Albergue la Biznaga

Albergue La Biznaga in Valtuille de Arriba

Albergue la Biznaga Overview

• Type: Albergue la Biznaga is a private donativo‑based albergue exclusively for credential-holding pilgrims (credencial required), family-run. Opened in 2021 with just 6 beds in two shared dorms.
• Location: C/ Platería, 33, 24547 Valtuille de Arriba, León, Spain — centralized in the village beside the church, within the Camino Francés route.
• Opened: Established in 2021 as a small pilgrim refuge with plans to expand.
• Accessibility: Offers bicycle storage, terrace seating, dining area, heating, hot water, washer/dryer, clothesline, wash basin, fridge, armarios, first-aid kit—but no Wi‑Fi. Pilgrims can leave and re-enter after closing.
• Contact: (+34) 722 512 652 – alberguelabiznaga@gmail.com
• Reservations: Accepted (especially recommended in low season), though walk-ins also welcome.
• Operating Season: Open all year except over Christmas/NY holidays.
• Hours: Open from around 13:00 (14:00 in winter) until ~17:30; pilgrims can leave and return before that closing time.

Albergue Facilities

• Dorms & Capacity: Two small shared dormitories (3-bed and 4-bed), total 6 pilgrim beds only.
• Prices:
  • Accommodation is by responsible donativo (including bed linen and towels).
  • Dinner offered at around €10; breakfast based on donor’s offer.

Albergue Amenities

• Dining room/common area with communal meals and local wine service.
• Terrace seating overlooking the village.
• Bicycle storage (covered).
• Laundry: washer, dryer, clothesline, wash basin.
• Heating and hot water.
• Refrigerator available (no cook kitchen).
• No Wi‑Fi or coffee vending.
• First-aid kit, bedding and towels provided.
• Pilgrims may leave and re-enter before closing time.

Pilgrim Insight

“It is owned by a lovely married couple… great dinner… local wine… best wine I drank during the Camino.”

— Camino Reddit user recommendation

Summary

Albergue La Biznaga is a tiny, private donativo albergue with just six pilgrim beds, run by a welcoming couple in Valtuille de Arriba—just past Camponaraya on the Camino Francés. It’s exclusively for credential-carrying pilgrims, offers dorm beds in two small rooms, provides communal dinner (€10) and optional morning breakfast, and is open most of the year (closed only at Christmas). Facilities include laundry, heating, terrace, bicycle parking, bedding, and a fridge—but no Wi‑Fi. Reservations are accepted, and leaving/re-entering is allowed before closing at ~17:30. It’s ideal if you want a low-cost, sociable, and local Camino experience in a rural setting. 😊