Albergue Casa Molar

It’s 16€ per bed and night now and in my opinion not worth it.

Casa Molar had no hot water. So had to take a cold shower as I was the first one there.

Came downstairs to get something to eat and was told they did not open the kitchen until 700. I told them about the water being frigid cold. They apologized and turned the boiler back on.

Came back 30 minutes later and they told me they had closed the kitchen. This was from me sitting at a table outside.

It was obvious from the earlier interact ok na about getting a drinks that the workers don't want to work.

I asked for the complaint book and the lady got irate with me.

I told her I would not be spoken to like this and left to get something to eat. She refused to provide me a complaint form. So I filled it out online.

The next morning the private rooms that are for pilgrims were seen to be occupied by the women working here.

So when they tell you there is no private rooms available this is why.

Any issues I suggest asking for a complaint form and if they do not provide one go online and file a complaint.
https://www.spain.info/pt_BR/conselhos-viagem/reclamacao-turistica/

Only one bathroom (combined shower and toilet) for all 18 beds. Only half full on May 22. Beds not super comfortable but slept well. No bedbugs

I contacted the albergue several days in advance asking for two beds in the shared room on a certain date. We arrived, and the couldn’t initially find our reservation until I spotted my name down for the wrong date. Not only that, they had us in a double room, not in the bunk room. Luckily they would fit us in still that day, but we were still in the double room - just a double bed, not a twin option. Everything was fine, but I’m not sure I would be in a rush to stay again.

The place is clean enough, and no bedbugs, but the dorm is very old and so are the bunk beds. It takes quite a bit of balance and courage to go in the top bunk, and the whole thing is squeaking when you turn around. You can also feels the springs from the mattress. Another lady said she saw a mouse in the dorm, but I didn’t see or hear anything to be fair. Probably wouldn’t stay here again, but don’t be afraid to if you must

The bedroom was clean, no bedbugs, friendly staff, good food.

Okish place to stay
Beds already made - made me a bit suspect! Slept on top in my sleeping bag as usual
€15 for bed, €16 for dinner (it was also ok, nothing special) can pay by card
2 young girls left the place after seeing made up beds etc
Shower ok - only 1 for 11 beds (in our room) must have live in staff that use the other shower/toilet room, it was soon locked so we only had the one.
I don't recommend

Despite our lack of Spanish, the owner showed good humour and welcomed us. We managed to get a double room, hot showers, laundry done and a hearty pilgrim meal. Room and food was great value.

No bedbugs. Friendly staff, decent food. The facilities were ok

We woke up 4am in the dorm with the bed full of bedbugs. We immediately left the room and took our stuff outside. While sitting outside and making a plan, everyone else in the room was also leaving. They all had bedbugs in their beds.

We considered waiting until the owner was showing up in morning. But based on a google review we found about the owner not taking it seriously, we preferred to walk and have time to get everything fixed when when we arrived.

Bedbugs!!! Thankfully upon entering the dorm and seeing the low standard of cleanliness I decided to do an inspection. Room was obviously unclean, dirty dusty corners of rooms and bed frames. The mattresses had fabric covers stitched onto them presumably to stop people from inspecting the mattresses. Found dead bedbug pretty quickly. Also evidence of recent bedbugs on pillows. Told the owner and showed him a photo and he tried to reassure me it was ‘just one’ and that they use pest control.
He offered to change room to another building that definitely did not have bed bugs. If you know you’ve had a recent problem, then why not use that building whilst you sort the problem?
Left without a refund to find another albergue. Not worth the trouble.

This is my first review because I’m really enjoying his place enough to say so

Be friendly, try to use Spanish

This place is amazing in my honest opinion
Got the pilgrim meal: lentil soup + steak guisada + cake
And espresso

Worth it. Food is so good
Service is amazing

They will wash and dry your clothes for you (4€+4€)

Cozy room, not overcrowded

I had no issue reserving two beds via WhatsApp. Upon arrival we were tired and used google translate to see if we could change to a private room if available. The room was very simple with a double bed and linen. Shared bathroom was clean (albeit old), but served its purpose. Remember, you are in a very small rural town where English is generally not spoken, you are the guest and with some respect you’ll have a nice stay.

Casa Molar is a nice place with character and decent food. Could use new mattresses.

The two men that run the hostel are not very communicative. Speak nothing else than Spanish in a non-social way. It is dark, looks shabby and the beds do not feel very clean.
Specially for women: do not accept the proposal for a (free) massage. The man goes over boundaries doing so.
I felt unsafe in this place altogether.

It was rainy & cold - otherwise I would have left.
You are longing for a hot shower, but after 1 min the water stops, even the cold....
When I told this to both of the hosts, they said "Ai" did not react, no apology, not putting a hint for the next one...
In the morning no toilet paper...
Lamps in the bathroom very dark - I didn't feel well at all, not really clean...
30€ for a single room is 15 to much with external poor bath as mentioned - the dormitory seemed to be much better.

All of this is not a matter of money to spend, it is a matter of respect.
Should ask 0,50€ more and give us a good feeling.

One host was quite friendly, the other didnt even greet, the food was ok - but what can go wrong with fried eggs & chips...

April 24, reserved a private room over phone. When arrived, handed over my US credit card - which got “declined” according to little wireless card reader. We tried few times, then they switched to another card reader, also “declined”. Finally they used a third machine and card went through . Few days later, I noticed on my CC account multiple charges for 30 Euros ! Filed a dispute ( still ongoing ). Anyway, could be innocent error on their side , they are not tech savvy ….. Room was close to stables , scent of cows in the room …. Food service very slow, so walked over to nearby place for some salad and soup.
Would avoid next time .

They will not respond to Whatsapp which I use because my Spanish is bad. There is no other way to reserve a bed. They are only reserving beds to Spanish speaking individuals on the phone. My Korean friend was in tears and decided to go home after coming all the way from SJPP. The person that answered the phone was laughing at her Spanish and hung up on her. I had a similar experience, very mean.

They will not respond to Whatsapp which I use because my Spanish is bad. There is no other way to reserve a bed. They are only reserving beds to Spanish speaking individuals on the phone. My Korean friend was in tears and decided to go home after coming all the way from SJPP. The person that answered the phone was laughing at her Spanish and hung up on her. I had a similar experience, very mean.

This review comes with a major preface, which is that I'm traveling in the summer of 2022, one of the hottest summers in Spain. That being said, little albergues like this one are equipped for the 350 days of the year when it's freezing cold, not the 15 where it's blazing hot. The staff were very friendly. Wifi was pretty spotty. Food was good. Sleeping was like being in an oven.