Albergue de Cacabelos

Albergue de Cacabelos

Albergue Overview

Type: Municipal albergue for pilgrims only (credencial required), run by the Cacabelos town hall and volunteer hospitaleros. Located next to the Santuario de la Quinta Angustia. Not private, and no reservations allowed.
Location: Plaza del Santuario, s/n, 24540 Cacabelos, León, Spain — just off the Camino Francés, south of the bridge, adjacent to the church.
Opened: Inaugurated in 2001; built beside the sanctuary of La Quinta Angustia.
Accessibility: Accessible for pilgrims with reduced mobility; includes microwave, fridge, bike parking, external dining patio and Wi‑Fi.
Contact:
Phone: (+34) 674 323 774
Email: albergue@cacabelos.org
Reservations: Not accepted — first-come, first-served only.
Operating Season: Typically open from May 1 to September 30; status may vary by year.
Hours: Open daily from 12:00 to 23:00; no late-night access after closing.

Albergue Facilities

Dorms & Capacity:
– 70 beds in prefabricated wooden two‑bed cabins (“cubicles”) arranged along the church walls.
Prices:
– €6–7 per pilgrim (donativo suggested).

Albergue Amenities

• Shared bathrooms with 8 showers, including one adapted for disabled pilgrims.
• Laundry: clothesline, washing basin, and dryer.
• No kitchen for self-cooking — only microwave and fridge available.
• Free Wi‑Fi throughout.
• Lockers provided in rooms; bike storage available.
• Outdoor patio/terrace area for dining and socializing.
• First-aid kit available; public telephone on-site.

Pilgrim Insight

Feedback from Camino communities reflects both charm and challenges:

“Built in a kind of lean-to structure, on the edge of the church walls… basic but peaceful.”
— Camino traveler on Reddit

Basic but atmospheric—designed for rest, reflection, and connection with other pilgrims.

Summary: Albergue de Cacabelos is the municipal pilgrim hostel in historic Cacabelos: exclusively for credential-holding pilgrims, offering simple but reliable accommodation for around 70 people. It’s situated right off the Camino and designed for functional communal rest, with a microwave and fridge, showers, terrace, and accessible spaces. It runs on a donativo basis (~€6‑7), without reservations, and typically opens May through September. Perfect for budget pilgrims seeking basic shelter in a peaceful vine‑surrounded town with river access—but not ideal if you’re looking for private rooms, year-round availability, or reservation options. 😊

Check out the other Albergues in Cacabelos.