you give them a few hours to clean in the morning. 😁
A fun and community focused place to stay where you can get back to basics - hang out with people instead of your phone (no wifi). Prepare and share a communal meal together, and find a stamp with a difference.
Spread the word in the other apps and webpages!

31. May 2025 - 12:11

All Caminos App User (not verified)

This was my favorite stay on the Camino so far. The atmosphere was welcoming, the people were friendly and it was a true “Camino experience.” The hosts are all volunteers and they truly love what they’re doing! It’s very communal with the preparing, serving and cleaning but honestly was part of the charm. 10/10 would recommend to anyone!

31. May 2025 - 12:11

All Caminos App User (not verified)

This was my favorite stay on the Camino so far. The atmosphere was welcoming, the people were friendly and it was a true “Camino experience.” The hosts are all volunteers and they truly love what they’re doing! It’s very communal with the preparing, serving and cleaning but honestly was part of the charm. 10/10 would recommend to anyone!

20. May 2025 - 19:42

All Caminos App User (not verified)

This was a delight! It was a great change from the municipal albergues. I loved sleeping in a medieval church and the hospiliteros did a great job of accommodating everyone’s food restrictions.

19. May 2025 - 8:37

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Very memorable evening, we were singing birthday songs in all languages and had a very special moment in the church sharing our whishes. Even doing the dishes together in the big buckets was one of the best experiences, had SO MUCH fun here. Thank you!!!

8. May 2025 - 5:51

All Caminos App User (not verified)

One of the “must stay” albergues on the camino. I was cold and wet after walking in the rain the whole day. The hospitaleros turned up the heat and made a fire in the fireplace. I was early so got a mattress in the attic. The accommodation is very basic, but the wonderful experience more that makes up for it. This was my second stay and I will stay here sgain…

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