Albergue El Templarin
Ponferrada · Castile and León

Albergue El Templarin

Hostel in Ponferrada beside the Castle and the Basilica of La Encina, with beds in mixed dormitories, a shared kitchen, communal lounge and free WiFi.

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7.8 Score
599 Reviews
12:00 Check-in
Area Ponferrada
Nearby Bierzo Museum · 80 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 12:00

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Albergue El Templarin

Albergue El Templarin is a hostel in Ponferrada, 200 metres from the Basilica of Our Lady of La Encina and a five-minute walk from Ponferrada Castle. It is suited to guests who prioritise a functional stay and shared spaces in the city. The available places are single beds in mixed dormitories, with air conditioning and a shared bathroom with a shower.

The accommodation has a shared kitchen and a communal lounge with a TV area, board games and puzzles; it also offers laundry services and massages. WiFi is free throughout the property, while towels and bed linen are available for an additional charge. There is no parking at the hostel. From Calle la Calzada, you can walk to monuments and museums, and the railway station is 850 m away. Its format is practical for solo travellers and pilgrims stopping in Ponferrada.

Albergue El Templarin
★ 7.8 · Good · 599 reviews

Plan your stay at Albergue El Templarin

Hostel in Ponferrada beside the Castle and the Basilica of La Encina, with beds in mixed dormitories, a shared kitchen, communal lounge and free WiFi.

Room types

The hostel offers individual places in shared mixed dormitories. Both options are the same type: one single bed for one guest, with air conditioning and a socket beside the bed. The format prioritises a place in a shared room over a private room, making it suitable for solo travellers or those who prefer a communal dormitory.

The bathroom is also shared and has a shower. The communal kitchen and lounge let you leave the dormitory to prepare food or relax in another area of the hostel. Towels and bed linen are available for an additional charge. Each place accommodates one person and has the same single-bed setup in a mixed dormitory. The accommodation focuses on single beds and shared spaces rather than private rooms.

Bunk in Shared Mixed Dormitory — Albergue El Templarin
Bunk in Shared Mixed Dormitory

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Air conditioning
  • Socket near the bed

This individual place is in a shared mixed dormitory and has air conditioning, with a socket beside the bed for charging devices. The bathroom is shared with other guests and has a shower. This option is for one guest, with a single bed and a setup designed for a stay in a communal dormitory.

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Bunk in Shared Mixed Dormitory — Albergue El Templarin
Bunk in Shared Mixed Dormitory

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Air conditioning
  • Socket near the bed

With this option, you get a single bed in a shared mixed dormitory. Air conditioning and a socket beside the bed are practical features; the shared bathroom has a shower. The place accommodates one person and offers a simple setup for resting at the hostel.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of La Encina, 210 m away, and the Bierzo Museum, 80 m away, on foot
  • you arrive by train: Ponferrada railway station is 850 m away
  • you are travelling alone and a place for one person in a mixed dormitory suits you
  • you want to use a shared kitchen and a lounge with a TV and board games
  • you are looking for free WiFi throughout the accommodation and air conditioning

Maybe not, if...

  • you need parking at the accommodation: there is no parking
  • you prefer a private bathroom; the showers are shared
  • you are looking for a private room: the places are in mixed dormitories
  • you need to check out after 8:30; check-out is by that time

Hotel facilities & services

The shared lounge has a TV area and board games or puzzles, while the shared kitchen provides space to prepare meals. WiFi is free throughout the property. Air conditioning is included, and the shared bathrooms have showers.

Each place has a socket beside the bed, and the toilet is shared with other guests. The hostel has a laundry service and also offers massages. Towels and bed linen are available for an additional charge. The stay combines shared dormitories with communal spaces and services for relaxing and taking care of practical tasks during your trip.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Shower
  • Massages
  • Laundry service

General facilities

  • Shared TV lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Board games / puzzles
  • Air conditioning
  • Massages

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Towels/bed linen (additional charge)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shared kitchen
  • Socket near the bed

Location & what to see

Albergue El Templarin is at Calle la Calzada, N4, in Ponferrada, among the streets of the historic centre and several cultural attractions. The Bierzo Museum is 80 m away; the Clock Tower and Arco de las Eras are 70 m away. The Basilica of Our Lady of La Encina is 210 m away, as is Castillo Viejo, while the Radio Museum is 240 m away. Plaza de Abastos is 360 m away, and Concordia Park, also 360 m away, offers a green stop along your city walks.

Ponferrada Castle is a five-minute walk away, and Ponferrada railway station is 850 m away, offering a way to reach the city by train. León Airport is 75 km away. The Blood Donors Monument is 1.1 km away; the Hermitage of Santo Cristo is 2.6 km away, and Pablo Picasso Park is 3 km away. This means you can combine walks through the old town with visits to other parts of Ponferrada.

Ponferrada is part of the French Way of St James, and its Templar heritage is one reason to stop in the city. You can combine a visit to the Castle of the Templars with the Bierzo Museum and the Radio Museum, and add the Basilica of La Encina and the historic streets to the same walk. Plaza de Abastos offers another stop in the urban area, while Concordia Park is a place to rest between visits. The route works both for a day focused on history and as a stage of the Camino, with several nearby places accessible on foot.

Bierzo Museum — A look at the history and cultural heritage of the Bierzo region. 80 m
Basilica of Our Lady of La Encina — Historic church dedicated to Ponferrada's patron saint, beside the square. 210 m
Castillo Viejo — Remains of a medieval fortress associated with the Templars and the Camino. 210 m
Radio Museum — A collection dedicated to the history of radio and its equipment. 240 m
Abastos Square — Municipal market where you can discover local produce and commercial life. 360 m
Concordia Park — Urban green space for a walk and an outdoor break. 360 m

What guests say about Albergue El Templarin

7.8
Good · 599 reviews
Staff
8.8
Comfort
8.3
Location
8.8
Cleanliness
8.3
Facilities
7.7
Value for money
8.4
Free Wi-Fi
8.5

Guests highlight the staff's service and the proximity of the main monuments, two aspects that stand out in the reviews. Cleanliness and comfort receive favourable comments, and WiFi is rated well. The facilities score somewhat lower than the other aspects, although overall the accommodation offers a functional stay.

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