Around
El Bierzo
A valley surrounded by mountains, with chestnut trees, vineyards and a mild climate.
Make the most of the Camino to discover El Bierzo
Hostel in Ponferrada for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago
In the old town and right on the French Way. Bunk beds from 15 € with disposable sheets included.
Your hostel in Ponferrada
El Templarín is a private hostel for pilgrims, opened in 2023: 22 bunk beds in shared dormitories, a private room with a private bathroom, hot-water showers and everything on the ground floor.
15 €
per night,
all this included
all this included
- Disposable sheets
- Locker with key
- Hot water
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning and heating
- Washing machine and dryer
- Kitchen and lounge
- No steps
Do you prefer privacy?
Private room with private bathroom
- 35 € 1 person
- 45 € 2 people
Your stop on the Camino Francés
Ponferrada is the end of a stage of the French Way: you arrive coming down from Cruz de Ferro and tomorrow you continue among vineyards to Villafranca. You have about 200 km left to Santiago.
- Rabanal 32 km before
- Cruz de Ferro 1,505 m high
- Molinaseca 8 km before
- Ponferrada You sleep here
- Cacabelos 15 km later
- Villafranca 24 km later
Ponferrada and El Bierzo, in an afternoon
Leave your backpack at the hostel, take a shower and go out. This is what you have in Ponferrada and around.
Around
5 min walk
Templar castle
12th-century walls over the Sil River.
30 min by car
Las Médulas
Red mountains excavated by the Romans. World Heritage Site.
In any bar
Mencía wine
Bierzo red wine, with botillo or roasted peppers.
Morning
Villafranca del Bierzo
Your next stage, with the Puerta del Perdón.
At the door
Old Town
La Encina, the Clock Tower and terraces.
Up a hill from the old town
The hostel is on Calle La Calzada in Ponferrada, next to the post office and at the foot of the upper part of the city.
- Basilica of La Encina 3 min
- Templar castle 5 min
- Post office Next door
- Bars and supermarket On the way back
How to get there
Calle La Calzada, 4 · 24401 Ponferrada, León
7,9
They say it on Booking
613 reviews from real guests
- Location 8,8
- Staff 8,8
- Value for money 8,5
- Cleanliness 8,4
Very well located, the receptionist is lovely. Everything is spotless.
The living room is cozy, with comfortable sofas and a table.
The location and the service. Everything was also very clean.
Fully equipped and clean facilities.
For how small the place is, it's very well equipped. It has everything.
It is the second time we have come and they have made us feel at home.
Before arriving at the hostel
Check-in
12:00 – 19:30
Check-out
5:00 – 8:30
Credential
Not mandatory
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeping in Ponferrada
Another question? Ask us
Where to sleep in Ponferrada if I do the Camino de Santiago?
El Templarín is a hostel in Ponferrada for pilgrims, in the old town: Calle La Calzada 4, next to the post office and a five-minute walk from the Templar castle.
How much does it cost to sleep at the hostel?
A bunk bed in a shared dormitory costs 15 € per night with disposable sheets included. A towel is €3, washing machine €4 and dryer €5. You can see the final price for your dates on Booking.
Do you have to book the hostel in advance?
In high season it is advisable, because there are only 22 shared bunk beds and one private room. Reservations are made on Booking and, if you have any questions, you can write to us on WhatsApp.
Are there private rooms?
Yes. In addition to shared dormitories, there is a private room with two bunk beds and a private bathroom: it costs 35 € per night for one person and 45 € for two. You can see availability on Booking.
Do I need a pilgrim credential?
It is not mandatory. The hostel is designed for pilgrims, but tourists and travelers can also stay.
What time can I enter and leave?
Check-in is from 12:00 to 19:30 and check-out is from 5:00 to 8:30. If you arrive later, write to us on WhatsApp at 634 117 413 and we will give you the door code.
What services does the hostel have?
Lockable locker for each bed, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and heating, hot-water showers, washing machine and dryer, kitchen with fridge and microwave, and a living room with television. Everything is on the ground floor and there is an accessible bathroom.
Are pets or bicycles allowed?
Pets are not allowed, and the hostel does not have an enclosed bike storage.
Which stage of the French Way arrives in Ponferrada?
Ponferrada is the end of the stage that comes down from the Montes de León from Rabanal del Camino or Foncebadón, passing through Cruz de Ferro, El Acebo and Molinaseca. The next one usually ends in Villafranca del Bierzo, about 24 km away.
What to see in Ponferrada and El Bierzo?
In Ponferrada, the Templar Castle, the Basilica of the Encina and the Clock Tower, all just a few minutes from the hostel. In El Bierzo, Las Médulas, Villafranca del Bierzo and its Mencía vineyards.
Save your bunk for the Ponferrada stage
Book your bed at the Ponferrada hostel on Booking in a minute. If you have any questions, write to us on WhatsApp.
