Albergue de Caín "El Diablo de la peña"
Caín · Castile and León

Albergue de Caín "El Diablo de la peña"

Hostel in Caín with a shared dormitory, mountain views, a garden and a terrace; it has a restaurant, bar and spaces to enjoy the surroundings of the Picos de Europa.

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9.0 Score
306 Reviews
15:00 Check-in
Area Caín
Nearby Caín · 90 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Albergue de Caín "El Diablo de la peña"

Albergue de Caín "El Diablo de la peña" is a hostel in Caín, León, with a shared dormitory and mountain views. It is a practical choice for those exploring the valley and looking for a place to rest after a day outdoors.

The 26 m² mixed dormitory has one bunk bed; it also offers views of a place of interest, a wardrobe and heating. The shared bathroom has a shower. Outside, there is a garden, terrace and picnic area, as well as a shared lounge. The accommodation offers free WiFi throughout. It has a restaurant, bar and café, and serves special diet menus on request. Caín is a mountain village connected to routes in the Picos de Europa, with bridges, viewpoints and paths to explore on foot. The shared spaces and food service round out a simple stay, suited to hikers and travellers who want to spend time in the surrounding area.

Albergue de Caín "El Diablo de la peña"
★ 9.0 · Wonderful · 306 reviews

Plan your stay at Albergue de Caín "El Diablo de la peña"

Hostel in Caín with a shared dormitory, mountain views, a garden and a terrace; it has a restaurant, bar and spaces to enjoy the surroundings of the Picos de Europa.

Room types

The accommodation is arranged around a 26 m² mixed shared dormitory with one bunk bed, designed for one person. From the room, you can enjoy views of the mountains and a place of interest. There is a wardrobe for your belongings, heating and a power socket by the bed; the floor is tiled or marble.

The bathroom is shared and has a shower, so it is not inside the dormitory. The upper floors are accessible only by stairs. Practical features also include a clothes rack and socket covers. The space has board games and books, DVDs or music for children. The simple layout offers a place to rest after exploring the valley's trails, with mountain views from the room.

Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
26 m²

  • 1 bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Mountain view
  • Landmark view

This 26 m² mixed shared dormitory has one bunk bed and views of the mountains and a place of interest. It has a wardrobe, heating and a power socket by the bed; the bathroom with shower is shared. Tiled or marble flooring and access by stairs complete its features.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay in Caín and explore hiking routes in the Picos de Europa.
  • you like having mountain and landmark views from the dormitory.
  • you find it convenient to have a restaurant, café and bar at the accommodation.
  • you are looking for outdoor spaces: there is a garden, terrace and picnic area.
  • you need free WiFi throughout the property.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: there is no parking.
  • you prefer a private bathroom: the dormitory bathroom is shared.
  • you cannot climb stairs: the upper floors are accessible only by stairs.
  • you will arrive after 20:00: check-in ends at that time.

Hotel facilities & services

The hostel combines outdoor spaces and communal areas for enjoying your stay between hikes. It has a garden, terrace and sun terrace, as well as a picnic area with outdoor furniture. Inside, the shared lounge offers a place to relax. Free WiFi is also available throughout, along with heating.

Dining options include a restaurant, café and bar. Special diet menus are available on request, as well as wine and champagne. To help you plan your day, the accommodation offers packed lunches, hiking, walking tours and a pub crawl. The grocery delivery service and picnic area give you options if you prefer to take a break outdoors. The property is smoke-free.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Picnic area
  • Views
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower
  • Pub crawl
  • Hiking
  • Bar

General facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace / sun terrace
  • Garden
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawl
  • Hiking
  • Board games / puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Grocery delivery
  • TV lounge / shared lounge
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches

Food & drink

  • Café on site
  • Wine / champagne
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/bed linen (additional charge)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Wardrobe
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • View
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Location & what to see

Albergue de Caín "El Diablo de la peña" is in Caín, a village in the Valdeón valley, in the Picos de Europa area. The Cain monument is 90 m away; the village of Caín de Valdeón is 100 m away; and the water mill is 140 m away. Caín de Arriba is 660 m away. The village landscape combines mountain houses, paths and the rugged terrain of the gorge, with the Cares River as a landmark for those heading out to explore the area.

Poncebos is 7 km away and León Airport is 147 km away. Mirador del Tombo is 4.7 km away; Mirador de Valdeón is 16 km away; and Mirador de Piedrasitas is 19 km away. Cueva Santibaña is 900 m away and Cueva de Cámara is 1.2 km away. You can also visit Cascada de Sabugo, 4.3 km away, or Cueto El Pando, 600 m away. These distances make it possible to combine walks from Caín with excursions to other places in the valley.

The Cares Route is one of the area's best-known walks and crosses the gorge between Caín and Poncebos. Along the nearby route are Puente de los Rebecos, 1.4 km away, and Puente Bolín, 1.7 km away; both are part of the route's landscape. Mountain trails let you alternate riverside stretches with viewpoints and cave visits. There are more daylight hours in spring and summer for planning longer hikes; before setting out, take the elevation gain and mountain weather into account.

Caín — Monument near the village, in the traditional landscape of the Valdeón valley. 90 m
Water mill — Old mill in the rural surroundings and along the paths of Caín. 140 m
Puente de los Rebecos — Bridge along the Cares route, surrounded by the gorge scenery. 1,4 km
Puente Bolín — A landmark crossing between rocky walls and the river. 1,7 km
Mirador del Tombo — Viewpoint overlooking the mountains and the Valdeón valley. 4,7 km
Poncebos — Mountain village connected to routes and excursions through the gorge. 7 km

What guests say about Albergue de Caín "El Diablo de la peña"

9.0
Wonderful · 306 reviews
Staff
9.3
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Facilities
8.9
Value for money
9.2
Free Wi-Fi
7.9

Travellers particularly appreciate the staff, cleanliness and value for money. They also highlight the surroundings, while the facilities and comfort receive good ratings. The WiFi gets a more moderate score, so it does not seem to be the most notable aspect of the stay.

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