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Wise Pilgrim appAccommodation type : Private
The hospitaleros speak english, well, and are some of the kindest on the camino. The river is immediately across the street, and is the best place to soak your feet.All lower bunks!Pets are welcome but only in private rooms and with a 5€ supplement.NOTE: If you stay here, and If you want to take the detour to Pradela when leaving Villafranca, be sure to walk back towards Villafranca a short ways and take the trail which turns sharply left.
Reservations accepted
Exclusively for pilgrims
Total bunks : 15
Bunk price : 15€
Opens at : 12:30
Closes at : 22:30
Founded : 2008
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Microwave
Stove
Dining room
Dryer
Wash basin
Clothesline
Washer
WiFi
Bike storage
Breakfast
Dinner
Group dinner



Tomorrow from Villafranca del Bierzo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pereje | 5.3 | — No | ✓ Yes | |
| Trabadelo | 9.7 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| La Portela de Valcarce | 14.0 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Ambasmestas | 14.9 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Vega de Valcarce | 16.5 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Ruitelán | 18.6 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Las Herrerías | 20.0 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| La Faba | 23.5 | ✓ Yes | — No | |
| Laguna de Castilla | 25.9 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| O Cebreiro | 28.1 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Linares | 31.4 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Hospital de la Condesa | 33.7 | ✓ Yes | — No |
29. September 2026 - 10:10
Nathalie and Manuel and Carmen are THE BEST!
1st help:
Getting a bed for me for the next night.
2nd help:
Washing and drying ALL MY CLOTHES and BACKPACK for me ss I had encounteted the dreaded BB somewhere.
BUT NOT HERE!!!!
They are so friendly and helpful.....
AND the group dinner was DELICIOUS!!!
One of the BEST on tbe camino.
This is a must stay!!!
10⭐️
26. September 2026 - 17:49
I stayed here three years ago and wanted to come back. It’s only gotten better. Comfortable beds and delicious meals. They even pack a lunch for you for 5 euros. This is a real gem in one of my favorite towns.
13. September 2026 - 20:45
Clean private double for 38 euro. Free coffee in the morning. On camino bit away from center. Benefit its Close to where u exit town to camino
8. September 2026 - 16:04
Wonderful stay. The private double on 2nd floor is basic and clean. Has a mini balcony that provides great airflow. Two shared bathrooms on the floor both with showers. Hosts were great. Communal dinner was delicious, served with free wine and liqueur. Worth much more than the 15 euros they charge! For 5 euro, they also prepare a sack breakfast available to take from the communal fridge at 0530. Cash only for food, but they take card for the room. Highly recommend!
20. March 2026 - 8:03
Fantastische hostel , goed eten , aardige mensen , heerlijk geslapen , lekker rustig , goede douche. Alles was perfect . Op gronze zie je de actuele prijzen . 15 euro slapen . 14 euro dinner . 4.50 voor ontbijt . Zeer de moeite waard
28. February 2026 - 19:07
It is open from March 1st to November 30th.
28. September 2025 - 7:44
The hosts were very gracious, but they only accept cash.
29. June 2025 - 8:35
The heat was oppressive, and top floor accommodations were a bit difficult due to the weather, but the place was wonderful otherwise. Hosts were super helpful and accommodating. Would definitely recommend.
24. June 2025 - 18:18
My stay here was a great experience. The host went out of his way to be accommodating. I highly recommend.
23. June 2025 - 22:19
If anyone finds a white electrical converter in the plug upstairs by one of the beds in front of the railing, please bring it along with you as it was left behind and now I am without a way to charge my device.
The Camino will guide the way so we can connect.
A girl with a heart ❤️ but no device to charge.
Much appreciated.
P.s. best sleep ever by the sound of the rushing river.
18. June 2025 - 10:13
Although we know that nobody is perfect.
We keep improving
14. June 2025 - 15:25
We reserved a private room months ago and called to confirm 3 days ahead as requested. We were told we were OK when we called, but when we arrived, he had no record of our reservation and no private rooms available. We even showed him where we called his number 3 days ago to confirm. He admitted that was his number, said we must have spoken to someone else. Did that matter? We were very tired, hot, and frustrated. He did try to find us somewhere else to stay, but we found somewhere on our own.
13. June 2025 - 20:30
Stayed June11/25. Comfortable albergue in a pretty part of town with a grocery store minutes away. All the beds are single beds. I was travelling with another pilgrim so stayed in a girls room but with two beds partitioned off so very private with a little balcony to hang clothes. Great kitchen and breakfast in a bag for the next morning. Lovely host! Was very happy there. If you want a big workout, take the alternate route out of town. You climb very high up a mountain. Great views but maybe not the best idea if you are going to O Cebreiro the same day.
13. June 2025 - 6:25
I had the opportunity to stay here last night and what a wonderful experience. No bunk beds. The top floor is one big room with single beds. You have your own outlet, a nightstand and you get real sheets and a pillowcase. My bed was luckily on the water side of the room so all I could hear was the stream babbling out my window all night. After you hand wash your clothing, Natalie, one of the hosts, spun dried my laundry for free to allow for better hang drying. The kitchen had everything you needed and the albergue is located near a restaurant and supermarket. For 4€ they will provide you with a little to-go breakfast bag the night before which includes a yogurt drink, a sandwich, lemon cake and a banana. I would definitely stay here again.
10. June 2025 - 19:22
The hosts are so kind here! Very clean albergue with great facilities. I lucked out with a private room that had a balcony facing the river and it was so beautiful. Fully functional kitchen. I don’t know why, but I felt so taken care of by the breakfast to-go back that the hosts prepare and deliver personally. A really lovely and recommended place!
27. May 2025 - 18:32
I have travelled the full journey and so far this is the best the couple are amazing so hard working and the pizza was out of this world . I just said can I live here
16. May 2025 - 22:43
The owner/host messaged me shortly after my arrival to make sure everything was going well.
We discussed the history of the town and I thoroughly appreciated his kindness during my stay.
See the other reviews, all are spot on, perfect!
26. April 2025 - 21:44
So hospitable. Clean. Great shower best ever and the cafe just down the street best breakfast on the trail.
7. March 2025 - 19:16
Opening Monday March 10
9. October 2024 - 6:59
Je ne peux imaginer une meilleure auberge.
L’hôte m’’a offert une tasse de thé ou de café â mon arrivée. D’ailleurs, on peut se prendre une tasse en tout temps.
Dans ma chambre, il n’y avait que cinq lits simples (pas superposés!) avec de vrais draps. Ce petit dortoir était séparé en deux par un mur. On avait une salle de bain propre, moderne juste pour nous cinq. Celle-ci comprenait tout le nécessaire: du savon et du papier près du lavabo et des crochets à côté de la douche. Et quelle douche mémorable! Il y avait quatre jets chaude.
Sachez que l’auberge est située à la sortie de ce grand village, et qu’il y a un restaurant, une épicerie et un guichet bancaire au proche.

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.