Albergue de peregrinos del monasterio de Zenarruza

This was such a special experience ~ we were so kindly welcomed and provided for. This place really embodies the camino spirit 🩵

This was an amazing stop for us. It certainly wasn’t anything special regarding accomodation (simple bunks and one shower), but being in a beautiful monastery and enjoying the evening service and pilgrim blessing was a very cool experience on the camino. Great space outdoors to spread out. The only thing I wish was that they let us eat dinner outside. There were many people staying in the albergue the evening we went, so dinner in a small kitchen made it difficult to have conversation with people, Especially when we are all trying to understand languages that are often not our native.

Donation-based accommodation with dinner in a peaceful setting. Good energy

The monastery was peaceful and the essence of a Camino stay. We had a short mass and a pilgrims blessing, dinner cooked for us and breakfast .. all for a donation!
Accomodation is basic but good.

The setting is beautiful, and you have the opportunity to sit for vespers before dinner and a pilgrims blessing after. The room is simple but comfortable. Dinner is also part of the “donativo,” and again was simple (pasta).

I loved how welcoming the monks were inviting us to Vespers, dinner, Compline and breakfast. The mass, Vespers and Compline are presented in a mixture of Basque, Spanish and Latin in a very beautiful way. The grounds are beautiful and the church spectacular!

One monk also popped Blisters on both of my feet. It reminded me of Christ washing his disciples feet.

Loved my stay!

Enjoyed my stay, lovely having a group meal outside in the sun ( or inside if yr unlucky )
Can buy beer and wine in the shop before 7pm handy as no taverna nearby.

Other places relying on donations have the donation box at the check-in. Here there are donation boxes outside the rooms. By the time you’ve walked passed them a few times you cease to notice them. That is why I and probably others completely forgot to give a donation.
I’m going to send a mail and hopefully donate via a transfer.

The monks are very friendly and welcoming. There is no formal registration. There’s usually a monk in the shop and shows you the dorm. You can get the stamp in the shop.
The room upstairs is rustic with bun beds (no ladder) and a small kitchenette.
They open the room downstairs when there is enough ppl. Downstairs is a boiler room where u can dry clothes and shoes. Bathroom is outside the sleeping area.
Dinner is good and plenty.
You can take part at the mess/prayer chanting which is a humbling experience.

Check in / stamps at mini shops at 15:30, but sometime the monk will come late. you can buy their home brew beer and other cool Camino stuff there. When getting stamps, a Monk gave each one of us a free Milka chocolate too!

The sleeping place is behind the church with two rooms. Upstairs one has 9 beds but they usually just let 5 people in. It has a small kitchen area with microwave and kettle. But there’s no stair to the top bunk beds, also the room is rundown and a bit stinky compare to the downstair one (might just be because of the rainy day with fellow Pilgrims wet laundry). Downstairs one look nicer.

Dinner we shared a big plot of pasta with tomato sauce and bread.

Best part of this is the Vesper with the monk at 7:30 before dinner and blessing at 9:30. You have to attend it to experience the real pilgrimage!

This albergue is an actual pilgrim's refuge. They don't ask for specific donation but have a box inside the room, which is nicer than a fee. The place is welcoming, they offer you dinner, facilities and a ceremony at 930pm where they pray the pilgrim's blessing. The atmosphere is aligned with the camino experience contrasting with other albergues and hostels.

Great place to stay after a long day. The monks invited our group to watch their songs/prayers in evening, felt like traveling back in time, whether you are religious or not. Simple lovely food and facilities, and an amazing mountain view all evening. Also gives a great chance to spend time with the other pilgrims you have met on the way. And their home brewed beer was delicious! Highly recommended.

Had a wonderful experience here! The place is simple, but offers all you need. Communal dinner at 8. Open for registration from 15.30 tot 19.00. No use in showing up earlier. They sell homebrewed beer in the shop, definitely recommended! No facilities near. Get a bed in the downstairs room. Way better than the one upstairs (which is also the kitchen).

Beautiful monastery up on a hill, however be aware that the sleeping area and bathrooms are rather primitive. Wonderful shared dinner and evening pilgrims mass make this worth a stop.

Still open during covid, really enjoyed staying here, very peaceful place. Dinner of pasta and bread provided. August 2021

Agree with comments below. Wonderful place and experience, even when not religious. Donation based. Basic but decent sleeping spot, breakfast and dinner included. Definitely recommend staying here. Open during covid

Ok place to stay in, especially since it was donation based. Also provided a decent diner, consisting of bread and pasta.

Stayed here 25th July 2020. What a beautiful setting - truly stunning. The monks sell home brewed beer from the shop and provided a substantial fish and pasta stew with bread - plenty to go around. Bring a sleeping bag liner for the beds. We loved our stay though - would definitely recommend a stop here. Donation only

i was there in august 2019. great place. very kind monks. they give you free cooked dinner. very tasty! and quiet, nice monastery. loved it! lots of blankets on bed, if you need it, if you’re cold.

I spent a very relaxing and meditative day in the monastery. It's a peaceful space with unique rituals. Recommend for a simple evening.

A nice play to stay. Check in between 1545 and 1915. The bedrooms are very simple. You should also try the beer from the monastery, it can be bought at the monastery shop.
Dinner served at 20 by the monks, usually one dish, we had a soup with pasta and vegetables.
Those who are interested can follow the monks’ prayers at 1930 and 2130. The prayer at 2130 is really beautiful and the monks sing all in front of the altar with only the light of the candles to illuminate the beautiful church. Really suggestive even for those who are not religious.
You can also get the blessing of the pilgrim after the last prayer of the day.