Albergue Ultreia

Albergue Ultreia in Castrojeriz

Albergue Overview

Type: Private albergue exclusively for pilgrims with a valid credential.
Location: C/ Real de Oriente, 77, Castrojeriz, Burgos, Spain.
Opened: 2014.
Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.
Contact:
Phone: (+34) 947 378 640 / (+34) 640 298 817 (WhatsApp)
Email: albergue.ultreia.castrojeriz@gmail.com
Website: albergueultreiacastrojeriz.com

Albergue Facilities

Rooms: Three shared dormitories (26 beds) and four private rooms (double, twin, or triple) with private bathrooms.
Prices: Dorm bed €14; single room €45; double room €60; triple room €75.
Total Capacity: 26 dorm beds + 4 private rooms.
Reservations: Accepted and recommended.
Pilgrim Credential: Required.
Operating Season: 20 March–1 November.
Hours: Check-in from 12:30 to 21:30; doors close at 22:00.

Albergue Amenities

• Communal dinner (€13) and breakfast (€4).
• Communal kitchen with microwave and utensils.
• Dining room and lounge spaces.
• Garden and terrace featuring a foot bath (pediluvio) fountain.
• Guided visits to medieval wine press and cellar, plus wine/orujo tasting.
• Shared bathrooms with 4 showers and 4 toilets.
• Heating and hot water.
• Laundry: washer and dryer (€4 each); clothesline.
• Disposable sheets and pillowcases provided.
• Individual lockers at each bed.
• Secure covered bike parking (€1).
• Free Wi‑Fi (multiple networks).
• First-aid kit.
• Pet-friendly dorm beds (€7 per pet).

Pilgrim Insight

Pilgrims consistently praise the friendly hosts, historic cellar experiences, and family-like atmosphere:

“Albergue Ultreia is a wonderful stop… Jose and Olga … give a tour of the underground wine cellar… can’t miss stop.”
— TripAdvisor review

“It is owned by a lovely married couple… They make great Dinner… frankly the best wine I drank during the Camino.”
— Reddit user

Some mention inconsistent Wi‑Fi or unfamiliar English, but the communal vibe and cultural immersion (foot baths, tastings) make it a standout on the Camino.