Albergue Alma do Camiño

Albergue Alma do Camiño in Sarria

Albergue Overview

Type: Albergue Alma do Camiño is a private albergue oriented toward pilgrims and other travellers on the Camino Francés (pilgrim credential not strictly required).
Location: Rúa Calvo Sotelo 199 (sometimes listed as Rúa da Liberdade 199), 27600 Sarria, Lugo, Galicia, Spain — a short ~100 m walk from the Camino route as you arrive into town.
Opened: Established in 2014, in a modern, purpose-built facility for pilgrims.
Accessibility: Fully accessible for guests with reduced mobility; adapted facilities and wide communal spaces.
Contact:
Phone: (+34) 629 822 036 / (+34) 982 876 768
Email: sarria@almadocamino.com
Website: alberguealmadelcamino.com

Albergue Facilities

Rooms: Approximately 100 places spread across 11 rooms of varying size (from 2- to 18-bed dorms and private rooms), combining bunk beds and regular beds.
Prices: Dormitory beds from around €14; private rooms range from approximately €40 (single) to €75 (quad), depending on season.
Total Capacity: Around 100 guests.
Reservations: Accepted and recommended—especially during high season and for private rooms.
Pilgrim Credential: Not strictly required, though the albergue is tailored for Camino pilgrims.
Operating Season: Main season roughly March 1 through October 31; group availability and special arrangements possible outside these dates.
Hours: Check-in around 12:00; reception typically open until ~22:30. Early departures expected next morning.

Albergue Amenities

• Large communal kitchen and dining area suitable for self-catering and group meals
• Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
• Washing machine, dryer, and clothes-drying lines available
• Secure covered bicycle storage and gear area
• Luggage transport coordination and short-term storage service
• Accessible bathrooms and wide corridors for reduced-mobility guests
• Common lounge and outdoor terrace area for relaxing and socialising

Pilgrim Insight

Albergue Alma do Camiño is a top choice in Sarria for pilgrims wanting modern, practical facilities with a welcoming atmosphere. The scale (around 100 places) makes it a reliable option for groups and solo walkers alike — you’ll find bright, functional dorms, ample kitchen/dining space, and good laundry facilities to recover after a long day.

Its location a short walk from the Camino route, plus proximity to supermarkets, cafes and bus/train links, makes logistics easy when you need supplies or onward travel. The staff are typically helpful and experienced with pilgrim needs, and the accessible design is a real bonus for walkers with mobility concerns.

Booking ahead is wise during peak months since Sarria is a popular start point for the final 100 km to Santiago. Overall, Alma do Camiño blends convenience, comfort and Camino spirit — a solid practical base before you continue toward Santiago. Buen Camino!

Check out the other Albergues in Sarria.

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…