Albergue La Encina
Hospital de Órbigo · Castile and León

Albergue La Encina

Hostel in Hospital de Órbigo with a terrace, restaurant and bar; offers family rooms, beds in a shared dormitory and free WiFi.

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7.9 Score
426 Reviews
14:00 Check-in
Nearby Puente del Paso Honroso · 260 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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Albergue La Encina

Albergue La Encina is a hostel in Hospital de Órbigo, 260 m from Puente del Paso Honroso and next to the Camino de Santiago. It offers a combination of private rooms and beds in a shared dormitory, with options for families, pilgrims and travellers looking for a simple stay in the town.

The property has a terrace, a shared lounge with a TV area, a restaurant, a café and a bar. Free WiFi is available throughout, along with luggage storage, laundry service and a tourist information desk. Room options include double and triple rooms with private bathrooms, as well as beds in a four-bed shared dormitory; some rooms have views and are soundproofed. León Airport is 21 km away, while Veguellina and Apeadero Villabante stations are 3.6 km and 3.5 km away, respectively. Puente del Paso Honroso and the village churches can be visited on foot from the hostel.

Albergue La Encina
★ 7.9 · Good · 426 reviews

Plan your stay at Albergue La Encina

Hostel in Hospital de Órbigo with a terrace, restaurant and bar; offers family rooms, beds in a shared dormitory and free WiFi.

Room types

Albergue La Encina offers private rooms and beds in a four-bed shared dormitory. The 20 m² Double Room has two single beds, a private bathroom with a shower, views, a flat-screen TV and a seating area. The shared dormitory is also 20 m² and offers a bunk bed, views and soundproofing; its bathroom with a shower is not described as private.

For small groups or families, there are triple rooms with three single beds and a private bathroom with a shower, accommodating up to three people. Overall, you can choose between a private stay and a bed in a shared dormitory, depending on your trip. The Double Rooms and the shared dormitory are the only options with a stated floor area; the triple rooms stand out for their three beds and private bathroom.

Double Room - 2 Beds — Albergue La Encina
Double Room - 2 Beds
20 m²

  • 2 Single bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Views
  • Private bathroom

At 20 m², this room has two single beds, a seating area and views. It has a private bathroom with a shower, a flat-screen TV and a desk, setting it apart from the beds in the shared dormitory and the triple rooms.

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Bed in a 4-Bed Shared Room — Albergue La Encina
Bed in a 4-Bed Shared Room
20 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Views
  • Soundproofing

This option provides one bunk bed in a shared dormitory for four people. Its 20 m² floor area, views and soundproofing set it apart from the private rooms; it has access to a bathroom with a shower and is on the ground floor.

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Standard Triple Room

  • 3 Single bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

The Standard Triple Room has three single beds and a private bathroom with a shower, accommodating up to three guests. Its layout gives each guest their own bed, making it an alternative to the Double Room and a single bed in the shared dormitory.

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Standard Triple Room

  • 3 Single bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Accommodating up to three people, this room has three single beds and a private bathroom with a shower. It is another private option for a group stay, unlike the four-bed dormitory, where you book an individual bed.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want free WiFi throughout the accommodation
  • you are travelling with family: family rooms are available
  • you like having a terrace and a shared TV area
  • you want a restaurant, café, bar and children's menu at the accommodation
  • you are following the Camino de Santiago and want to stay near Puente del Paso Honroso

Maybe not, if...

  • you need parking at the property: there is no parking
  • you expect to arrive after 21:00 and cannot give advance notice
  • you prefer a private single room: the option for one person is a bed in a four-bed shared dormitory
  • you cannot let the property know your estimated arrival time before you arrive

Hotel facilities & services

Albergue La Encina brings together places to eat and relax within the property. It has a restaurant, a café and a bar, as well as a children's menu. Free WiFi is available throughout the accommodation. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms provide options for different types of stay; the facilities also include a shower and heating.

The terrace and shared TV area provide communal spaces for taking a break. Private check-in and check-out, luggage storage and laundry service complete the practical amenities. The property also has soundproofed rooms and a tourist information desk. The two restaurants are among the hostel's facilities, alongside the bar and café for those who prefer to stay on site.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tourist information
  • Shower
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry service
  • Bar

General facilities

  • Terrace
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Private check-in / check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • Laundry service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Food & drink

  • Café on site
  • Children's menu
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Shower

Location & what to see

Albergue La Encina is on Avenida Suero de Quiñones in Hospital de Órbigo, a town in León linked to the Camino de Santiago and the crossing over the Órbigo River. Puente del Paso Honroso is 260 m away; Iglesia de San Juan Bautista is 240 m away and Iglesia de Nª Sª de la Purificación is 380 m away. You can explore the town centre on foot and visit the medieval bridge, associated with the chivalric episode involving Suero de Quiñones, which took place in 1434.

León Airport is 21 km away. The nearest railway stations are Apeadero Villabante, 3.5 km away, and Veguellina, 3.6 km away. If you visit Astorga, the Episcopal Palace is 14 km away; Convento de San Marcos is 32 km away and Iglesia de San Isidoro is 33 km away. The hostel has no parking, so if you travel by car, you will need to arrange parking outside the property.

The surrounding area lets you combine visits to historic sites with walks through nearby villages: San Feliz de Órbigo is 1.8 km away and Villares de Órbigo is 2.3 km away. The A los peregrinos a Santiago monument is 2.4 km away, and Jardín del Brujo is 4.2 km away. If you are following the Camino, you can visit the bridge and the town's churches; in spring and autumn, walks around the area and nearby villages are particularly suited to a multi-day route. Astorga adds a visit to historic monuments to complete your stay.

Puente del Paso Honroso — Medieval bridge linked to the chivalric history of Suero de Quiñones. 260 m
Church of San Juan Bautista — The town's church, a short distance from the hostel and the bridge. 240 m
Episcopal Palace of Astorga — Monumental building in Astorga and a notable work by Antoni Gaudí. 14 km
Apeadero Villabante — Nearby railway stop providing connections for travel around the area. 3,5 km
A los peregrinos a Santiago — Monument dedicated to those travelling the Camino de Santiago. 2,4 km
Jardín del Brujo — Green space in the surroundings of Hospital de Órbigo. 4,2 km

What guests say about Albergue La Encina

7.9
Good · 426 reviews
Staff
7.9
Comfort
8.3
Location
8.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Facilities
8.1
Value for money
8.3
Free Wi-Fi
9.0

Guests particularly value the WiFi connection and cleanliness, both of which receive high scores. The facilities, comfort and value for money also stand out. The staff score is somewhat lower, while the location receives a high rating.

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