Albergue de Peregrinos San Nicolás de Flüe

Albergue de Peregrinos San Nicolás de Flüe

Albergue de Peregrinos San Nicolás de Flüe Overview

Type: Albergue de Peregrinos San Nicolás de Flüe is a municipal albergue operated by volunteers, exclusively for pilgrims with a valid Camino de Santiago credential.
Location: Av. Huertas del Sacramento, 4, 24400 Ponferrada, León, Spain (on the Camino Francés, close to the city center and the Templar Castle).
Opened: Serving pilgrims since 1993, one of the main municipal hostels in Ponferrada.
Accessibility: Ground-level entrance with ramps; partially accessible for wheelchairs.
Contact:
Phone: (+34) 987 411 366
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Albergue Facilities

Rooms: Large shared dormitories with bunk beds.
Prices: €6 per bed (donativo contributions sometimes accepted).
Total Capacity: 174 guests.
Reservations: Not accepted; first come, first served.
Pilgrim Credential: Required.
Operating Season: Open March through October.
Hours: Check-in from 13:00 to 22:00; check-out by 08:00.

Albergue Amenities

• Communal kitchen with basic equipment
• Dining hall and common lounge
• Multiple shared bathrooms with hot showers
• Laundry: washer & dryer, plus outdoor drying space
• Heating and hot water
• Secure bicycle storage
• Free Wi-Fi in common areas
• Garden and courtyard with seating
• Basic first aid available
• Blankets provided; bring your own sleeping bag

Pilgrim Insight

Albergue de Peregrinos San Nicolás de Flüe is one of the largest pilgrim hostels on the Camino Francés, offering a truly communal experience in the heart of Ponferrada. Pilgrims highlight the welcoming volunteer hospitaleros, the spacious dorms, and the lively atmosphere where many walkers connect before continuing toward Villafranca del Bierzo. Its size and location make it a practical and authentic Camino stop.

Check out the other Albergues in Ponferrada.