Albergue de Peregrinos de Burgos

Albergue de Peregrinos de Burgos “Casa del Cubo”

Albergue Overview

Type: Public municipal albergue exclusively for pilgrims with a valid credential.
Location: C/ Fernán González, 28, 09003 Burgos, Spain (in the historic Casa de los Cubos, near the cathedral).
Opened: 2008 (in a 16th-century building).
Accessibility: Fully accessible; ground-floor and adapted facilities for reduced mobility. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Contact:
Phone: (+34) 947 460 922
Email: asociacion@caminosantiagoburgos.com
Website: https://www.caminosantiagoburgos.com/

Albergue Facilities

Rooms: Six shared dormitories across multiple floors, with a total of ~120 beds. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Prices: €10 per bed (disposable sheets included). :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Total Capacity: Approximately 120 beds
Reservations: Not accepted—beds allocated first-come, first-served. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Pilgrim Credential: Required
Operating Season: Open year-round. Hours vary with season: 12:00–22:30 (Easter–Sept), 14:00–22:00 (rest of year). :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Hours: Check-in within reception opening hours (until ~22:00–22:30); no late exit after closing.

Albergue Amenities

• Communal kitchen and fridge access (basic facilities).
• Dining/common areas.
• Shared bathrooms with hot showers.
• Heating and hot water year-round.
• Washer/dryer facilities available; clothesline.
• Individual lockers at each bunk.
• Secure bicycle storage.
• Free Wi‑Fi throughout.
• Credencial stamping service (3 € fee).
• First‑aid kit on site.
• Accessible adapted bathroom.
• No pets allowed.

Pilgrim Insight

The Casa del Cubo is valued for its location and reliable infrastructure:

“This year the Casa de los Cubos … will finish with 20,500 stays in 2024 … open 366 days a year, pilgrimage seeing around 100 per day in spring/summer.”
— El Correo de Burgos

Summary: A dependable, accessible, and centrally located municipal albergue. Ideal for pilgrims needing consistency and availability—but if you prefer a homier experience or lower crowd levels, a nearby private hostel might be a better fit.