Albergue de Calzadilla de los Hermanillos

Albergue de Peregrinos de Calzadilla de los Hermanillos

Albergue Overview

Type: Municipal albergue exclusively for pilgrims with a valid credential.
Location: C/ Mayor, 28, 24343 Calzadilla de los Hermanillos (El Burgo Ranero), León, Spain — on the quieter Vía Trajana variant of the Camino Francés.
Opened: Originally 2004; expanded and remodelled in 2022.
Accessibility: Wheelchair‑friendly communal areas.
Contact:
Phone: (+34) 987 330 023 / 987 330 013 (Ayuntamiento de El Burgo Ranero)
Email: elburgoranero@gmail.com
Reservations: Not accepted; first‑come, first‑served only.
Pilgrim Credential: Required.
Operating Season: Open year‑round.
Hours: Check‑in 13:00–22:00; no exit/re-entry after closing.

Albergue Facilities

Rooms: Four gendered 4‑bed rooms (22 beds total, expandable in remodel).
Prices: Donation-based (donativo); bedding included.
Total Capacity: ~22–34 pilgrims.
Reservations: Not accepted.
Pilgrim Credential: Required.
Operating Season: Year‑round.
Hours: 13:00–22:00; no re-entry allowed after closing.

Albergue Amenities

• Communal kitchen (stove, microwave, fridge) and dining room.
• Shared bathrooms: 4 showers, 2 toilets; hot water and heating throughout.
• Laundry facilities: washer & dryer (€3 wash/€2 dry), washbasin, clothesline.
• Secure bike storage (indoor when possible).
• Free Wi‑Fi and charging outlets.
• First‑aid kit available.
• No lockers, no towel/soap provided.
• No pets allowed.

Pilgrim Insight

Pilgrims appreciate its rural charm, simplicity, and communal spirit—though some note it’s quite basic:

 “I walked to Calzadilla… very peaceful… made me appreciate the solitude.” – Susan

Summary: The Albergue de Calzadilla de los Hermanillos is a humble, tranquil municipal albergue ideal for credentialed pilgrims. It offers essential facilities—kitchen, laundry, heated showers, Wi‑Fi—with no-frills comfort and welcoming volunteer care. Expect a donate‑what‑you‑can stay in a peaceful setting; beds fill early, so arrive soon after 13:00. 😊

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