Albergue de Peregrinos Bercianos

Albergue in Bercianos del Real Camino

Albergue de Peregrinos de Bercianos Overview

Type: Albergue de Peregrinos Bercianos is a parochial albergue run by the local parish with volunteer hospitaleros — a truly communal and traditional pilgrim-only stay (pilgrim credential required).
Location: Calle Santa Rita, 11, 24325 Bercianos del Real Camino, León, Spain — situated in the village alongside the Camino Francés.
Opened: Historic rectoral building likely dating to the 17th century; actively maintained and restored over decades.
Accessibility: Historic structure with minimal modern adaptations—check directly if you require reduced-mobility access.
Contact:
Phone: (+34) 692 858 498 / (+34) 987 784 008
Email: Not publicly listed

Albergue Facilities

Rooms: Approximately 44 dormitory bunks in shared rooms; an additional 5 beds in the hospitalero’s room may be offered in winter.
Prices: Operates on a generous **donativo** basis—pilgrims contribute what they can.
Total Capacity: About 44 beds (plus occasional extra floor mats when full).
Reservations: Not accepted — beds are given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pilgrim Credential: Required to stay.
Operating Season: Open from April 1 to October 31.
Hours: Reception/opening typically from around 13:30 to 22:00; pilgrims must depart before approximately 08:00 the next morning. No exits allowed after closing time.

Albergue Amenities

• Communal kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and stove for pilgrims to prepare meals
• Dining room for shared meals and fellowship
• Laundry facilities including washer, dryer, washbasin, and clothesline
• Secure bicycle storage on site
• Group dinner and breakfast prepared together among pilgrims
• Evening reflection or prayer in the on-site chapel, with parish priest participation some evenings
• Cozy and spiritual atmosphere rooted in tradition and hospitality

Pilgrim Insight

Albergue de Peregrinos de Bercianos is renowned as a heartfelt, authentic stop on the Camino. Set in a historic rectoral building of the 17th century, the albergue offers a warm, volunteer-driven environment where meals are shared, prayers may be held in the chapel, and conversation flows over dinner. Pilgrims consistently describe the experience as nurturing and reflective. It’s modest and deeply communal—far from luxurious but rich in spirit. Arriving early is key since space is limited and it’s strictly first-come, first-served. Overall, it’s beloved as a soulful haven that embodies the Camino’s generous and communal essence.

Check out the other Albergues in Bercianos del Real Camino.

We have also self published a Camino Francés Journal for Pilgrims walking the route so you can record all your day by day memories.  Have fun and journal away…