Albergue de Pamplona-Iruñako Aterpea

Good communal facilities especially the kitchen. And joy oh joy late checkout.

Yes there are bunks and quite small but the host was super friendly from the start! Large kitchen/dining area where some peregrino friends and I made supper - can’t fault the place and it’s really central too!

This was a lovely tiny room but all we needed. Right next to the shared bathroom. Had a lock on our door. And a PIN code to enter after hours which is great for Pamplona

The air con in the dorm was on 20 when we arrived, just what we needed after walking in 37 degree heat.
The pods offer great personal space and privacy.
So good we decided to stay two nights.

I see several other comments about negative interactions with a female host. I only interacted with a man, who was very helpful. I needed to buy some things but it was Sunday and a lot was closed. He called around to ask places so I wouldn't have to walk all over town. Bathrooms were clean.

I booked one night and ender up staying two nights, i got a lower bunk because of knee pain. The host was kind and helpful in all matters. Suggested I go with bus to Obanos to not skip the church in Eunate. Loved the privacy curtains!

The set up was good, location great.. just after walking all day, the upper bunk steps seemed like a broken something waiting to happen. Get lower bunk ahead of time!

Walked 22 kilometers from Zubiri. Had reservation for 2 days. Arrived and the place was completely locked up, lights out and door locked. She had left a message earlier via booking.com,
when I had no cell reception, I left message that was in Arre and about an hour out. Nothing from her. Called both phone numbers and got message. Left recorded message on both. Went to get dinner, continued to try to get a hold of her. She finally responded, we hurried dinner, she immediately started yelling at my husband in spanish (which he doesn't speak), then at me. Brought me to tears accusing me of not calling both numbers nor of answering email despite no service. We left with her following us out the door still yelling at us, now begging us to stay. Forget the money not worth the hostility.

The pod beds are awesome and give great privacy and you are not disturbed by others. Bathrooms are sufficient but basic. Kitchen is meh, but there is plenty of food options nearby.

Like the ckmfy beds and set up. Kitchen is fine but not much connection with people feels a bit unfriendly just a place to stay. Showers are teeny and the type you have to hold to use. Breakfast is meager.

Surprised to read such great comments about the host. I’ve just arrived and she put me in tears all because I asked for a bottom bunk. “You’re young, you make the Camino, but you can’t go to the top bunk?!” I explained that my knee hurt. I said I understood that I would move if someone older arrived, but she just kept telling me that I don’t understand anything. I feel so unwelcome I might abandon the money paid and go elsewhere.

Bathrooms ok, not the cleanest I’ve come across. Pods were really nice for privacy but bear in mind top bunk is 6ft off the ground, quite a way when you’re short! Check is was nice and early and staff really helpful.

Stay here if you can. It was such a nice place. The bunk bed pods with curtains was a nice touch. Each has power outlets as well. The host is just like a mom and will help you with any issue you might have. She was able to get me an appointment with the podiatrist located right across the alley from the albergue. He gave me a great foot massage and took care of my blisters. I stayed two days here to heal and had a great experience. Close to the cathedral and the Caminoteca store for supplies and equipment.