Albergue de Peregrinos San Roque

Albergue de Peregrinos San Roque in Calzada del Coto

Albergue Overview

Type: Municipal albergue exclusively for pilgrims with a valid credential, managed by local volunteers & town staff.
Location: C/ La Era, 8, 24342 Calzada del Coto, León, Spain (in the village centre, on the Camino Francés and the historic Calzada Romana route).
Opened: 2014, in the renovated former local school.
Accessibility: Ground-floor, wheelchair-accessible common areas and adapted facilities.
Contact:
Phone: (+34) 606 532 920 / 650 979 425 / 674 587 001 / 987 781 233
Email: roblemirador@hotmail.com
Reservations: Accepted and recommended in low season; **not accepted** during high season (Mar–Oct).
Pilgrim Credential: Required.
Operating Season: Open year‑round.
Hours: Check‑in 14:00–22:00; exit required at closing, no re-entry allowed.

Albergue Facilities

Rooms: Two shared dormitories with 18–36 beds (varies by source; typically ~36 bunks).
Prices: Donation-based (responsible donativo); includes disposable sheets.
Total Capacity: 18–36 pilgrims depending on configuration.
Reservations: Accepted in low season; highly recommended.
Pilgrim Credential: Required.
Operating Season: Year-round.
Hours: 14:00–22:00 entry; exit at closing, no return in.

Albergue Amenities

• Communal kitchen with microwave, fridge, and volunteer-managed cooking.
• Dining/multi-use room and outdoor terrace/patio space.
• Shared bathrooms: 2 showers, 3 toilets; hot water and heating provided.
• Laundry facilities: washbasin, clothesline, and washer.
• Secure bicycle storage with on-site bike washing area.
• Free Wi‑Fi and device charging outlets.
• Individual lockers with keys.
• First‑aid kit onsite.
• Wheelchair‑accessible spaces and adapted bathroom.
• No towels or soap provided; bring your own.
• No pets allowed.

Pilgrim Insight

Pilgrims appreciate its welcoming volunteers, rural quiet, and essential services. Highlights include:

> “Municipal donativo… people running it were lovely, but it’s about as primitive as these establishments get.”
> — Reddit summary

Summary: A humble yet heartfelt municipal albergue offering basic amenities, sunny courtyard, and warm volunteer hospitality. Ideal for credentialed pilgrims seeking a tranquil, goodwill-based stop. Arrive after 14:00, bring your own towels/soap, and enjoy the donativo spirit. 😊

Check out the other Albergues in Calzada del Coto.