Albergue Casa Calvar

A basic “truck stop” hostel. Beds were divided in cubicals of 2 bunks with privacy curtains, light and outlet in each bed. Shower was clean and had lots of hooks and hot water. No handwashing sink, but washer/dryer available in basement. No kitchen or common area, but over a bar/restaurant. At the beginning of town.

Bed bugs! And lots, the host seemed shocked but only gave me back 14/15 euros when I asked for a refund

We were treated very badly. We went out to the terrace to sit and rest, and they closed the bar door on us. Knowing that one of us was limping, they told us that to come back in we had to use the other door, requiring us to take a detour. The owner didn't even apologize. Also, there was a used, wet towel in my bed.
I will never return.

I was worried because of the reviews here but had a perfectly good experience. The woman who helped me check in was really friendly and helpful. It was my first night on the Camino and I didn’t time out dinner well but , even though the kitchen was closed, she insisted on cooking me a pilgrim meal at 10:30. Pilgrim spirit! As for the facilities, they are totally on par and normal. Nothing special but the alternative is nearly twice as much

Good position after a day with some hills to traverse. We had booked in advance (WhatsApp) but they didn’t appear to have our booking. Luckily they weren’t busy. Rooms didn’t appear to have been cleaned.. bunks had curtains and electrical point with light. No facilities to wash clothes other than bathroom sink. The man running the place may find that a smile would be much welcomed. We were they on a Sunday and found no bar noise

Probably my least favourite Albergue on the Camiño, shabby and lacking in atmosphere. The two female staff are friendly and helpful but the guy who runs it seems to want nothing to do with pilgrims. It’s also a bar for locals and can get loud. Dinner was 12€ and not very nice.

I was exhausted when I got there and the women were so cold. I needed a bit of human warmth, didn't get it there for sure! The app says breakfast included, no. Nor diner. The floor wasn't clean. My bed was comfortable though.

This Albergue was the first i rech after a long walk, so i reserved a bed. It wasn’t really good. The cabin has been ok, the sanitaire rooms could be cleaner.
The restaurant opens at 9.00 pm, too late for me…
It was very lid from the restaurant and you could smell the alcohol from the restaurant in your cabin. The personal has been unfriendly, not like the most spanish people, friendly and heartfelt.

Now they charge 20 euros - more than almost any other albergue on the Camino. But they have nothing to show for it - standard room with 20 beds, no kitchen, not even breakfast included. Miserable dinner of three fried eggs and french fries for 12 euro. Obviously a tourist price. Laundry is expensive and the machine eats your money without return. Staff are not nice and not helpful. The only other albergue in town open now has even bigger problems - read the reviews very carefully! So probably best to skip this town altogether.

Stayed at Casa Calvar for a night in August 2023. Dirty. The sheets and towels weren't clean, there were hair and stuff all over them, checked other beds - dirty as well. Exoected better for 15€. Stayed at much nicer hostels for cheaper. Receptionist was nice but didnt speak a word in English so making a reservation and then checking in wasnt that easy.

Alberque is in the edge of the small town of Arcade right on the Camino path. staff is nice and welcoming , shared room has 2 toilets and 2 bathrooms for male and female guests. They’ll provide you with towel and sheets ( sheets were not clean) . There’s no coffee before 8am ( please have at least hot water kettle for pilgrims so we can make coffee or tea before 8am departure)

This Albergue feels a little like a half finished house as the floors are still raw concrete however the staff are really lovely, there is curtains for both bottom and top bunks complete with charging station and night light.
The cook also happily caters for vegans and vegetarians which was a refreshing change from the trouble I’ve been having to eat in Spain.

Stayed here June 2022. Nice curtained beds €10 with sheets and towel provided. Also given a locker key for a drawer under the bunk which is a nice touch. There’s a pool but it was raining all day so didn’t go in. No kitchen facilities at all but there is a cafe restaurant downstairs so you can get a drink if you want. Not particularly cheap and we had dinner elsewhere (Bar Bodegon, which was brilliant). The welcome was a bit cool but the person who eventually checked us in was nice.