Albergue de peregrino Cruz de Fierro
Foncebadón · Castile and León

Albergue de peregrino Cruz de Fierro

Hostel in Foncebadón, on the Camino Francés, with shared beds, mountain views, a restaurant, free Wi-Fi and free private parking.

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6.9 Score
129 Reviews
12:00 Check-in
Nearby Cruz de Ferro · 1,6 km
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 12:00

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Albergue de peregrino Cruz de Fierro

Albergue de peregrino Cruz de Fierro is a hostel in Foncebadón, on the Camino Francés, with shared beds and a balcony overlooking the mountains. It is particularly suited to people walking the Camino de Santiago who want a simple place to rest in this village in León.

The single bed is in a 30 m² shared room and comes with a shared bathroom with a shower. The balcony overlooks the garden, the town and the mountains; there is also a patio, terrace and garden. The property has a restaurant, bar, café and free Wi-Fi throughout. Guests arriving by car can use the free private parking, which must be reserved in advance. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and there are facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility, including lower washbasins and toilets with grab rails. Astorga is 26 km away, and the Episcopal Palace is one of its notable sights. Around Foncebadón, the Camino and the mountain scenery set the pace of your stay.

Albergue de peregrino Cruz de Fierro
★ 6.9 · · 129 reviews

Plan your stay at Albergue de peregrino Cruz de Fierro

Hostel in Foncebadón, on the Camino Francés, with shared beds, mountain views, a restaurant, free Wi-Fi and free private parking.

Room types

Accommodation consists of a single bed in a shared room, with space for one person per bed. The room measures 30 m² and has a shared bathroom with a shower; it is not a room with a private bathroom. The balcony offers views of the garden, the town and the mountains, as well as landmarks. The patio and terrace provide additional outdoor spaces.

Inside, there is a desk, a seating area and a dining table. Facilities include a dishwasher, oven, microwave and electric kettle, as well as kitchenware and a clothes rack. The unit is wheelchair accessible. This setup is practical for pilgrims looking for a single bed who are happy to share a room and bathroom along the way. Bed linen is included, while towels and sheets may incur an additional charge.

Single Bed in Shared Room
30 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Balcony
  • Mountain view

This 30 m² space is a single bed in a shared room and has a balcony. From there, you can see the garden, the town, the mountains and nearby landmarks. The space also has a patio, a seating area and a desk, as well as a dishwasher, oven and microwave.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you are walking the Camino Francés and want a single bed in Foncebadón.
  • you want balcony views of the mountains, garden and town.
  • you would like a restaurant, bar and café on site.
  • you need free Wi-Fi throughout the accommodation.
  • you are travelling by car and can reserve the free private parking.

Maybe not, if...

  • you prefer a private bathroom: the room’s bathroom is shared.
  • you need to arrive after 21:30, the latest check-in time.
  • you want to leave after 8:00, the latest check-out time.
  • you need parking without booking in advance: the free private parking must be reserved.

Hotel facilities & services

The property combines outdoor spaces with services suited to a stop in Foncebadón. There is a garden, terrace, balcony, patio and outdoor dining area; a barbecue and outdoor furniture complete these spaces. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the accommodation. There is also free private parking, which must be reserved.

The restaurant, bar and café let you enjoy a meal or a drink at the hostel. For everyday needs, there is a 24-hour reception and a laundry service. Heating is useful in this mountain village, while non-smoking rooms offer an option for guests who prefer them. The building has facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility, such as lower washbasins, raised toilets and grab rails. Parties and bachelor or bachelorette parties are not permitted.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Views
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Terrace
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower

General facilities

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • 24-hour reception
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Lower washbasin
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails

Parking

  • Parking

Food & drink

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

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (additional charge)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • City views
  • Landmark views
  • Mountain views
  • Garden views
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle

Location & what to see

Albergue de peregrino Cruz de Fierro is in Foncebadón, a small village in León on the Camino Francés. Village life is closely linked to the pilgrims passing through the Montes de León. The centre of Foncebadón is 90 m away, and Cruz de Ferro, one of the best-known landmarks on the Camino de Santiago, is 1.6 km away. The Camino tradition invites pilgrims to leave a stone there as a symbolic gesture before continuing their journey.

The surrounding area offers several nearby landscapes and places to visit on foot or by travelling around the area. Cerro de Malladín is 770 m away and Peña Candaneo is 1.1 km away; Cascada de la Fervencia is 2.1 km away. Ermita de Santiago is 1.6 km away, and the ruins of Despoblado de Manjarín are 3.6 km away. Astorga is 26 km away and is home to the Episcopal Palace, a work associated with Antoni Gaudí. León Airport is 56 km away.

If you are walking the Camino, you can spend the day hiking between villages and mountains, with Cruz de Ferro as a notable stop. In Manjarín, 3.6 km away, you can take a break before continuing along the route. Iglesia de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora is 4.9 km away, and the village also has places to eat, such as La Taberna de Gaia, 150 m away. Spring and autumn are usually good seasons for walking in the area; in winter, the mountain weather may require more preparation.

Cruz de Ferro — Camino landmark where many pilgrims leave a stone before continuing their journey. 1,6 km
Cerro de Malladín — Nearby summit that stands out in Foncebadón’s mountainous landscape. 770 m
Cascada de la Fervencia — Waterfall to discover on an excursion around the area. 2,1 km
Ermita de Santiago — Small chapel linked to the local landscape and Camino tradition. 1,6 km
Manjarin — Nearby village on the mountainous stretch of the Camino Francés. 3,6 km
Iglesia de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora — Local church where you can discover the area’s religious heritage. 4,9 km

What guests say about Albergue de peregrino Cruz de Fierro

6.9
· 129 reviews
Staff
8.0
Comfort
7.5
Location
8.1
Cleanliness
7.3
Facilities
7.1
Value for money
7.3
Free Wi-Fi
8.8

Guests particularly appreciate the Wi-Fi connection and the staff’s service. Cleanliness, comfort and facilities receive more moderate ratings, while the location score reflects a reasonably positive experience for people walking the Camino.

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