Albergue de Peregrinos de Melide

Albergue de Peregrinos de Melide

Albergue Overview

Type: Albergue de Peregrinos de Melide is a public hostel operated by the Xunta de Galicia for walkers on the Camino Francés and Camino Primitivo, as both routes converge in Melide.
Location: Rúa San Antonio, s/n, 15800 Melide, A Coruña — located just off the main Camino path, a short walk from the town center.
Opened: Modernized to meet the needs of today’s pilgrims, forming part of the Xunta’s official Camino de Santiago hostel network.
Accessibility: Ground-floor facilities and wide corridors suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
Contact:
Phone: (+34) 660 396 813
Website: alberguesxacobeo.gal

Albergue Facilities

Rooms: Spacious dormitory-style rooms equipped with bunk beds and lockers.
Prices: Around €10 per pilgrim.
Total Capacity: Approximately 150 places.
Reservations: Not accepted; first-come, first-served.
Pilgrim Credential: Required.
Operating Season: Open from March through October.
Hours: Check-in begins at 13:00; closes at 22:00.

Albergue Amenities

• Fully equipped communal kitchen and dining area
• Laundry facilities with washers and dryers
• Outdoor patio and green area for relaxation
• Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
• Bicycle storage space

Pilgrim Insight

The Albergue de Peregrinos de Melide is a classic stop for Camino pilgrims — a reliable, large, and well-organized Xunta albergue in one of Galicia’s most iconic Camino towns. Known for its clean dorms, quiet rest areas, and practical kitchen, it’s a great base for sampling Melide’s famous octopus (“pulpo”) at nearby restaurants.

Melide marks the junction of two major pilgrimage routes, giving the albergue a lively international atmosphere. The location is ideal for those continuing toward Arzúa or taking time to explore local landmarks like the medieval church of San Pedro.

Check out the other Albergues in Melide.

We’ve also self-published a Camino Francés Journal — a perfect companion to record your daily Camino memories. Buen Camino!