Albergue de Peregrinos de Monte do Gozo

Albergue de Peregrinos de Monte do Gozo in Santiago de Compostela

Albergue Overview

Type: Albergue de Peregrinos de Monte do Gozo is a public albergue run by the Xunta de Galicia for pilgrims on the Camino Francés.
Location: Rúa do Gozo, 18, Monte do Gozo, Santiago de Compostela — 3.5 km before the cathedral, offering the first view of the city’s spires.
Opened: Built for the 1993 Holy Year and continuously serving pilgrims since.
Accessibility: Fully accessible with ramps and adapted dorms.
Contact:
Phone: (+34) 981 558 942
Email: manuelnin@hotmail.com
Website: alberguesxacobeo.gal

Albergue Facilities

Rooms: Dormitory blocks divided into smaller sleeping areas.
Prices: Around €10 per person.
Total Capacity: Over 500 pilgrims.
Reservations: Not accepted.
Pilgrim Credential: Required.
Operating Season: Open all year.
Hours: Check-in from 13:00; closes at 22:00.

Albergue Amenities

• Restaurant and cafeteria on site
• Laundry with washing machines and dryers
• Large green park area with picnic tables
• Free Wi-Fi
• Bike storage

Pilgrim Insight

Monte do Gozo (“Mount of Joy”) is a symbolic place where pilgrims first glimpse Santiago after their long journey. This albergue offers a sense of arrival and celebration. With hundreds of beds and open-air parkland, it’s perfect for reflection before your final descent to the cathedral.

Check out the other Albergues in Santiago de Compostela.

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