Albergue de San Esteban

Albergue de San Esteban in Castrojeriz

Albergue Overview

Type: Public municipal albergue exclusively for pilgrims with a valid credential.
Location: Plaza Mayor, s/n, Castrojeriz, Burgos, Spain (in the former Iglesia de San Esteban on the main plaza).
Opened: 1991; converted from an old church in 2002.
Accessibility: Ground-floor access; no elevator.
Contact:
Phone: (+34) 947 377 001 / (+34) 679 147 056 / (+34) 629 283 742
Email: sanestebancastrojeriz@gmail.com
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Albergue Facilities

Rooms: One large vaulted dormitory with 30–35 bunk beds.
Prices: €7 (€9 by some sources), includes disposable sheets.
Total Capacity: 30–35 guests.
Reservations: Accepted in low season; otherwise first-come, first-served.
Pilgrim Credential: Required.
Operating Season: Open year-round.
Hours:
Check-in from around 12:00–12:30; doors close at ~22:30 (varies slightly by season); late exit possible in some cases.

Albergue Amenities

• Minimal communal kitchen (microwave & refrigerator).
• Dining room and terrace.
• Shared bathrooms: 4 showers and 2 toilets.
• Heating and hot water available.
• Laundry: dryer, wash basin, and clothesline (no washer).
• Secure bike storage.
• Free Wi‑Fi.
• Refrigerator available for food storage.
• First-aid kit on site.
• Towels and soap not provided.
• No pets allowed.

Pilgrim Insight

Pilgrims praise the albergue’s spacious design, great hospitality, and reliable basics:

“Clean. Good location. Very nice people running it.”
— Gronze user

It’s a reliable, no-frills stop on the Camino—with spacious dorms, solid amenities, and friendly staff. Beds fill quickly during peak season, so early arrival is recommended.