Albergue Santo Tomás de Canterbury

Albergue Santo Tomás de Canterbury in Puente de Castro

Albergue Santo Tomas de Canterbury Overview

Type: Albergue Santo Tomás de Canterbury is a private albergue welcoming pilgrims and tourists (no credential required) on the Camino Frances.
Location: Av. de la Lastra, 53, 24005 León, Spain (at the entrance of the city, ~100 m from the Camino and ~3 km from the historic centre).
Opened: 2014 in a newly constructed, comfortable building.
Accessibility: Fully wheelchair-accessible public areas and adapted rooms.
Contact:
Phone: (+34) 987 392 626
Email: info@alberguesantotomas.com
Reservations: Accepted and recommended (especially high season).

Albergue Facilities

Rooms: 3 shared dorms (10–14 beds each, 48 bunk beds total) plus 3 private rooms (single, double, triple/quad).
Prices: Dorm €12–15; private rooms €50 (double), €60 (triple), €80 (quad). Breakfast ~€4–4.50.
Total Capacity: Approximately 60 guests.
Pilgrim Credential: Not required.
Operating Season: Open 1 Mar–30 Nov.
Hours: Check-in 10:00–11:00 until 20:00–22:00; re-entry via code after closing.

Albergue Amenities

• Communal kitchen (stove, microwave, fridge/freezer, utensils)—free to use.
• Bar-restaurant on-site; breakfast available (~€4–4.50).
• Dining room, lounge area, terrace and garden.
• Laundry: washer, dryer, washbasin, clothesline.
• Bike rentals and secure bike storage.
• Free Wi‑Fi throughout.
• Lockers for each bunk.
• Accessible facilities (bathrooms & rooms).
• Towels and sheets included in private rooms; provided for dorms.
• First-aid kit on site.

Pilgrim Insight

Feedback highlights comfort, care and charm, with occasional notes on the setting:

“Excellent Albergue just outside of the city centre. Great price (€) for a very comfortable bed in a dorm and spotless bathroom and kitchen facilities. You can use the hostel’s free bicycles…”
— Google/Wanderlog review, 4.4★

“I hobbled in during a hail storm. The hosts were amazing, giving me coffee to warm up… I stayed the following night and it was great.”
— Google review

Summary: Albergue Santo Tomás de Canterbury in Puente de Castro is a well-equipped, modern private albergue at León’s edge—ideal for pilgrims and tourists. Offers great communal amenities: kitchen, bar-restaurant, laundry, lounge, free bikes, and accessibility features. Heard-to-be friendly and supportive hosts, lovely atmosphere—though location may feel slightly remote, and occasional noise or price concerns are worth noting. Reservations recommended. 😊

Check out the other Albergues in Puente de Castro.

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…