Albergue Muralla Leonesa

Albergue Muralla Leonesa in León
Albergue Muralla Leonesa Overview
Type: Albergue Muralla Leonesa is a private albergue/hostel for pilgrims and tourists (no credential needed).
Location: C/ Tarifa, 5, 24003 León, Spain — in the historic center beside the medieval city wall, steps from Plaza Mayor and León Cathedral.
Opened: November 2014 in a restored 19th c. building on a 12th c. wall.
Accessibility: Fully wheelchair-accessible common areas and adapted rooms.
Contact:
Phone: (+34) 987 177 873
Email: info@alberguemurallaleonesa.com
Reservations: Accepted and recommended (especially for groups).
Albergue Facilities
Rooms: Shared dorms (6–7 beds per room; ~60 dorm spaces) plus 6 private rooms (2–4 beds), and group apartments for 14–17 people.
Prices: Dorms from €12–18; private doubles €35–50; triples/quads €60–100; breakfast ~€5.
Total Capacity: ~69–75 guests.
Pilgrim Credential: Not required.
Operating Season: Year-round (Mar 1–Nov 1 daily; mid-winter Thu–Sun).
Hours: Check-in 12:00–21:00; reception closes 23:00; 24h access with code.
Albergue Amenities
- Well-equipped guest kitchen (stove, microwave, fridge, utensils).
- Dining room, lounge, TV area, and interior patio seating.
- Laundry (washer & dryer), washbasin & clothesline.
- Heating, hot water, and free Wi‑Fi.
- Secure bicycle storage; luggage room.
- Lockers, towel rental, towel-on-request service.
- Accessible bathrooms, TV in rooms, key-access building.
- Credit card accepted; first-aid kit on premises.
Pilgrim Insight
Travelers consistently applaud its prime location, clean rooms, and useful facilities, with some minor caveats:
“Super location for the pilgrims… great support from Fernanda… very clean and comfortable.”
— Pilgrim
Summary: Albergue Muralla Leonesa in Leon is a polished, well-located private albergue that offers excellent communal facilities—including kitchen, laundry, bike storage, and a courtyard—all housed in a charming historic building. A top choice for pilgrims and tourists alike, though shared areas can get busy and a bit noisy at peak times. Reservations are a smart move! 😊
Check out the other Albergues in Leon.
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…