Convento de Foncebadon
Foncebadón · Castile and León

Convento de Foncebadon

This mountain guest house in Foncebadón has rooms with views, a garden and terrace, as well as a restaurant and access to the Camino Francés trails.

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8.7 Score
587 Reviews
12:00 Check-in
Nearby Cruz de Ferro · 1,6 km
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 12:00

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Convento de Foncebadon

Convento de Foncebadon is a guest house in Foncebadón, on the Camino Francés, with rooms offering mountain views. Its mountain setting suits both guests walking the pilgrimage route and those looking for hiking in the surrounding area.

The rooms, measuring 15 and 17 m², have a private bathroom and TV; one also has soundproofing, while the other accommodates up to three people. The property has a garden, terrace and shared lounge with a TV area. The restaurant, café, snack bar and bar offer different options for meals and drinks, while free Wi-Fi is available in the shared areas. Heating and non-smoking spaces are also available. Free public parking is nearby and does not require a reservation. From the village, you can walk to Cruz de Ferro, 1.6 km away, and explore other mountain spots such as Cerro de Malladín and Peña Candaneo. It is a simple base for combining a stop in Foncebadón with walks through León's landscape.

Convento de Foncebadon
★ 8.7 · Fabulous · 587 reviews

Plan your stay at Convento de Foncebadon

This mountain guest house in Foncebadón has rooms with views, a garden and terrace, as well as a restaurant and access to the Camino Francés trails.

Room types

Convento de Foncebadon offers two room categories: a Double Room with Private Bathroom for two people and a Double Room with Extra Bed for up to three. They measure 15 and 17 m² respectively, and both have mountain views, a private bathroom with a shower and a TV. Both rooms have twin beds; the second adds an extra bed and offers slightly more space.

The first stands out for its soundproofing and flat-screen TV, as well as free toiletries and parquet flooring. The second also has toiletries and a shower, and the upper floors are accessible by stairs. Your choice therefore depends mainly on the capacity you need and whether soundproofing is a priority. In both rooms, mountain views make the surrounding Foncebadón landscape part of your stay.

Double Room with Private Bathroom — Convento de Foncebadon
Double Room with Private Bathroom
15 m²

  • 2 Single bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Mountain view
  • Soundproofing

Measuring 15 m² and accommodating two people, this room has two single beds and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Mountain views and soundproofing set it apart; it also has a flat-screen TV, parquet flooring and free toiletries.

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Double Room with Extra Bed — Convento de Foncebadon
Double Room with Extra Bed
17 m²

  • 3 Single bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Mountain view
  • Shower

At 17 m², this is the larger-capacity room: it accommodates up to three people and has three single beds. It shares the mountain views and private bathroom with a shower, but does not have the soundproofing found in the other category. The upper floors are accessible by stairs.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you are walking the Camino Francés and want to stay in Foncebadón, along the route.
  • you want to hike near Cerro de Malladín, 720 m away, or Peña Candaneo, 1.0 km away.
  • you like rooms with mountain views and a private bathroom.
  • you want a restaurant, café, snack bar and bar at the property.
  • you are arriving by car and free public parking nearby suits you.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need to access the upper floors without using stairs.
  • you need parking within the property: free public parking is nearby.
  • you are travelling as a group of more than three and need everyone to sleep in the same room.
  • you want a soundproofed room in every category: only one of the two rooms has soundproofing.

Hotel facilities & services

The shared spaces include a terrace, garden and lounge area with a TV, where you can take a break after walking in the surrounding area. For meals and refreshments, the property has a restaurant, café, snack bar and bar; it also offers fruit and wine or champagne. Heating and non-smoking rooms round out the everyday amenities.

Free Wi-Fi is available in the shared areas, and free public parking is nearby, with no reservation needed. Hiking is among the activities available, and is a good way to explore the landscape around Foncebadón and nearby sections of the Camino Francés. The rooms have a private bathroom, shower, free toiletries and mountain views. The combination of outdoor spaces, shared areas and dining options lets you alternate walks with time to relax at the property.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Street parking
  • Shower
  • Hiking
  • Bar

General facilities

  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • TV lounge / shared lounge
  • Invoice provided
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Parking

  • Street parking

Food & drink

  • Café on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine / champagne
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Mountain view
  • Socket near the bed

Location & what to see

Convento de Foncebadon is in Foncebadón, a mountain village on the Camino Francés. You can walk from the village to several nearby places: La Taberna de Gaia is 50 m away, Cerro de Malladín is 720 m away and Peña Candaneo is 1.0 km away. The open landscape in this part of León invites you to explore nearby paths and stop in the small villages along the route.

Cruz de Ferro, one of the best-known landmarks on the Camino de Santiago, is 1.6 km away; the Ermita de Santiago is the same distance away. Cascada de la Fervencia is 2.1 km away, while Manjarín and the Despoblado de Manjarín are 3.7 km away. Iglesia de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora is 4.8 km away. León Airport is 56 km away, and Foncebadón is reached via the LE-142 road. Free public parking is nearby.

The area is particularly suited to combining a walk along the Camino Francés with routes through the mountain peaks and visits to nearby historic sites. You can plan a trip to Cruz de Ferro, continue towards the Ermita de Santiago or spend more time on the trails leading to the waterfall. Spring and autumn are common seasons for walking in inland León; whatever the time of year, plan your walking distances according to the route you want to complete. Foncebadón is also a stopping point for those travelling between villages on the Camino.

Cruz de Ferro — Landmark on the Camino Francés among the Montes de León. 1,6 km
Cerro de Malladín — Nearby peak offering views of the mountain landscape around Foncebadón. 720 m
Ermita de Santiago — Small hermitage beside the pilgrimage route that crosses the area. 1,6 km
Cascada de la Fervencia — Natural waterfall to visit on a walk. 2,1 km
Manjarin — Small village on the Camino Francés in the mountainous area of León. 3,7 km
Iglesia de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora — Nearby church where you can add a cultural heritage visit to your route. 4,8 km

What guests say about Convento de Foncebadon

8.7
Fabulous · 587 reviews
Staff
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Facilities
8.7
Value for money
8.7
Free Wi-Fi
9.0

Guests particularly value the surroundings and the staff's service, with cleanliness and comfort also receiving high scores. The facilities and value for money are rated a little more moderately, while the Wi-Fi connection receives a good score.

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