Albergue Arraigos

We are enjoying a really lovely stop here where Mariano our host has made everything feel like home. A great welcome, fantastic bathroom set up, clothes hangers for our wet clothes and sheets for the bed. Thank you for the hospitality on a wet and windy day!

If you are passing through Melide, stay here! The hospitalero is an amazing man, from the minute he lets you in the door you can tell how much he cares about every single person who walks into his place. He says, “welcome home,” and it really is. Everything you could possibly need for the evening, cozy and quiet, right down to ice in the freezer there for sore knees and legs and a leg massage machine for just 2 euro! Before he left for the night, he came around and said goodbye to every single person there, and told us how happy he is that we are there in his hostel. What an incredible man, and an incredible experience, just as things are starting to get crazy out there with all of the people on the trails now. I will forever be grateful that we stopped here, and you would be too!

Came in on the Camino Primitivo to this delightful albergue. This is a clean, quiet place with thoughtful amenities like bath mats for the showers and huge shelves by each bed. The hospitalero Mariano is patient and helpful to tired pilgrims. He made sure to speak clearly and slowly as it is obvious that Spanish is my second language. He also spoke good English. He offered many helpful pointers to the closest markets, bars and he got us to the local Catholic Church in time for Mass. 

This is one of the best hostel-style albergues I've stayed in. 10 of 10 stars - I recommend Arriagos. 

Make sure to save 2€ for the foot and leg massager. It felt great after two weeks of walking!

I read reviews, I don’t write them, but I had to write this one. This place had it all. Great shower with soap and hooks provided. Towels and blankets. Paper towel and soap in the wc. Pleasant environment with good mattresses. The host was friendly and very helpful..One of my poles broke and I asked him for some duct tape which he quickly provided. When he saw me trying to repair my pole he offered that I could have a spare pole that someone had left behind. It’s true- “the Camino provides “.

We had a wonderful stay at Mariano’s place after a long and wet day. He is a former pilgrim who knows what pilgrims need—including ice and a small massage machine for my persistent shin splint! Sometimes it’s the little things that matter like shower gel, paper towel in the restroom, and the thing that perhaps I have missed most: an after -shower step-out mat! Mariano was very welcoming and has truly thought of everything. I highly recommend this albergue!

Most of us should disregard the rant below. Arraigos is a lovely resting place for peregrinos. Starting with a very friendly welcome, we were shown the features of the place - he is obviously very proud of it! Spacious sitting area and functional kitchen, ice for sore spots, excellent bathroom facilities and a pleasant dorm environment. All good. Very close to supermarkets and other goodies. The steps up were a bit of a challenge for these ageing knees, so be prepared to hold something in reserve for the final "hill" of the day! Seriously - a great albergue.

What a rude manager in charge of this place, I have my transport here my backpack, when I arrive I ask if he have two bed, he say no bed and give me a hard time and lettuce me say give him problem by sending my bag here. I told him am sorry and he still show me his rude face and demanded $3€ for the fees, I pull my purse out and have 2.70 short .30 I ask around the people who stay there for .30 he yell at them and told them to not help me. It’s a Camino everyone is friendly and willing to help what is .30 I have to pull out my $50 bill he say no take,, am so mad because of his rudeness so I decide to call the police because he won’t return my bag. I ask him to call he refuse and tell me to call, am not good with spanish I can’t speak the language, I try so hard to contact help, after spend one hours in this place he finally give up and kick me out of this Albergue.. so rude,, if everyone like this ,, who want to give business to walk the Camino anymore!! Help me by not stay here and suppose these kind of people. No heart..,,

A beautifully clean albergue. Shower gel in the shower. Ice in the freezer. Little touches that make a difference. The host is a delightful man who will go out of his way to make you feel welcome. Right in the main street this is a must stay.

A very nice place to stay in a great location. A warm and genuine welcome.

The place is okay. A simpel place. Small showers. In the middel of the city.

This was a gem of a simple place right in town. Kitchen with microwave (no stove), coffee/vending machine, and stocked with dishes. Shower was fine and stocked with shower gel.

Isabel was super welcoming and kind, although she insisted we had three days more to Santiago when we told her we would be there in two 😂

Key provided to go out on the town and come back on your time. It was loud from a concert all night, but we were warned of this and earplugs in the vending machine, so it was no problem. Gracias!

Mariano is a lovely owner and former pilgrim who takes a lot of pride in his albergue and does all he can to make it welcoming for pilgrims.
Real sheets and pillow cases, warm blankets (and choice of pillows!!) proper towels for rent at 1€ each, well-equipped kitchen with microwave and fridge, washing and drying machines and nice, relaxed dining room/lounge area.
Two bathrooms and separate showers, all outside the main dormitory, central heating/air-conditioning and lights left on at night in main reception area, so no trouble finding your way to the bathrooms.
Great central location, right on the Camino, with supermarket just across the road and restaurants & cafes all within walking distance.
Recommended 👍

A comfortable and well equipped albergue.
The owner and staff are friendly and attentive.
Warm blankets are provided which were needed this week.
Located on thr Camino route and very near to cafes,restaurants and shops.
Highly recommended.

A comfortable and well equipped albergue.
The owner and staff are friendly and attentive.
Warm blankets are provided which were needed this week.
Located on thr Camino route and very near to cafes,restaurants and shops.
Highly recommended.

Happy to return here on my second camino. Quiet, clean, great shower and amazing people who run this albergue.

Very modern and clean albergue! So nice and helpful hosts. Shower and bathrooms top class. Washmaschin and dryer. Recomended!