Albergue La Vargona
Camaleño · Cantabria

Albergue La Vargona

Hostel in Camaleño with a shared dormitory, terrace, restaurant and bar; a base for visiting the Picos de Europa National Park and the villages of Liébana.

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8.7 Score
300 Reviews
16:00 Check-in
Area Camaleño
Nearby Hermitage of San Pelayo · 120 m
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 16:00

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Albergue La Vargona

Albergue La Vargona is a hostel in Camaleño, 120 m from the Hermitage of San Pelayo. It combines shared accommodation with a restaurant, bar, terrace and communal spaces in the Picos de Europa area.

Your stay centres on a bed in a six-bed shared dormitory, a 17 m² room with a shared bathroom, shower and hairdryer. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, along with heating, lockers and board games. You can relax in the shared lounge or head out to the terrace, and the restaurant and bar offer dining options at the hostel. Free public parking is also available nearby, and there are facilities adapted for people with reduced mobility.

From San Pelayo, Camaleño is 1.1 km away; the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana is 5.8 km away and the Picos de Europa National Park is 10 km away. It is a simple base for combining cultural visits with mountain outings.

Albergue La Vargona
★ 8.7 · Fabulous · 300 reviews

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Hostel in Camaleño with a shared dormitory, terrace, restaurant and bar; a base for visiting the Picos de Europa National Park and the villages of Liébana.

Room types

Albergue La Vargona offers one type of accommodation: a bed in a six-bed shared dormitory measuring 17 m², with a maximum capacity of one person per bed. The room has a bunk bed. It is an option for those who prefer shared accommodation to a private room; the bathroom is also shared and has a shower and hairdryer.

The room has heating, a socket by the bed, board games and puzzles, and the option of connecting rooms. The entire unit is wheelchair accessible. Your stay includes free WiFi throughout the property, while towels and bed linen are available for an additional charge. There is just one accommodation format: an individual bed in the shared dormitory.

Bed in 6-Bed Shared Dormitory — Albergue La Vargona
Bed in 6-Bed Shared Dormitory
17 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Heating
  • Socket near the bed

This bed is in a 17 m² shared dormitory with six beds, the only room type at Albergue La Vargona. The bathroom is shared and has a shower and hairdryer. The unit is wheelchair accessible and also has heating, a socket by the bed and board games.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay in a shared dormitory with an individual bed and shared bathroom.
  • you value having a restaurant, bar and packed lunches at the property.
  • you need free WiFi available throughout the hostel.
  • you want to visit the Picos de Europa National Park, 10 km away.
  • you are looking for accessible facilities, including wheelchair access and a toilet with grab rails.

Maybe not, if...

  • you are looking for a private room: the available option is a bed in a six-bed shared dormitory.
  • you prefer a private bathroom, as the room's bathroom is shared.
  • you need private parking at the property: the available parking is public and nearby.
  • you want to stay near Santander Airport, which is 109 km away.

Hotel facilities & services

Shared spaces are central to daily life at Albergue La Vargona: there is a lounge with a TV area, a terrace and a picnic area with outdoor furniture. Lockers let you store your belongings, while board games and puzzles offer an alternative for relaxing. The accommodation has heating and keeps its rooms smoke-free.

Practical facilities include a restaurant, bar, packed lunches and free WiFi. Free public parking is available nearby and does not require a reservation. There is also a tour desk and private check-in and check-out. Facilities include wheelchair access, a lower washbasin, a raised toilet and grab rails. The hostel brings together places to eat, relax and organise activities within the property.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Picnic area
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tour desk
  • Street parking
  • Shower
  • Lockers

General facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Heating
  • Interconnecting rooms available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lowered washbasin
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Parking

  • Street parking

Food & drink

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

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

Location & what to see

Albergue La Vargona is in San Pelayo, within the municipality of Camaleño in Cantabria. The Hermitage of San Pelayo is 120 m away and the village of Quintana is 200 m away; the centre of Camaleño is 1.1 km away. This setting among the small villages of the valley provides a base for exploring Liébana and the mountain areas. The Tower of Mogrovejo and the School Museum, two places of interest where you can combine scenery and heritage, are 2.3 km away. The bus station is 4.6 km away.

The Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana is 5.8 km away and the Picos de Europa National Park is 10 km away. The Church of Santa María de Lebeña is 15 km away; the Fuente Dé cable car is 18 km away, and the Hermida Gorge is 20 km away. Santander Airport is 109 km away. These places make it possible to plan outings between Liébana's cultural sites and the park's landscapes.

For a day in the mountains, the San Miguel viewpoint is 2.7 km away and the Retumbia Waterfalls are 4.2 km away. You can also visit Mount Subiedes, 2.7 km away, or head to Cotero Encimero, 570 m away. Spring and summer offer longer days for combining walks, villages and cultural visits; whatever the season, it is worth planning your excursions with the distances between each place in mind. The range of nearby stops lets you alternate outdoor outings with monuments and museums in the area.

Hermitage of San Pelayo — A small nearby place of worship, next to the village where the hostel is located. 120 m
Tower of Mogrovejo — A historic tower offering a glimpse of Liébana's architectural heritage. 2,3 km
School Museum — A museum dedicated to the history of schooling and local life in the area. 2,3 km
Puerta del Perdón — A place of interest associated with the religious complex of Santo Toribio. 2,4 km
Picos de Europa National Park — A protected area where you can discover mountain landscapes and go on excursions. 10 km
Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana — A historic monastery and one of Liébana's main cultural sites. 5,8 km

What guests say about Albergue La Vargona

8.7
Fabulous · 300 reviews
Staff
9.4
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Value for money
8.9
Free Wi-Fi
8.6

Reviews particularly highlight the staff's attentiveness and the cleanliness. The facilities, comfort, value for money and WiFi connection also receive good reviews, with a positive overall assessment.

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