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Wise Pilgrim appAccommodation type : Private
Comfortable lounge area. Has a free space for companion dogs. Dinner is served in the Palozza nearby, it is a typical style of architecture in galicia known for it conical straw roof. A cozy and welcome rest on the mountain.
Hospitalero : Miguel Ángel y Lola
Reservations accepted
Total bunks : 50
Bunk price : 14€
Opens at : 7:00
Closes at : 22:00
Founded : 2004
Dining room
Terrace
Dryer
Wash basin
Clothesline
Washer
WiFi
Bike storage
Handicapped Accessible
Camping
Breakfast
Dinner
Group dinner
Vegetarian options
Bar / Restaurant











Tomorrow from Fonfría
Nothing says you have to stop here, or there. These are simply the towns within a comfortable day's walk, so you can decide tonight.
| Town | km from here | Shared | Private | The walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biduedo | 2.8 | — No | ✓ Yes | |
| Filloval | 5.7 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Triacastela | 9.4 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| A Balsa | 11.5 | ✓ Yes | — No | |
| San Cristovo do Real | 13.1 | ✓ Yes | — No | |
| Samos | 19.3 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Pintín | 21.0 | — No | ✓ Yes | |
| Sarria | 27.6 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Sivil | 28.0 | — No | ✓ Yes | |
| Vilei | 31.2 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Barbadelo | 31.6 | ✓ Yes | — No |
14. September 2026 - 8:54
Very friendly staff, best food yet! Washer dryer, big sitting area, private room very affordable 50 euro, nothing but good stopping point. Took a rest day and had a massage.
12. August 2026 - 19:25
Fantastic place. The staff so friendly. Beds, toilets, the area so fantastic. The most delicious food. Don't cheat yourself - make a stop here.
8. May 2026 - 8:09
A quaint village and the stay was very comfortable. I had a bunk bed and the accommodations were just what a pilgrim needs. Highly recommend a massage and the pilgrim dinner with dancing!
29. April 2026 - 6:34
Gorgeous albergue, lovely people and great community vibe. The meal was fantastic too, highly recommend!
Private room was small but clean and very comfy.
5. October 2025 - 7:42
The best albergue since Saint Jean.
Spacious, solid bed, proper sheets and blanket, good shower and very nice common spaces.
The host is also great and helpful.
16. July 2025 - 16:10
Facilities okay, but vibe is of a well-oiled, slick business model rather tham pilgrim experience.
The evening meal was disappointing.
We all trooped off to the circular fake traditional hall.
I immediately recognised Scottish Military bagpipe music being played on CD rather than Galician music.
The food was unforgettable.
Then followed an attempt to get folk up to dance.
The effort fell flat.
I wouldn't stsy again.
22. June 2025 - 21:35
They were very nice and the albergue was kept clean. The most fun part was the communal dinner with Galician dance afterwards. Also a nice garden to relax, with sunbeds right next to a huge drying rack for your clothes
22. June 2025 - 17:22
Hosts were so friendly and fun! Loved the group dinner and interaction. Showers were wonderful. Loved the group sitting areas both inside and two areas outside. Laundry was reasonable and great place for hanging it up. Spectacular fuse, I couldn’t find anything negative to say this place is gem, so glad we stayed here! Bunks were comfortable and everything was so clean!
20. June 2025 - 1:36
Just superb, Miguel and Lola are doing a fantastic job. Warm and friendly atmosphere, very comfortable and well laid out. Power sockets and shelving next to each bunk, hot showers and great dinner experience with enthusiastic staff.
16. June 2025 - 8:11
They just went the extra mile, always smiling and helpful, like it was no effort at all! Highly recommended. Every space was welcoming and the facilities were great.
14. June 2025 - 14:31
The hospitaleros make you feel welcome and cared for right away. All the basic boxes are checked. But it offers more than most albergues.
There is a relaxing lounge area, with soft music, comfortable upholstery and other amenities. Very relaxing. The communal dinner was delicious and served with care and fun. We enjoyed the music and dancing after the meal.
30. May 2025 - 17:13
This family knows how to design a relaxing space for pilgrims. New dorms with all the amenities!! Multiple washers and dryers. Huge outdoor area, well stocked bar and delicious goodies. One of my favorite dinners on the Camino — beautiful huge dining room with good food. Great breakfast options. Lovely owners. They employ all the locals. Highly recommend!!
28. May 2025 - 15:19
Food was excellent, and very typical of Galicia. Don’t skip the local cheese w/chestnuts and honey for breakfast in the AM. The dorm was large, but spacious, and every bed has a shelf and a plug. Lots of outside space to chill, and a big living room to chill if weather isn’t ideal. Was glad I stayed here instead of O Cebreiro.
22. February 2025 - 22:19
I stayed here last September.
The albergue is okay but nowhere near my best.
I found the food to be no better than average.
Some people enjoyed the touristic dance after the meal.
The piped music was Scottish military bagpipe music, which was odd.
Galicia has a proud tradition of their own pipe playing.
23. October 2024 - 14:55
The previous Hospilatera‘s daughter has taken over the reins and is doing a marvelous job!
This was our 5th stay. The common bunk room and most recently the Deluxe Twin Suite. As great as it sounds.
Boot drying closet !! Washers and dryers.
The dinner menu has been the same for the past 10 years for a good reason. It is delicious and filling (vegetarian option too). Santiago cake and always some kind of lively dancing at the end of the meal.
Do NOT miss a chance to reserve and stay here.
One of our top 3 albergues since 2018.
21. October 2024 - 10:00
The owners truly took care of the place. Clean and cotton bedsheets and pillow case. Every bed has an electric plug! Hot shower. Dinner was great for a minimal price you will enjoy. Had fun with music and impromptu dance by the staff with pilgrims. It’s a fun Albergue with some amenities.. the little things that take your weary and tired self.. sofa, foot massage machine, and reading corners. Love this place!!
11. October 2024 - 22:15
J’ai beaucoup apprécié cette auberge. Le personnel est très accueillant- on a même porté mon sac à dos jusqu’à mon lit. Chaque personne dispose de son propre casier ainsi que d’une lampe et d’une prise. Dans la douche, il y a même un endroit où on peut ranger nos vêtements.
Le repas du soir était délicieux, avec des mets galiciens. Le dessert a été servi avec de la musique d’ambiance et on nous a invité à danser. Le tout était très convivial. À ne pas manquer!
10. October 2024 - 21:07
I was BERY impressed……I began my Camino in SJPDP and I would agree with a previous comment that this is the best all around Albergue. Great staff, nice and super clean facilities great food. I highly recommend this place.
8. October 2024 - 18:24
All the previous reviews are on the money. This place is amazing. It is a very well run Arlbergue and the staff are very positive and committed to providing a great experience to pilgrims. The community dinner is the absolute highlight.
6. October 2024 - 14:30
This is one of the best albergues on the Camino!! Wonderful people running the albergue, good nutritious food (communal diner with all pilgrims) and clean beds, showers and toilets). A must stay ❤️

Esta entidad ha sido beneficiaria de una ayuda del Programa de incentivos a la movilidad eficiente y sostenible (MOVES III), gestionado por la Xunta de Galicia a través del Instituto Enerxético de Galicia (INEGA) en el marco del Real Decreto 266/2021, y cofinanciada por la Unión Europea — NextGenerationEU, dentro del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.