Azqueta

You never forget kindness

Don’t miss visiting the bar in town with juke box and great food. The former pilgram from Holland runs a great spot on the Camino!

From the moment we arrived we felt kindness and Friendship. Supper was amazing made with so much love and flavour including herbs from her garden. Our breakfast for the road was great. Renée has a wonderful cafe bar. Could have stay there for a few days. The best so far.

Helena embodies a deep philosophy of the Camino and it flows into every element of staying there. I felt so deeply welcomed on my arrival- like being greeted by an old friend. Her home is rich with artwork from around the world including my homeland of Australia. Food, beds, bathrooms etc faultless! I encourage pilgrims to support the albergue s like this one that are in between main stages. They are the heart and souls of the Camino. Helena is an exemplary host.

Great food, cotton sheets, there are several rooms so it's essentially private rooms.
No washing machine or dryer, but hand washing is no prob.
Wonderful host, comfortable beds.
Best night yet on camino

This place has a special energy. It is so peaceful and artistic. I counted 14 beds, not 7 like the listing mentions. Helena is the kindest host. She is full of love. If you are an omnivore, don't let the vegetarian menu deter you. The food is hearty and delicious. She even picks herbs from the mountains. I get the feeling that the place is never full, so show up and stay! Opens at 14:00.

The cafe was definitely a highlight . What a fantastic place, great coffee , amazing food and lovely people . The village was lovely too and i would consider staying at La Perla Peregrino if I ever came this way again.

When I arrived in May 2023 I was sick for several days. Think I had corona. Elena took such good Care of me - making me feel safe. Lovely food. Nice beds and extra blankets if you need it and the possibility to have your clothes washed and dried.
Would recommend this Loving place.

Definitely stop here for one of the best Cafe con leche on the Camino! They had many different food items for sale. I had a homemade cookie, which was absolutely delicious. Very nice people. Highly recommend!

Elena is such a kind and caring lady who made sure we felt comfortable in her home.
The food was gorgeous and she fitted breakfast in at a time to suit us.
I have an allergy so mentioned this before hand and she was extremely accommodating.
Would go out of my way to stay here again as it was so lovely ❤️

What a lovely place to stay. Elena is such a beautiful hostess and a loving lady. We enjoyed a very nice pilgrim meal which was cooked and served with so much love. Thank you Elena ❤️

So inviting and caring.
After not being able to secure accommodation in Estalla, Elena welcomed our party of 3 with open arms.
Beautiful accommodation, amazing home cooked meals (dinner and breakfast), quiet location.
Elena truely cares for the pilgrims and will go out of her way to ensure they are looked after. The blessing she gives as you leave in the morning makes the stay even more special.

Such a great place to relax, especially through the love and care of Elena. Fantastic pilgrim dinner with Jacob shells. In the morning she stood in the door and rang the bell to say good buye to everyone. Thank you for your special heart you put into your hostel, Elena!!!

Thanks Elena for everything,
Elena made me feel very welcome,
She had the best attitude, it looks like she loves what she is doing.
Nice place, clean and comfy right in the Camino.
Highly recommend La Perla Negra.

Pass Estella an continue to the little town Azqueta. You will meet a very friendly hostess that will do everything to make you feel at home. It is clean and nice and you will be served a very good dinner and breakfast. The atmosphere is relaxed and you will have a good rest. The next day you will be ahead of the crowd, filled with energy and ready for a new day.
Price include bed, home made vegetarian dinner and bed.

The Perla Negra in Azqueta is welcoming, warm, and roomy. The atmosphere is relaxed and Elena, the proprietor, is elegant and generous of spirit. She prepared a delicious common meal for us. The beast I’ve had so far. No bunk beds here. No crowding. All peregrinos were kind and polite with each other as a result of the good environment engendered by Elena. Finally, we were provided with a great breakfast and a warm, morning send off.

Elena made sure we were all comfortable. The meal was all I love to eat since I am vegetarian. She had quinoa , a chickpea stew with fresh vegetables. Spinach salad and scallops. Nice glass of wine before bed and some fruit to finish dinner.

Highly recommended!

I loved it here. Super host - lots of amazing vegan food. Single beds only. Feels very homely and not at all like a dorm hostel. It was a nice break from Albergue life and worth the little extra. Stay here - you’ll be happy!

Elena is a fantastic host and as she puts it ‘cooks with love’ and you taste it! Spacious rooms with beds in a small 40people village; you will arrive a peregrino and leave a friend

La Perla Negra is not for everyone. It’s not for people transporting carryons. It’s not for people who want the cheapest bed possible. It’s not for dedicated carnivores. Its not for people who know the price of everything and value of nothing. It’s not for people who still haven’t opened their hearts to the Camino.

For everyone else, La Perla Negra is a black swan event. Something you never expected but once encountered it puts everything else into perspective. With La Perla Negra in your stay history you’ll have an albergue out of the ordinary to compare everywhere else with.

Helena is the pearl and the albergue reflects her heart. If you’re a touregrino move on. This place is not for you and you’ll be unhappy. If you’re open to Camino grace, you must stay here.