Albergue Betania

Albergue Betania in Frómista

Albergue Betania Overview

Type: Albergue Betania is a private albergue-style winter pilgrim shelter run by a Christian family. The Albergue is for pilgrims only therefore a pilgrim credential is required. Located on the Camino Frances.
Location: Avenida del Ejército Español, 26, 34440 Frómista, Palencia, Spain — about 150 m from the town centre and close to the Camino’s route.
Opened: Established in 2010.
Accessibility: Cozy and simple setup; limited size and facilities; not much info on full mobility adaptations—best to check ahead.
Contact:
Phone: (+34) 638 846 043 — call in advance.
Email: betaniafromista@gmail.com
Website: Not available publicly.

Albergue Facilities

Rooms: Two shared dormitories with a total of **7 beds**.
Prices: Operates on a donativo (voluntary/donation) basis; price not fixed and must be confirmed.
Total Capacity: 7 pilgrims.
Reservations: Accepted and **strongly recommended**, especially since availability is limited and it closes in summer or operates only in winter/discontinuous periods.
Pilgrim Credential: Required to stay.
Operating Season: Primarily open October through May / winter months; closed in summer; outside winter months open intermittently.
Hours: Must call ahead (often the day before) to confirm arrival and availability. Exact opening/closing hours vary seasonally.

Learn everything you need to know about Albergue life on the Camino de Santiago

Albergue Amenities

• Shared kitchen, comedor (dining/common area) for preparing simple meals and gathering
• Hot water available, heating to keep warm in cold months
• Two showers and two toilets
• Washbasin and clothes-drying line (tendedero) available
• Secure closed space for bicycles
• 2 rooms (shared), simple beds in dormitory setup (literas)
• No large kitchen appliances, no restaurant, no pets allowed except guide dogs

Pilgrim Insight

Albergue Betania offers a humble, heartfelt shelter during Frómista’s colder months. Pilgrims often mention how comforting and essential it is when other albergues are closed, especially in late fall, winter, and early spring. It feels very personal — run by Lourdes (and José) who really aim to provide a warm welcome with what they have.

Because there are only 7 beds and it operates intermittently, arriving or calling ahead is key. Don’t expect luxury — this is rest, quiet, and community simplified. If you’re walking in winter and need a refuge, Betania is a gem.

Check out the other Albergues in Fromista.

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…