Type: Municipal albergue run by volunteers (Hospitaleros del Camino). Pilgrim credential required.
Location: Calle Real, 24722 Rabanal del Camino, León, Spain (centrally located on the Camino Francés as it passes through the village).
Opened: Established in the 1990s, one of the long-standing municipal pilgrim albergues in the area.
Accessibility: Traditional building with basic facilities; not specifically adapted for reduced mobility.
Contact:
Phone: (+34) 987 631 178
Email: Not publicly listed
Website: Not available (information generally provided through local tourist offices and Camino resources)

Albergue Facilities

Rooms: Shared dormitory-style rooms with simple bunk beds.
Prices: Around €8–10 per night (donativo-style contribution may apply depending on season).
Total Capacity: Approximately 34 beds.
Reservations: Generally not accepted—beds are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pilgrim Credential: Required to stay.
Operating Season: Typically open from late March or early April through October; closed in winter months.
Hours: Check-in generally from early afternoon until evening; doors close at night, and check-out is early morning.

Albergue Amenities

Basic communal kitchen facilities for pilgrims to prepare simple meals
Dining/common area for shared use
Wi-Fi may be available but not guaranteed
Laundry area with wash basins and clotheslines (no machines)
Heating in cooler months
Garden/courtyard area to relax outdoors
Spiritual atmosphere fostered by volunteer hospitaleros
Simple bathroom and hot shower facilities
No private rooms (dormitory lodging only)
Traditional Camino municipal albergue experience

Pilgrim Insight

Albergue Municipal de Rabanal del Camino is well known for its authentic, traditional Camino atmosphere. Pilgrims often mention the kindness of the international volunteer hospitaleros who create a warm, welcoming environment. The facilities are simple but functional, offering a back-to-basics experience that many value as part of the Camino spirit. Guests frequently appreciate the sense of community here, with shared meals, evening gatherings, and the opportunity to connect with fellow pilgrims. While it lacks some of the modern amenities of private albergues and can be crowded in peak season, many pilgrims describe their stay as memorable, authentic, and spiritually enriching.

Check out the other Albergues in Rabanal del Camino.

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Albergue Municipal de Rabanal del Camino