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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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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Albergue La Encina is in Hospital de Órbigo, on Avenida Suero de Quiñones. León Airport is 21 km away. The nearest railway stations are Veguellina, 3.6 km away, and Apeadero Villabante, 3.5 km away. The hostel has no parking; if you arrive by car, you will need to arrange parking outside the property.
Albergue La Encina is 260 m from Puente del Paso Honroso and 240 m from Iglesia de San Juan Bautista. Iglesia de Nª Sª de la Purificación is 380 m away. You can also visit the A los peregrinos a Santiago monument, 2.4 km away, and the Episcopal Palace of Astorga, 14 km away.
Albergue La Encina offers a Double Room with two single beds, beds in a four-bed shared dormitory, and triple rooms with three single beds. The Double Room and the shared dormitory are 20 m²; the triple rooms accommodate up to three people and have a private bathroom with a shower.
Albergue La Encina welcomes guests from 14:00 to 21:00, and check-out is by 12:00. You must let the property know your estimated arrival time in advance. If you expect to arrive after check-in hours, let the property know before your trip as well.
At Albergue La Encina, you can bring your own towels and bed linen or rent them at the property. The rate includes end-of-stay cleaning.
Albergue La Encina has a restaurant, a café and a bar, as well as a children's menu. Nearby restaurants include Jabel, 250 m away, and La Encomienda, 300 m from the accommodation.