Albergue Municipal La Parada

Albergue Municipal La Parada in Cardeñuela Riopico

Albergue Overview

Type: Albergue Municipal La Parada is a municipal albergue exclusively for pilgrims on the Camino Francés (pilgrim credential required).
Location: Calle Real 28, 09192 Cardeñuela Riopico, Burgos, Spain — centrally located in the village and just off the Camino route.
Opened: Operating since July 2004, under municipal ownership and recently re-managed in 2025. A Pilgrim passport is required.
Accessibility: Recently refurbished; simple layout with shared dorms; confirm specifics if you require reduced-mobility access.
Contact:
Phone: (+34) 641 196 092
Email: johanamarcanodiaz1@gmail.com
Website: Not listed

Albergue Facilities

Rooms: Two dormitory rooms (each approx. 6 beds) offering around 12 beds total.
Prices: €8 per bed in dormitory.
Total Capacity: Approximately 12 pilgrims.
Reservations: Not accepted — beds awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pilgrim Credential: Required.
Operating Season: Open year-round.
Hours: Check-in from 07:00; doors close around 23:00 — early arrival is advised.

Albergue Amenities

• Bar-restaurant downstairs providing breakfast and pilgrim-menu dinners.
• Washing machine & dryer (extra charge); drying area available.
• Clothesline and washbasin for personal laundry.
• Secure bicycle storage (uncovered).
• Free Wi-Fi throughout the albergue.
• Heating and hot showers included.

Pilgrim Insight

Albergue Municipal La Parada in Cardeñuela Riopico offers an excellent and economical stop just a short walk ahead of Burgos on the Camino Francés. With its small capacity and very reasonable price (~€8 per bed), it’s ideal for walkers aiming to arrive early and reserve a bed before entering the large city. The bar-restaurant below ensures you don’t have to walk elsewhere for dinner, and the friendly staff and relaxed village vibe help foster a restful evening.

Worth noting: Because there are only 12 beds, arriving as early as possible is crucial—especially in peak season. The rooms are basic and shared, so if you prefer private space or amenities, you may want to plan ahead. The Wi-Fi, laundry, and bike storage are practical bonuses. Overall, for pilgrims who want an affordable, dependable stop before Burgos, La Parada is a smart choice.

Buen Camino!

Check out the other Albergues in Cardenuela Riopico.

We have also self published a Camino Francés Journal for Pilgrims walking the route so you can record all your day by day memories.  Have fun and journal away…