Refugio de Peregrinos de Roncesvalles - Itzandegia

Roncesvalles

Description and Notice
Reservations accepted
Yes

Located opposite the Real Collegiata.

Season
01-January - 31-December
Contact Info
Parochial

Real Colegiata de Roncesvalles
31650 Navarra
Spain

Landline
+34 948 760 000
Hospitalero
Various pilgrims from the Dutch Association
Practical Info
Open
14:00
Close
22:00
Total Beds
183
Price
14
Pilgrim only?
Yes
Kitchen
Kitchen
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Facilities
Dining room
Yes
Lounge
Yes
Terrace
Yes
Laundry
Clothesline
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Wash basin
Yes
Washer
Yes
Food
Dinner
Yes
Group Dinner
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Services
Bike storage
Yes
Handicapped Accessible
Yes
Horse stable
Yes, open pasture
Camping
Yes
Internet
Yes
City Map

Comments

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Just don’t understand the appeal of this place after two negative experiences. Very controlling in a weird way. No warmth to how they operate. Maybe they should focus on a smaller experience for the guests? 14€ for bed, 7€ laundry, also offer takeaway snack for next day, and dinner at fixed times at local places which may leave you unable to attend pilgrim’s mass :/. Incredibly difficult to climb those bunk ladders with seemingly no consideration given to age of guest. Reasonably clean, beds are comfy.

All Caminos App User (not verified)

I stayed there Sept 19th 2024. I knew there were going to be a lot of us but it was so well organised and so many helpers on hand that it was no problem at all and I really enjoyed staying here. I was glad I had pre booked as I got a bed in a cubicle beside just one person. A friend who hadn't made a reservation got a less comfortable top bunk in the overflow area. Dinner and breakfast was good, no complaints there. Enjoyed sitting at large tables and meeting other pilgrims.

All Caminos App User (not verified)

This was an excellent Albergue. There seemed to be an army of volunteers to help you work out what was what which was great as this was my first stop. Check in was easy and the beds were comfortable and quite sturdy so the top bunk wasn’t disturbing the bottom bunk too much. There was also a locker for each bed which you could lock for a euro. They had those plastic mattresses which I like because you don’t have to worry about bed bugs. Separate shower rooms and bathrooms for men and women.

All Caminos App User (not verified)

I loved staying in the old facility back in 2007 but this new facility is so much better.
It is well run and very comfortable.
Due to the massive numbers of pilgrims it is advisable to book in advance.
I think it is ridiculous to complain about the size of the place and to recommend people to stay in the hotel instead.
This attitude reflects many of the new "tourigrino" walkers who don't understand the true pilgrim ethos...mores the pity.

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Unique and nice place to stay. Volunteers were abundant if not a bit over zealous. Well worth the walk from SJPD. They do take reservations and we did so via WhatsApp. Highly recommend reservations as they had to turn pilgrims away daily. Prepaid meal is mediocre at best, although convenient. Those that opted for meal at hotel were happier. Fun experience and very clean.

All Caminos App User (not verified)

The 4 bed cubicles was good. Bathrooms great. Lockers and charging points well positioned. Be aware they lock you out right on 10. My partner had to race out at 9.53pm, as he left his phone at the bar and he was told back luck if he gets back and it’s locked. Wasn’t very Christian to say that. The pilgrim dinner was the best.

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Huge and perfectly organised albergue.

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Check in was painless despite my lack of Spanish.
The pilgrims menu was quite good.
The hospilataros are always wandering the site, ensuring you have what you need. Keeping the place running smoothly must be hard with so many beds.
Never waited for a shower or a bathroom

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Our walk up over the pass was memorable - snow, blizzards, wind and it was freezing. It was also magical. Quite a long day so glad to reach Ronscevalles- we took the longer road instead of the forest, best option for us. The hostel is huge, check-in takes a while but everyone is lovely. We choose to have dinner at the pub not the hostel. Def best to book well in advance. Showers are clean and plenty.

All Caminos App User (not verified)

After a long day in the mountains this albergue is exactly what a tired pilgrim needs. Nice bed, pilgrims meal, and good showers. The pilgrims mass is definitely the best part though. Don’t miss if you can. It’s at 19:00!