Albergue Peña Castil
Sotres · Asturias

Albergue Peña Castil

Hostel in Sotres, among the mountains of Asturias, with shared dormitories, mountain views, continental breakfast and outdoor spaces.

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8.2 Score
276 Reviews
17:00 Check-in
Area Sotres
Nearby Sotres · 140 m
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 17:00
Pets Allowed

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Albergue Peña Castil

Albergue Peña Castil is a hostel in Sotres, Asturias, in the Picos de Europa area, with rooms offering mountain views. Its shared dormitories suit different types of stay: there is a single bed in a shared room and a four-bed mixed dormitory with a private bathroom. Both options include heating and a wardrobe; the hostel also offers free Wi-Fi.

The garden, terrace and shared lounge provide places to relax after a day outdoors. You can have a continental breakfast and use the on-site bar. Free public parking is available nearby. Pets are allowed on request only in private rooms, and charges may apply. From Sotres, you can walk to the Church of San Pedro and Plaza de la República, while the Cares Route and Bulnes funicular are 12 and 11 km away, respectively. Hiking is one of the activities available in the area.

Albergue Peña Castil
★ 8.2 · Very good · 276 reviews

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Hostel in Sotres, among the mountains of Asturias, with shared dormitories, mountain views, continental breakfast and outdoor spaces.

Room types

Albergue Peña Castil offers two types of shared accommodation, both with mountain views, heating and a wardrobe. The single-bed option is in a 72 m² shared dormitory and uses a shared bathroom with a shower. Bed linen can be hired at the property.

The 18 m² mixed dormitory sleeps four people and has bunk beds and a private bathroom with a shower. It also has a sofa, a practical difference compared with the single-bed space. In both options, the upper floors are accessible only by stairs. The combination of shared dormitories and a private bathroom in the four-bed room lets you choose according to the type of stay; both options have mountain views.

Single Bed in Shared Room — Albergue Peña Castil
Single Bed in Shared Room
72 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Mountain view
  • Heating

This option offers a single bed in a 72 m² shared dormitory with mountain views. It has heating and a wardrobe, while the bathroom with a shower is shared. Bed linen can be hired at the property, and the upper floors are accessible only by stairs.

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4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Albergue Peña Castil
4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
18 m²

  • 4 Bunk beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Mountain view
  • Private bathroom

With 18 m² of space and capacity for four people, this mixed dormitory offers mountain views and a private bathroom with a shower, unlike the dormitory with a shared bathroom. It has four bunk beds, a sofa, heating and a wardrobe. Bed linen can be hired, and the upper floors are accessible only by stairs.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you’re looking for a base for hiking around Sotres
  • you like rooms with mountain views
  • you prefer accommodation with a garden, terrace and shared lounge
  • you want free Wi-Fi and free public parking nearby
  • a continental breakfast and an on-site bar suit you

Maybe not, if...

  • you need your pet to be allowed in a shared dormitory: pets are allowed on request only in private rooms
  • you don’t want to climb stairs: the upper floors are accessible only on foot
  • you prefer a room with a private bathroom in every option: the single-bed option shares a bathroom
  • you need a private parking space on site: the free parking is public and available nearby

Hotel facilities & services

The garden, terrace and sun terrace extend the outdoor communal areas, with outdoor furniture and a picnic area. Inside the hostel, there is a shared lounge with a TV area, lockers, heating and tiled or marble floors. It also offers tourist information, board games and puzzles, and express check-in and check-out.

For meals, there is a café, snack bar and bar, as well as packed lunches. Hiking is one of the activities available. Free Wi-Fi and free public parking are available nearby, along with on-street parking spaces. The facilities include family rooms and non-smoking areas; please note that the upper floors are accessible only by stairs.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pets allowed
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Views
  • Picnic area
  • Tourist information
  • On-street parking

General facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Lockers
  • Tourist information
  • Packed lunches
  • Board games / puzzles
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Family rooms

Parking

  • On-street parking

Food & drink

  • On-site café
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/bed linen (additional charge)
  • Toilet
  • Shower
  • Wardrobe
  • Mountain view
  • View
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Location & what to see

Albergue Peña Castil is in Sotres, a village in the municipality of Cabrales, on the Asturian side of the Picos de Europa. The centre of Sotres is 140 m away and the Church of San Pedro is 150 m away; Plaza de la República is 380 m away. It is a mountain setting, with small settlements connected by paths and local roads. Tielve, another village in the area, is 4.1 km away. The Cabecera del valle del Sobra viewpoint, 2.8 km away, is a nearby destination for taking in the scenery.

Santander Airport is 114 km away. The transport points in Bulnes and Poncebos are 6 and 7 km away, respectively, and the Bulnes funicular is 11 km away. The Cares Route is 12 km away and is one of the best-known trails in Cabrales. These distances make it possible to combine a stay in Sotres with visits to nearby valleys and settlements. Free public parking is available nearby.

Hiking is one of the usual activities in the surrounding area: Cueto Cima is 1 km away and Cueto Cuaceya is 1.2 km away. For a more panoramic outing, the viewpoint is 2.8 km away; you can also visit Tielve, 4.1 km away. Spring and summer are usually good times to plan mountain walks, although conditions can change depending on the weather. The church and square in Sotres, just a few minutes away, let you round off your walks with a visit to the village itself.

Sotres — Mountain village where you can stroll through the streets and explore the village. 140 m
Church of San Pedro — A nearby local church, situated next to the centre of Sotres. 150 m
Plaza de la República — The village square, an easy stop during a walk around Sotres. 380 m
Cueto Cima — A nearby peak that adds a mountain destination to your outing. 1000 m
Cabecera del valle del Sobra viewpoint — A viewpoint for taking in the mountain scenery and nearby valleys. 2,8 km
Tielve — A small nearby village where you can extend your route through Cabrales. 4,1 km

What guests say about Albergue Peña Castil

8.2
Very good · 276 reviews
Staff
8.8
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Facilities
8.1
Value for money
8.3
Free Wi-Fi
7.5

Guests particularly appreciate the staff and the setting, and leave favourable comments about cleanliness and comfort. The facilities and value for money also make a positive impression; the Wi-Fi receives a slightly more moderate rating than the other aspects. The mountain surroundings round off the stay.

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