The Camino is open! (Depending on what restrictions apply to you…) Just like at more normal times, the question of where to sleep quickly comes up. Since the Covid appeared however, everything is more complicated! Already opened, soon to open, closed this year or closed forever… How can you know which accommodations are open to pilgrims?
This post is dedicated to list the open accommodations in Spain, Portugal and France. And also to provide links with the freshest information possible!
Please note: this post is an archive from the Covid era, it’s NOT UPDATED anymore.
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Planning your nights
Accommodations in Spain
Accommodations in France
Accommodations in Portugal
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Planning your nights
All accommodations have set up sanitary procedures and measures to insure everyone’s safety.
Some measures are enforced by governments and are now mandatory for any touristic place that wants to be opened to the public.
Other measures have been thought and proposed by Camino societies to help adapt the rules to the specific features of pilgrim hosting.
Portugal has been the first country to introduce an official certification, to distinguish establishments that are especially safe and thorough in their management of the virus, with the label “Clean & Safe”
In Spain, the AMCS (AsociaciĂłn de Municipios del Camino de Santiago) even created the “Albergue Seguro” label to distinguish accommodations that have the most thorough heath measures.
In France, various independent label exist, but no official one, nor one specific to the French Caminos.
Finally, each accommodation can decide to adapt their policies according to their own possibilities. It can be accepting reservation ahead only, groups or individuals only, putting 1 pilgrim per room, and so on.
In short, there are so many variables and so many things changing over time! It is necessary for every pilgrim this year to get information and certain ahead:
- about the actual opening of each accommodation,
- about their global capacity and the availability of bed(s) on the arival day,
- about the new policy that is specific to each accommodation
Depending on the time of year and how many pilgrims are on the Camino, it can be necessary to book ahead!
Note that for some accommodations, booking can be mandatory…
What goes without saying goes better when saying it…
It is more than ever necessary to display understanding and tolerance toward your hosts and their demands. Respect the measures that were put into place for your own safety and the one of others.
Despite all of what’s going on, buen Camino, bom Caminho, bon Chemin!
Accommodations in Spain
Warning! Be informed about the situation in Spain and make sure you can go there to do your Camino legally! Find update on the Covid/Camino on this page
Important note: this page is only referencing links, I’m not responsible for their updates and their content
To help you see more clearly through the links here, each is preceded by the following indications:
– [UPDATED] for links normally updated by their author/admin
– [CAUTION] for links that are not up to date (but may be soon) or to consider with caution
In any case, recheck any info you find here! ↓
Covid-19 symptom: everything changes, fast and sometimes from one day to the next!
Please check out the update date of the links I suggest and cross-reference the information!
Ask directly to each accommodation you chose about their opening, availability and policies.
It’s highly recommended to organize well and book ahead this year
All Caminos in Spain: 1 link, several Caminos
[UPDATED] List of accommodations managed by volunteers, Camino societies and the Xunta des Galicia on the website of the Spanish federation of the friends of the Camino de Santiago
Reports if the accommodation is closed, or gives its opening date
[UPDATED] List of accommodations on the Caminos Francés, Portugués, del Norte, a Fisterra-Muxia, Primitivo, de la Plata, Inglés on the Wise Pilgrim Guides website.
Said to be updated every day
In green, accommodations that are open right now or that plan to open in July/August. In yellow, accommodations that plan to open this year but have given no date. In red, accommodations closed for all 2020. In grey… ??? Not sure: no info?
[UPDATED] List of accommodations on the Caminos Francés, Portugués, a Fisterra-Muxia, del Salvador, Primitivo, de la Plata, Sanabrés, Inglés on Camino Ninja App
[UPDATED] The Gronze website lists accommodations on many Caminos.
The ones that are closed are signaled by a little “danger” or “interdiction” sign.
Caminos in Galicia
Warning! Be informed about entry requirements in Galicia and ongoing measures!
Find update on the Covid/Camino on this page
Relative to the Caminos Francés, Primitivo, del Norte, Sanabrés, Inglés, Portugués and of Fisterra/Muxia.
[INACTIVE] Now ex–booking platform of public accommodation in Galicia on Albergues Xacobeo by the Xunta de Galicia.
Status of each accommodation is given. Booking is limited to 30% of the real capacity of the albergue.
Booking is not possible anymore: back to the first to come/first to get a bed system!
[UPDATED] List of accommodations of private accommodation in Galicia, on Agalber (Asociacion Galega de Albergues Privados).
Information via Google Maps by selecting the map, via spreadsheet by selecting the link.
[UPDATED] List of accommodations between Tui and Santiago on the Camino Portugués interior, shared by the website of the albergue Ideas Peregrinas in Tui
Camino Francés
Think of checking the link in the sections “All the Caminos in Spain” and “Caminos in Galicia“
[UPDATED] The albergue de Roncesvalles takes reservations on its website
[UPDATED] Others accommodations on the website of the hamlet. Each link leads to the page of the accommodation, which tells if it’s open or not
[UPDATED] List of accommodations between Roncesvalles and Logroño, shared on the facebook page of the gĂ®te Le Chemin Vers l’Etoile (SJPP)(thanks Eric)
[UPDATED] List of accommodations and services between Roncesvalles/Valcarlos and Fisterra on the Vieux Crayons Editions webpage (1st reference for French Camino guidebooks)
They contacted every accommodation on the list. Describes policies when known.
Warning, accommodations that are not on the list could not be contacted: it doesn’t mean they’re closed!
[UPDATED] List of accommodations between Roncesvalles/Valcarlos and Fisterra-Muxia on the Hospitalet Saint-Jacques website (a private accommodation on Le Puy route, France). Update date at the bottom of the page. Voluntary selection of the accommodations and advise are reflecting the authors’ preferences.
[UPDATED] List of accommodation between Roncesvalles/Valcarlos and Santiago on the AMCS page (Asociacion de Municipios del Camino de Santiago)
Cooperation with the FICS (Fraternidad International del Camino de Santiago) and the Spanish Federation of the Camino de Santiago Societies.
Red dots show places with open accommodations
This page as well to know the total number of beds per albergue (Warning! Use it essentially to check which albergues are close!)
Camino Aragonés
Think of checking the link in the sections “All the Caminos in Spain“
[UPDATED] List of accommodation between the Somport and Puente la Reina on the AMCS page (Asociacion de Municipios del Camino de Santiago).
In concertation with the FICS (Fraternidad International del Camino de Santiago) and the Spanish Federation of the Camino de Santiago Societies
Red dots show places with open accommodations
This page as well to know the total number of beds per albergue (Warning! Use it essentially to check which albergues are close!)
[UPDATED] List of accommodations between Saint Jean Pied de Port and Santiago on Gerald Kelly’s page, Camino Guide
Camino del Norte
Think of checking the link in the sections “All the Caminos in Spain” and “Caminos in Galicia“
[UPDATED] List of accommodations by the facebook page Albergues en el Camino de Santiago
Camino Primitivo
Think of checking the link in the sections “All the Caminos in Spain” and “Caminos in Galicia“
[UPDATED] List of accommodations between Oviedo and As Seixas on the Facebook page: Camino Primitivo.
See also comments for updated and additional information.
[UPDATED] The albergue in Oviedo is open, see the page of the Association Asturias-Leon
Via de la Plata
Think of checking the link in the sections “All the Caminos in Spain” and “Caminos in Galicia“
[UPDATED] List of accommodation between Sevilla and Fisterra via the Camino Sanabrés on the official page of the Camino, El Camino de la Plata
[UPDATED] List of accommodations between Sevilla and Astorga and for the Camino Sanabrés (Granja de Moreruela-Santiago) on the website Camino Mozarabe de la Plata y sanabrés.
[UPDATED] List of accommodation between Sevilla and Fisterra/Muxia via the Camino Sanabrés on the facebook page of the Association of the Caminos via de la Plata.
List for the Mozarabe as well. (A) shows opened accommodations (abierto) and (C) closed ones (cerrado)
[UPDATED] List of accommodations between Sevilla and Santiago via the Camino SanabrĂ©s on Gerald Kelly’s page, Via de la Plata Guide
Camino Mozarabe
Think of checking the link in the sections “All the Caminos in Spain“
[UPDATED] List of accommodations between Almeria and Merida on the website of the Ascociacion Jacobea de Almeria-Granada.
Included in the guidebook of this Camino.
[UPDATED] List of accommodation between Almeria/Granada and Merida on the facebook page of the Association of the Caminos via de la Plata.
List for the Plata (Sevilla) and Sanabres as well. (A) shows opened accommodations (abierto) and (C) closed ones (cerrado)
[UPDATED] List of accommodations between Sevilla and Santiago via the Camino SanabrĂ©s on Gerald Kelly’s page, Via de la Plata Guide
Camino Sanabrés
Think of checking the link in the sections “All the Caminos in Spain” and “Caminos in Galicia“
[UPDATED] List of accommodations between Granja de Moreruela and Santiago on the website Camino Mozarabe de la Plata y sanabrés.
[UPDATED] List of accommodation between Zamora and Fisterra/Muxia on the facebook page of the Association of the Caminos via de la Plata.
List for the Mozarabe and Plata as well. (A) shows opened accommodations (abierto) and (C) closed ones (cerrado)
[UPDATED] List of accommodations between Sevilla and Santiago via the Camino SanabrĂ©s on Gerald Kelly’s page, Via de la Plata Guide
Caminos Catalans
Think of checking the link in the sections “All the Caminos in Spain“
[UPDATED] List of accommodations on the website of the Amics dels Pelegrins A Santiago-Barcelona (document at the bottom of the page)
Pilgrim’s passports are delivered at Sant Jaume parish in Barcelona. Keep the pop-up window open to read the information!
Camino de Baztan
Think of checking the link in the sections “All the Caminos in Spain“
[CAUTION] Some info on Gronze’s Camino de Baztan forum.
Camino Vasco del Interior / Tunnel de San Adrian / Via Bayona
Think of checking the link in the sections “All the Caminos in Spain“
Camino Vadiniense / Lebaniego
Think of checking the link in the sections “All Caminos in Spain“
Camino del Salvador
Think of checking the link in the sections “All the Caminos in Spain“
[UPDATED] The albergue in Oviedo is open, see the page of the Association Asturias-Leon
Camino de Invierno
Think of checking the link in the sections “All the Caminos in Spain” and “Caminos in Galicia“
[UPDATED] List of accommodations between Villavieja and Deseiro on the website of the Asociacion Amigos do Camiño de Santiago por Valdeorra.
It states that it’s necessary to call ahead to be sure of availabilities.
Camino de Madrid
Think of checking the link in the sections “All the Caminos in Spain“
[UPDATED] List of accommodations between Madrid and Grajal de Campos on the website of the Friends of the Camino de Santiago de Madrid.
Camino de Levante-Sureste
Think of checking the link in the sections “All the Caminos in Spain” and “Caminos in Galicia“
[UPDATED] List of accommodations between Avila and Zamora on the Facebook page of the Asociaciones de Amigos del Camino de Santiago de Levante Sureste.
[UPDATED] List of accommodations between Ataquines and Villalapando on the Facebook page of the Association of the Camino Sureste in Valladolid
Camino de la Lana
Think of checking the link in the sections “All the Caminos in Spain” and “Caminos in Galicia“
[UPDATED] Public accommodations are close until further notice, on the website Camino de la Lana desde Valencia
Accommodations in France
Warning! Be informed about the situation in France and make sure you can go there to do your Camino legally! Find update on the Covid/Camino on this page
Important note: this page is only referencing links, I’m not responsible for their updates and their content
To help you see more clearly through the links here, each is preceded by the following indications:
– [UPDATED] for links normally updated by their author/admin
– [CAUTION] for links that are not up to date (but may be soon) or to consider with caution
In any case, recheck any info you find here! ↓
Covid-19 symptom: everything changes, fast and sometimes from one day to the next!
Please check out the update date of the links I suggest and cross-reference the information!
Ask directly to each accommodation you chose about their opening, availability and policies.
It’s highly recommended to organize well and book ahead this year.
All Chemins in France: 1 link, several Caminos
[UPDATED] List of accommodation on all the itineraries made by a collective of hosts in France, on this interactive map
Each host is responsible for their own updates
[UPDATED] List of accommodations and services on the Vieux Crayon edition page (1st reference for French Camino guidebooks).
Details the Le Puy route (and Célé and Rocamadour variants), the Arles route, the Paris-Tours route (Chartre/Orléans) and the Vézelay route (and Bourges/Nevers options, Bergerac variant).
They contacted every accommodation on the list. Describes policies when known.
Warning, accommodations that are not on the list could not be contacted: it doesn’t mean they’re closed!
[UPDATED] List of accommodations on the Le Puy, Arles, VĂ©zelay and Cluny routes that are adherents of the label “Haltes vers Compostelle”: ont their website or their Facebook page.
Lists members only.
Le Puy route
Think of checking the link in the sections “All the Chemins in France“
[UPDATED] List of accommodation on the Le Puy route and the Célé variant, on the website Santiagooo
[UPDATED] List of accommodations between Le Puy and Saint Jean Pied de Port on the Hospitalet Saint-Jacques website (a private accommodation on Le Puy route, France).
Update date at the bottom of the page.
Voluntary selection of the accommodations and advise are reflecting the authors’ preferences.
[UPDATED] List of accommodations managed by the Jacobean association of Landes, on their website (see the “hĂ©bergements” section)
[A JOUR] List of accommodations managed by the Jacobean association of Pyrénées Atlantiques, on their website
VĂ©zelay route
Think of checking the link in the sections “All the Chemins in France“
[UPDATED] List of accommodations between VĂ©zelay and the Spanish border on the Voie du VĂ©zelay website.
Includes information for the Bourges/Nevers options and the Bergerac variant.
On the map, red or brown accommodation are opened. Grey ones are either closed, either with unknown opening date.
[UPDATED] Accommodations of the Association Limousin-PĂ©rigord, on their page
[UPDATED] List of accommodations managed by the Jacobean association of Aquitaine (Gironde), on their page (“hĂ©bergement” file)
[UPDATED] List of accommodations managed by the Jacobean association of the Landes, on their website (see the “hĂ©bergements” section)
[A JOUR] List of accommodations managed by the Jacobean association of Pyrénées Atlantiques, on their website
Arles route
Think of checking the link in the sections “All the Chemins in France“
[UPDATED] List of accommodation on the Le Puy route and the Célé variant, on the website Santiagooo
[UPDATED] The maison Saint Jacques de LĂ©guevin is open
[A JOUR] List of accommodations managed by the Jacobean association of Pyrénées Atlantiques, on their website
Paris-Tours route
Think of checking the link in the sections “All the Chemins in France“
[UPDATED] List of accommodations managed by the Jacobean association of Eure et Loire, on their website
[UPDATED] List of accommodations in Loiret (OrlĂ©ans) on the page of the association Compostelle 45 (link “hĂ©bergements et services”)
[CAUTION] List of accommodations managed by the Jacobean association of Touraine, on their page
[UPDATED] List of accommodations managed by the Jacobean association of Vienne. Sources: Facebook page and website
[CAUTION] List of accommodations managed by the Jacobean association of Charente Maritime, on their page
[UPDATE] List of accommodations managed by the Jacobean association of Aquitaine (Gironde), on their page (“hĂ©bergement” file)
[UPDATED] The Bouscat refuge is open from May 4th. Source: Amis de St Jacques en Aquitaine.
[UPDATED] List of accommodations managed by the Jacobean association of Landes, on their website (see the “hĂ©bergements” section)
[A JOUR] List of accommodations managed by the Jacobean association of Pyrénées Atlantiques, on their website
Secondary routes and paths ahead of the main routes
The easiest and fastest way to have updated information is to talk directly with the local association of the Camino and/or with the registered accommodations on your route.
This page lists associations that are members of the FFACC (French Federations of Camino Associations)
Warning! Not all associations are listed here, try “name of the department” or “name of the region” + saint jacques compostelle
“Special Covid” notices by local associations:
(The ones not mentioned here simply ask pilgrims to get in touch directly with them or the accommodations to have updated information regarding the coronavirus situation)(all in French)
- Association Vendéenne des pèlerins de St Jacques:
- [CAUTION] directives and list of accommodations
- Bordeaux region:
- [UPDATED] Maison du Pèlerin de Bordeaux is closed
- Société Landaise des Amis de Saint-Jacques:
- [UPDATED] list of accommodation on the Littoral route, see their website (see the “hĂ©bergement” section)
- Pyrénées-Atlantiques:
- [UPDATED] Opening of their gîtes in Mai, see their website
- Piémont route in Ariège:
- [UPDATED] list of accommodations, see their website
Accommodations in Portugal
Warning! Be informed about the situation in Portugal and make sure you can go there to do your Camino legally!
Find update on the Covid/Camino on this page
Important note: this page is only referencing links, I’m not responsible for their updates and their content
To help you see more clearly through the links here, each is preceded by the following indications:
– [UPDATED] for links normally updated by their author/admin
– [CAUTION] for links that are not up to date (but may be soon) or to consider with caution
In any case, recheck any info you find here! ↓
Covid-19 symptom: everything changes, fast and sometimes from one day to the next!
Please check out the update date of the links I suggest and cross-reference the information!
Ask directly to each accommodation you chose about their opening, availability and policies.
It’s highly recommended to organize well and book ahead this year.
[UPDATED] List of opened accommodations between Porto and the Spanish border for all variants on the website of the albergue of Porto.
[UPDATED] List of accommodation between Lisboa and Santiago on the Caminho Central on the website Gronze.
[UPDATED] List of accommodation between Porto and Redondela on the Caminho de la Costa on the website Gronze.
[UPDATED] List of accommodations on the Caminho Portugués on Camino Ninja App
Good luck for your preparations and Buen Camino!
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I would like to walk the camino this year, but wondering what happens if a pilgrim gets Covid while walking the camino (or on the plane to Spain … but symptoms don’t surface until the walk). Will the accommodations take you in?
Thank you.
Hi Deborah 🙂 Thanks for your appreciation!
People who get Covid once on the Camino are quarantined in a place designated by the authorities. Last year a couple of pilgrims got it and were isolated in albergues, no negotiable (for the pilgrims or the albergues). I’m not sure who’s paying for that, except in Galicia where special insurance for travelers take care of everything.
A lot of measure are in place, especially to make tourism safe. I walked last year and had no problem at all, incidents I mentioned above really were exceptions.
I wish you a great Camino!
Camino Ninja app no longer available.
True! Thanks for your comment, it makes me realize I haven’t updated the post to say it’s precisely… outdated.