Albergue de Peregrinos de la Santa Cruz

Albergue de Peregrinos de la Santa Cruz in Sahagún

Albergue Overview

Type: Parochial albergue exclusively for pilgrims with a valid credential, run by Benedictine sisters with support from Marist Fathers.
Location: C/ Antonio Nicolás, 40, 24320 Sahagún, León, Spain (directly on the Camino Francés and Camino de Madrid).
Opened: 2007 in the restored Monasterio de la Santa Cruz.
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible ground-floor areas; includes communal and private rooms with en-suite bathrooms.
Contact:
Phone: (+34) 650 696 023
Email: alberguesantacruzsahagun@gmail.com
Website: alberguesensahagun.es

Albergue Facilities

Rooms: Nine shared dorms (58 beds) and ten en-suite private rooms (total ~78 beds).
Prices: Dorm bed €8; private double €20 per person.
Total Capacity: Approximately 78 pilgrims.
Reservations: Accepted via SMS/WhatsApp before 10 AM.
Pilgrim Credential: Required.
Operating Season: Mid-March to mid-November.
Hours: Check-in 12:30–20:00; doors close at 22:00; exit allowed after closing but not re-entry.

Albergue Amenities

• Communal kitchen (stove, microwave, fridge), dining room, lounge, and large patio.
• “Pilgrim’s coffee” at 17:00 (tea/snacks), daily mass at 18:30, and pilgrim blessing at 19:00.
• Communal dinner at 20:00—hospitaleros serve a first course, pilgrims share contributions.
• Washer/dryer (€3), washbasin, clothesline.
• Free Wi‑Fi and secure bike storage.
• Heating, hot water, and first-aid kit on-site.
• Lockers provided; disposable sheets included; towels and soap not included.
• No pets allowed.

Pilgrim Insight

Pilgrims consistently remark on its spiritual atmosphere, warmth, and cleanliness:

“This is the best albergue… so clean… very warm welcome… first time I got a bathtub! … amazing for €10/double or €7 bunk.”
— Reddit user (April 2024)

“A small oasis of peace and spirituality… communal dinner, blessing, pilgrim mass.”
— Camino guide & local sources

Summary: Albergue de Peregrinos de la Santa Cruz in Sahagun is a serene and caring stop with spiritual services, communal rituals, and solid facilities—ideal for pilgrims seeking reflection, fellowship, and rest. Reservations advised before 10 AM. 😊