Albergue Templario la Pata de Oca

Albergue Templario La Pata de Oca in Torres del Río

Albergue Overview

Type: Private albergue and hostal with Templar-themed décor; also open to tourists.
Location: C/ Mayor, 5, 31229 Torres del Río, Navarra, Spain (directly on the Camino Francés).
Opened: 2010; new management since 2021.
Accessibility: Ground-floor dorms and private rooms are accessible; no elevator.
Contact:
Phone: (+34) 948 378 457 / (+34) 634 434 545 / (+34) 643 323 174
Email: alberguelapatadeoca@gmail.com
Website: alberguelapatadeoca.com

Albergue Facilities

Rooms: 3 shared dormitories (22–8 beds each) and 5 private rooms (singles, doubles, triples).
Prices: Dorm €15–20; private rooms €80–120; dinner €15; breakfast €4.
Total Capacity: 43 beds.
Reservations: Accepted and recommended.
Pilgrim Credential: Not required.
Operating Season: Open year-round.
Hours: Check-in 10:00–23:00; exit allowed after hours.
Pet Policy: Pets allowed in hostal rooms only.
Languages Spoken: Spanish, English.
Nearby Attractions: Iglesia del Santo Sepulcro (10 meters away), a 12th-century Templar church.
Additional Notes: First Templar-themed albergue on the Camino Francés.

Albergue Amenities

• Bar-restaurant with pilgrim menu, combined plates, and sandwiches.
• Communal dining room and terrace.
• Shared bathrooms with 6 showers and 6+2 toilets.
• Washer (€5), dryer (€5), wash basin, clothesline.
• Refrigerator and microwave.
• Free Wi-Fi and computer.
• Individual lockers with power outlets.
• Heating and hot water.
• Bike storage in a closed area.
• First-aid kit available.
• Sheets and towels provided; anti-mite covers.

Pilgrim Insight

Pilgrims appreciate the unique Templar theme, comfortable accommodations, and friendly hosts:

“Quirky hotel, air con was great and beds very comfortable.”
— Dale, United Kingdom, June 2023
Source: Booking.com

“Very Nice beds, good dinner, nice host and garden! … hostel with bar that does food too… bathrooms OK.”
— Gronze user report
Source: Gronze

Summary: The Albergue Templario la Pata de Oca in Torres del Rio is a unique and comfortable stop with Templar-themed décor, friendly hosts, and a range of amenities. Ideal for pilgrims seeking a memorable experience. Reservations are recommended. 😊

Check out the other Albergues in Torres del Rio.

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