Hospital de peregrinos San Juan Bautista

Me and my father loved this stage of our camino. Even though the matrasses and facilities are basic, the hospitaleros (volunteers) provided a special atmosphere. A homely energy with a firestove, games to play and a ritual in the church where we, together with all the other plegrims, prayed and talked about our reasons for doing the camino.

We loved this. While the accommodations are as basic as can be on the Camino (1 shower for women, 1 shower for men, 1 bathroom for all, beds are mattresses on the floor), the communal meal is great, and the moment of reflection is so needed.

I found this place to be horrible in virtually all respects.
The staff were awful.
They have a very superior attitude.
"We don't give pilgrims stamps because we are the best albergue on all the Caminos"
They say that the blank on your credential will remind you of how good your experience has been.
In reality, the place is scruffy with substandard facilities.
The floor mats are not comfortable, and everyone is tightly packed.
If you like being tightly packed surrounded by people
snoring and farting all night, go for it.
I would not stay here again if I was paid.

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.

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.
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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!

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!

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.

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!!!

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…

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].

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

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

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.

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

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!

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!

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!

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

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!