Albergue de Peregrinos Arroyo de San Bol
Albergue de Peregrinos Arroyo de San Bol
Albergue Overview
Type: 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. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
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. 🌿