Albergue de Peregrinos Arroyo de San Bol

Albergue de Peregrinos Arroyo de San Bol

Albergue Overview

Type: Albergue de Peregrinos Arroyo de San Bol is a public municipal albergue exclusively for pilgrims with a valid credential.
Location: Arroyo de San Bol (Iglesias, Burgos, Spain), ~250 m off the Camino Francés along a marked detour, located at the former San Baudilio convent site.
Opened: Original site consecrated centuries ago; modern albergue restored in 2010.
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible; uneven terrain, but accessible ground-floor areas.
Contact:
Phone: (+34) 606 893 407
Email: info@alberguesanbol.com
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Albergue Facilities

Rooms: One shared dormitory with approximately 12 bunk beds. (Also a private 2-bed room sometimes available.)
Prices: €12 per bed (includes disposable sheets). Communal dinner €13 (served at 19:00); breakfast included.
Total Capacity: 12 guests.
Reservations: Accepted and recommended (usually via phone, at least by 19:00 day-of).
Pilgrim Credential: Required.
Operating Season: Open April 1 to October 31.
Hours: Check-in from 14:00 to 19:00; late exits may be allowed.

Albergue Amenities

• Communal kitchen available until 20:00 (microwave, stove, utensils).
• Dining room, meeting space, and shaded picnic terrace by the stream (with barbecue area).
• Wood stove for heating and water heated via solar/generator.
• Showers and toilets with hot water.
• Clothesline available (no washer/dryer on site).
• Electrical outlets for charging devices.
• First-aid kit on premises.
• No bicycle storage or Wi‑Fi available.
• No towels or soap provided; bring your own.
• No pets allowed (except maybe by arrangement).

Pilgrim Insight

Pilgrims consistently describe Arroyo de San Bol as a remote oasis—tranquil, rustic, and deeply restorative:

“Lugar increíble… cenaron, descansaron y luego prosiguieron.”
— Google reviewer

Some note rugged, no-frills conditions—cold water, no Wi‑Fi, and challenging terrain—but say these are outweighed by the memorable communal dinners, local charm, and refreshing stream. 🌿

Check out the other Albergues in Burgos.

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…