Albergue de Peregrinos de las Carbajalas

Albergue de Peregrinos de las Carbajalas in León

Albergue Overview

Type: Albergue de Peregrinos de las Carbajalas is a parochial albergue exclusively for pilgrims with a valid credential, run by the Benedictine nuns.
Location: Plaza de Santa María del Camino, 7 (next to the Roman wall), 24003 León, Spain—just 300 m from León Cathedral and on the Camino Francés.
Opened: Historic monastery use for pilgrims dates back centuries; modern albergue established before 1996.
Accessibility: Ground-level, wheelchair‑friendly communal areas.
Contact:
Phone: (+34) 689 801 077 / (+34) 657 786 301
Email: sorperegrina@gmail.com
Reservations: Not accepted.
Pilgrim Credential: Required.
Operating Season: Year-round
Hours: Check-in 11:00–21:30 (exit required by ~22:00, re-entry not allowed)

Albergue Facilities

Rooms: Four dormitories segmented by gender (men/women separate), totalling 85–132 beds depending on source
Prices: Responsible donation (donativo); includes disposable sheets
Total Capacity: ~85 pilgrims (some say up to 132)
Reservations: Not accepted—first-come, first-served.
Pilgrim Credential: Required.
Operating Season: Open year-round; standard hours apply.
Hours: Check-in 11:00–21:30; exit multiple times allowed but no re-entry after closing.

Albergue Amenities

• Communal kitchen/dining room; microwave and fridge provided
• Large chapel and church on-site (open 06:30–22:00); daily liturgy: Eucharist, Vespers and Blessing at 19:00, Completas and pilgrim blessing at 21:00
• Shared bathrooms with 16 showers and 12 toilets; hot water and heating throughout
• Laundry room with washer, dryer, washbasins, and clotheslines
• Secure bicycle parking in closed area
• Free Wi‑Fi, public phone, computers for pilgrims
• First‑aid kit on site
• Disposable sheets provided; towels included
• No reservations; no pets allowed.

Pilgrim Insight

Visitors emphasize its spiritual atmosphere, dedicated hospitality, and community feel:

“Monks and hospitaleros welcome you warmly… Whoever has been a pilgrim knows how to treat pilgrims.”
— Official monastery website

Summary: The Albergue de Peregrinos de las Carbajalas offers a historic, spiritual haven in the heart of León—run by Benedictine nuns and volunteer hospitaleros. Offers full communal services including meals, laundry, chapel services, and pilgrim blessings, all tucked into a centuries-old monastery. It’s a must-stay for credentialed pilgrims, offering warmth, tradition, and solidarity. Arrive early and leave a donativo—no reservation or re-entry after closing. 😊

Check out the other Albergues in Leon.

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…