Casa Caralo

Casa Caralo in O Cebreiro

Accomodation Overview

Type: Casa Caralo is a private guest-house (pensión / rural house) welcoming both pilgrims and general travellers along the Camino Francés.
Location: C/ O Cebreiro 20, 27670 Pedrafita do Cebreiro (O Cebreiro), Lugo, Galicia, Spain — situated at ~1,300 m altitude, near the top of the mountain pass into Galicia.Opened: Operates as a rural house/guest-house; listings show it functioning year-round.
Accessibility: Central village location; parking available; for mobility-reduced guests it’s advisable to check specific room allocation in this historic village setting.
Contact:
Phone: (+34) 982 367 168
Email: info@casacarolo.com (or check direct listing)
Website: Bookable via major accommodation platforms.

Guesthouse Facilities

Rooms: Private rooms (singles, doubles) each with private bathroom; décor combines traditional Galician stone & timber with modern comfort.
Prices: Examples: from ~€40–€50 per double room (off-peak) in recent listings.
Total Capacity: Medium-sized guesthouse (≈35 places reported) for a calm stay.
Reservations: Accepted and recommended, especially during peak pilgrim seasons.
Pilgrim Credential: Not required but pilgrims are welcomed.
Operating Season: Open year-round according to listings.
Hours: Check-in typically from around 13:00; check-out by ~10:00 (confirm with reception).

Guesthouse Amenities

• Free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
• On-site restaurant/bar for guests and walkers (Casa Carolo also has dining services) – convenient after a long walking day.
• Hot showers and heated rooms — important given the high-altitude mountain climate.
• Free parking available nearby — helpful given limited access into mountain village.
• Terrace with village/mountain views, ideal for relaxing or watching the evening light over O Cebreiro.

Traveller Insight

Casa Carolo is a well-rated guesthouse option in O Cebreiro — perfect for walkers who want a comfortable, private room rather than a large dormitory, while still staying right on the Camino path. Guests praise its charming mountain village location, the friendly hosts, and the modern comfort wrapped in traditional Galician architecture. Reviews highlight that the bathrooms are clean, rooms cosy, and the views memorable.

Because it’s a smaller scale guesthouse with private room options, it typically comes at a higher price than basic albergues — however many feel the added comfort is worthwhile, especially after the climb into Galicia. Booking ahead is wise in busy seasons.

If your goal is a restful, serene night with good amenities in one of the most iconic villages on the Camino, Casa Carolo is a strong choice.

Check out the other Albergues in O Cebreiro.

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…