Albergue El Texu - the full service pilgrim experience
La Espina · Asturias

Albergue El Texu - the full service pilgrim experience

Hostel in La Espina with shared dormitories, a four-bedroom house, equipped kitchen, garden, activities and Asturian natural landscapes.

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9.6 Score
88 Reviews
14:00 Check-in
Area La Espina
Nearby San Vicente · 50 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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Albergue El Texu - the full service pilgrim experience

Albergue El Texu is a hostel in La Espina, 50 m from San Vicente Church, with shared dormitories and mountain views. It offers beds in shared dormitories and a four-bedroom house, so it can accommodate both individual travellers and groups. Both shared options are 20 m² and have access to an equipped kitchen; the house has a shared bathroom and several types of bed.

The communal areas include a garden, terrace, shared lounge, children's area and games room. Activities include hiking, darts, cooking classes and evening entertainment; massages and concierge services are also available. WiFi is free throughout the property. La Espina is surrounded by small rural settlements and natural sites such as Turbera de La Molina, 1.5 km away, and Cascada del Nonaya, 4.1 km away; the peaks of Altu Calabazos and Pico el Aguión are 4.4 and 4.7 km away.

Albergue El Texu - the full service pilgrim experience
★ 9.6 · Exceptional · 88 reviews

Plan your stay at Albergue El Texu - the full service pilgrim experience

Hostel in La Espina with shared dormitories, a four-bedroom house, equipped kitchen, garden, activities and Asturian natural landscapes.

Room types

The accommodation combines two types of shared dormitory with a four-bedroom house. The Single Bed in 4-Bed Shared Dormitory is 20 m² and includes an equipped kitchen, garden and mountain views, a dishwasher, barbecue, terrace and coffee machine. The Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory is also 20 m² and offers a kitchen and outdoor space; both options use a shared bathroom and have bunk beds.

The 4-Bedroom House offers more space, with a maximum capacity of 18 people and a mix of single beds, double beds, bunk beds and sofa beds. Its shared bathroom has a bathtub, shower, bidet and hairdryer. The options range from a bed in a dormitory to a house for groups, with different places to relax and access to the hostel's shared kitchen.

Single Bed in 4-Bed Shared Dormitory — Albergue El Texu - the full service pilgrim experience
Single Bed in 4-Bed Shared Dormitory
20 m²

  • 1 Bunk Bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher

This 20 m² option is a bed in a four-bed shared dormitory. The equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher and utensils, and the space offers garden and mountain views. It also has a terrace, coffee machine and barbecue, practical features for preparing and sharing meals.

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Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory — Albergue El Texu - the full service pilgrim experience
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory
20 m²

  • 1 Bunk Bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue

The bunk bed in the mixed dormitory occupies 20 m² and offers a kitchen with a fridge, microwave, dishwasher and utensils. Garden and mountain views complement access to the terrace and outdoor dining area, with a barbecue and coffee machine for preparing something to eat outdoors.

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4-Bedroom House — Albergue El Texu - the full service pilgrim experience
4-Bedroom House
Private bathroom

  • 1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds and 6 Bunk Beds and 2 Sofa Beds
  • Max 18 guests
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet

This house has four bedrooms and a maximum capacity of 18 people. The shared bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, shower, bidet and hairdryer. The layout combines single beds and double beds, bunk beds and sofa beds, a useful variety for groups arranging their sleeping space across several rooms.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to cook in a shared kitchen equipped with a dishwasher, microwave and utensils.
  • you like garden and mountain views, as well as having a terrace and barbecue.
  • you're travelling with children: there are family rooms, indoor and outdoor play areas and children's equipment.
  • you'd like to combine hiking and walking tours with activities such as darts and cooking classes.
  • you need free WiFi throughout the property.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need parking at the property: there is no parking.
  • you prefer a private bathroom: the rooms have shared bathrooms.
  • you need to arrive after 21:00: check-in ends at that time.
  • you want to organise a party or a hen or stag party: these are not allowed.

Hotel facilities & services

The outdoor area includes a picnic area, outdoor furniture, a garden and terraces, including a sun terrace. Indoors, there is a shared lounge, games room and children's areas, with facilities both inside and outside. Leisure activities include hiking, walking tours, cooking classes, darts, live sports broadcasts and evening entertainment, as well as an entertainment staff.

For relaxation, the property offers body massages and hand, head, foot, neck, back and couples' massages. Concierge service, luggage storage and an ATM are available, along with express check-in and check-out and daily housekeeping. WiFi is free throughout the property. The shared kitchen and special diet menus on request cater to different needs during your stay.

Great for your stay

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

General facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace / sun terrace
  • Garden
  • Live sports broadcasts
  • Cooking classes
  • Walking tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage

Food & drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Shared kitchen

Location & what to see

Albergue El Texu is at Plaza de la Iglesia 6, in La Espina, a small settlement in inland Asturias. San Vicente Church is 50 m away and the village of La Espina is 90 m away; Capilla del Cristo de los Afligidos is 1.0 km away. Bar París, 150 m away, is the nearest place to get a drink. These distances make it easy to explore the village centre and visit nearby points of interest without travelling far.

The landscape extends towards natural areas and small villages: Bodenaya is 950 m away and Turbera de La Molina is 1.5 km away. Brañameana is 2.6 km away, while Molino de Bedures is 3.0 km away. Cascada del Nonaya is 4.1 km away; the peaks of Altu Calabazos and Pico el Aguión are 4.4 and 4.7 km away, respectively. These are useful landmarks when planning outings in the area, from visiting a natural site to a day of hiking. Asturias Airport is 29 km away and the hostel does not have parking.

The accommodation offers hiking, walking tours, cooking classes and leisure activities such as darts, so you can alternate outings with time in the communal areas. For food and drinks, as well as Bar París, there are several places 6 km away: Gran Via Confitería, La Campa de Miguel, El Arco Cafe and Bar Rte Menéndez. Balagar is 9 km away. The area is rural in character: the villages of La Espina and Bodenaya and nearby landscapes set the pace, while the waterfall and peaks offer different options for walks and excursions.

San Vicente — Local church beside the square and a landmark in La Espina. 50 m
La Espina — Small Asturian village with the area's services. 90 m
Chapel of Cristo de los Afligidos — Rural chapel among the religious landmarks around La Espina. 1,0 km
Turbera de La Molina — Wetland in a landscape of Asturian peat bogs. 1,5 km
Cascada del Nonaya — Waterfall surrounded by vegetation, for an outing in the area. 4,1 km
Pico el Aguión — Nearby summit for views of the mountainous landscape of inland Asturias. 4,7 km

What guests say about Albergue El Texu - the full service pilgrim experience

9.6
Exceptional · 88 reviews
Staff
9.8
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Facilities
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Free Wi-Fi
10.0

Reviews particularly highlight the staff's attentiveness and rate cleanliness, comfort and facilities very highly. WiFi also receives very positive comments, while value for money earns a solid score. Overall, the hostel stands out for its attentive service and well-maintained spaces.

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