{"id":5366,"date":"2025-08-15T13:27:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T11:27:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/?p=5366"},"modified":"2026-03-17T10:40:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T09:40:44","slug":"private-hostels-vs-public-hostels-that-are-convenient-on-the-camino-de-santiago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/","title":{"rendered":"Private hostels vs. public hostels: Which is best for the Camino de Santiago?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #2b2b2b;color:#2b2b2b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #2b2b2b;color:#2b2b2b\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/#%c2%bfque_tipos_de_albergues_existen_en_el_camino_de_santiago\" >What types of hostels are there on the Camino de Santiago?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/#albergues_publicos_municipales_o_de_asociaciones_jacobeas\" >Public hostels (municipal or of Jacobean associations)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/#albergues_privados\" >Private hostels<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/#ventajas_de_los_albergues_publicos_lo_basico_del_camino\" >Advantages of public hostels: Camino basics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/#1_precio_imbatible\" >1. Unbeatable price<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/#2_espiritu_peregrino_puro\" >2. Pure pilgrim spirit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/#3_sencillez_que_conecta\" >3. Simplicity that connects<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/#ventajas_de_los_albergues_privados_confort_y_tranquilidad\" >Advantages of private hostels: comfort and tranquillity<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/#1_reservas_aseguradas\" >1. Insured bookings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/#2_mas_privacidad_y_descanso\" >2. More privacy and relaxation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/#3_servicios_extra_que_te_salvan_el_dia\" >3. Extra services to save the day<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/#%c2%bfque_conviene_mas_segun_tu_estilo_de_viaje\" >Which is best suited to your travel style?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/#si_vas_por_libre_con_mochila_y_sin_prisas%e2%80%a6\" >If you go on your own, with a backpack and no rush...<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/#si_quieres_tranquilidad_confort_y_cero_estres%e2%80%a6\" >If you want peace and quiet, comfort and zero stress...<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/#nuestra_experiencia_tras_9_anos_organizando_el_camino\" >Our experience after 9 years organising the Camino<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/#%c2%bfcomo_reservo_albergues_privados_sin_complicaciones\" >How do I book private hostels without hassle?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/#faqs_preguntas_frecuentes\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/#%c2%bfpuedo_mezclar_albergues_publicos_y_privados_en_el_camino\" >Can I mix public and private hostels on the Camino?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/#%c2%bflos_albergues_privados_estan_abiertos_todo_el_ano\" >Are private hostels open all year round?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/#%c2%bfcuales_son_los_mejores_albergues_privados_desde_sarria\" >What are the best private hostels from Sarria?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/#%c2%bflos_grupos_organizados_como_viajeros_canallas_solo_usan_albergues_privados\" >Do organised groups like Viajeros Canallas only use private hostels?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h1>Private hostels vs. public hostels: Which is best for the Camino de Santiago?<\/h1>\n<p>What if the choice of a hostel will make the difference between an amazing experience and a daily frustration on the Camino? Read on because this decision, although it may seem minor, can change your trip completely...<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%c2%bfque_tipos_de_albergues_existen_en_el_camino_de_santiago\"><\/span>What types of hostels are there on the Camino de Santiago?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you throw your backpack over your shoulder, you should know that there are two main types of hostels on the Camino:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<section class=\"ai-play-skip vc_cta3-container animacion-vc\">\n    <div class=\"ai-play-skip vc_general vc_do_cta3 vc_cta3 CAT-VC vc_cta3-style-classic vc_cta3-shape-rounded vc_cta3-align-left vc_cta3-color-white vc_cta3-icon-size-xl vc_cta3-icons-left vc_cta3-actions-right wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInDown fadeInDown vc_custom_canallas wpb_start_animation animated\">\n        <div class=\"vc_cta3-icons\">\n            <div class=\"vc_icon_element vc_icon_element-outer vc_do_icon vc_icon_element-align-left\">\n                <div class=\"vc_icon_element-inner vc_icon_element-color-white vc_icon_element-size-xl vc_icon_element-style- vc_icon_element-background-color-grey\">\n                    <span class=\"fas fa-hiking icono-camino\"><\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\">\n            <div class=\"vc_cta3-content\">\n                <header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\">\n                    <p class=\"cta-heading h2\">Choosing where to rest<\/p>\n                <\/header>\n                <p class=\"cta-heading h3\">Public or private hostel? Find out which is best suited to your Camino and ensure a good night's sleep to keep you going.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vc_cta3-actions\">\n                <div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-inline\">\n                    <a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-green\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=34603040475&#038;text=Elige+bien+d%C3%B3nde+descansar\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"ga_whatsapp\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                        <i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\"><\/i> Bon Camino!                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"albergues_publicos_municipales_o_de_asociaciones_jacobeas\"><\/span>Public hostels (municipal or of Jacobean associations)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>They are managed by public or voluntary bodies. Priority for pilgrims on foot. Low price (donation or between \u20ac6 and \u20ac10 per night).<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"albergues_privados\"><\/span>Private hostels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Owned by companies or individuals. Reservations accepted. More comfort, more services and higher price.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_shadow_3d  vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FOTO-2-1-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-large\" alt=\"\" title=\"PHOTO 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FOTO-2-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FOTO-2-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FOTO-2-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FOTO-2-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FOTO-2-1-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FOTO-2-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/foto-2-4\/\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ventajas_de_los_albergues_publicos_lo_basico_del_camino\"><\/span>Advantages of public hostels: Camino basics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_precio_imbatible\"><\/span>1. Unbeatable price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your budget is tight, public ones are your best option. Some even work on a donation basis (whatever you can spare).<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_espiritu_peregrino_puro\"><\/span>2. Pure pilgrim spirit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here you can breathe the Camino. You will sleep with people from all over the world, share tables, stories and snoring. There's an authentic, communal feel that you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_sencillez_que_conecta\"><\/span>3. Simplicity that connects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Large dormitories, shared showers, basic rules... And no luxuries. But that also helps to disconnect and connect with the essentials of the Camino.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ventajas_de_los_albergues_privados_confort_y_tranquilidad\"><\/span>Advantages of private hostels: comfort and tranquillity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_reservas_aseguradas\"><\/span>1. Insured bookings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There's nothing like knowing that you have a guaranteed bed, especially in high season. At Viajeros Canallas, for example, we have everything ready for you. You arrive and rest.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_mas_privacidad_y_descanso\"><\/span>2. More privacy and relaxation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fewer beds per room, more comfortable mattresses, possibility of private bathroom, lockers, bed linen, towels... even swimming pool in some of them.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_servicios_extra_que_te_salvan_el_dia\"><\/span>3. Extra services to save the day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Laundry, Wi-Fi, breakfast included, homemade dinners, massages. Yes, sometimes the body needs it and the soul appreciates it.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%c2%bfque_conviene_mas_segun_tu_estilo_de_viaje\"><\/span>Which is best suited to your travel style?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"si_vas_por_libre_con_mochila_y_sin_prisas%e2%80%a6\"><\/span>If you go on your own, with a backpack and no rush...<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The public ones may be enough. But take a plan B in case there is no room, especially in Sarria, Portomar\u00edn, O Pedrouzo...<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"si_quieres_tranquilidad_confort_y_cero_estres%e2%80%a6\"><\/span>If you want peace and quiet, comfort and zero stress...<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The private ones are your option. And even more so if you do the Camino in an organised group. With Viajeros Canallas, we book private hostels that are well located, clean and with excellent service.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_shadow_3d  vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"824\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FOTO-3-824x1024.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-large\" alt=\"Which is best suited to your travel style?\" title=\"PHOTO 3\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FOTO-3-824x1024.jpg 824w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FOTO-3-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FOTO-3-768x955.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FOTO-3-10x12.jpg 10w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FOTO-3.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/foto-3-3\/\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"nuestra_experiencia_tras_9_anos_organizando_el_camino\"><\/span>Our experience after 9 years organising the Camino<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Viajeros Canallas, we have accompanied hundreds of pilgrims. Many come with the romantic idea of the public hostel... until they arrive exhausted after 25 km, with no place to sleep. That is why we work exclusively with private accommodation. Not on a whim, but because we know how important it is to rest well, eat well and avoid unforeseen events. And all without losing the essence of the Camino.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_shadow_3d  vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FOTO-4-1.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-large\" alt=\"Our experience after 9 years organising the Camino\" title=\"PHOTO 4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FOTO-4-1.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FOTO-4-1-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FOTO-4-1-13x12.jpg 13w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/albergues-privados-vs-albergues-publicos-que-conviene-en-el-camino-de-santiago\/foto-4-2\/\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%c2%bfcomo_reservo_albergues_privados_sin_complicaciones\"><\/span>How do I book private hostels without hassle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Easy: we do it for you. In Viajeros Canallas we organize complete routes from Sarria or Baiona, with accommodation booked in private hostels all selected by Alberto our expert, breakfast included, dinners, surprises and a group of people with your same challenge and common goal. The Camino is an experience that changes lives... and you just have to walk and enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs_preguntas_frecuentes\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%c2%bfpuedo_mezclar_albergues_publicos_y_privados_en_el_camino\"><\/span>Can I mix public and private hostels on the Camino?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, but you have to plan well. Some villages only have one option. With public you can't book, which can complicate the mix.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%c2%bflos_albergues_privados_estan_abiertos_todo_el_ano\"><\/span>Are private hostels open all year round?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most do, although some are closed in winter. From spring to October, they are usually operational at 100%.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%c2%bfcuales_son_los_mejores_albergues_privados_desde_sarria\"><\/span>What are the best private hostels from Sarria?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It depends on your tastes, but we recommend the ones in Portomar\u00edn, Palas de Rei and Arz\u00faa. Comfortable, clean and with real homemade food.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%c2%bflos_grupos_organizados_como_viajeros_canallas_solo_usan_albergues_privados\"><\/span>Do organised groups like Viajeros Canallas only use private hostels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, this is the only way we can guarantee quality, guaranteed seats and a top experience. 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