Pensión-Albergue Puente Ribeira
Sarria · Galicia

Pensión-Albergue Puente Ribeira

Hostel in Sarria, beside the river and the Camino de Santiago, with shared and private rooms, a garden, terrace, bar and free public parking.

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8.5 Score
1.277 Reviews
11:30 Check-in
Area Sarria
Nearby Church of Santa Mariña de Sarria · 290 m
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 11:30

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Pensión-Albergue Puente Ribeira

Pensión-Albergue Puente Ribeira is a hostel in Sarria, beside the Sarria River and on the Camino de Santiago route. It offers a choice of shared dormitories and private rooms for those exploring the area on foot or looking for a simple stay in town.

Options include bunk beds in mixed dormitories, rooms for groups and private rooms for one or two guests. Some rooms have a private bathroom while others share a bathroom; several offer views of the garden or river. Room sizes range from 9 to 40 m², with options for solo travellers and groups of up to ten people.

The property has a garden, terrace, bar and shared lounge, as well as tourist information. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout, and free public parking is available at the property. The café and vending machines offer convenient options during your stay. Sarria bus station is 780 m away, the train station is 1.1 km away and Santiago de Compostela Airport is 83 km away.

Pensión-Albergue Puente Ribeira
★ 8.5 · Very good · 1.277 reviews

Plan your stay at Pensión-Albergue Puente Ribeira

Hostel in Sarria, beside the river and the Camino de Santiago, with shared and private rooms, a garden, terrace, bar and free public parking.

Room types

Pensión-Albergue Puente Ribeira offers everything from bunk beds in shared dormitories to private rooms for one or two guests and a family option for up to ten. Room sizes range from 9 to 40 m². Some options have a shared bathroom, while the single, private double and family rooms have their own bathroom.

The views help set the rooms apart: several overlook the garden and some also look out over the Sarria River. Some rooms have a flat-screen TV, and the private options combine this feature with different sizes and capacities. The 33 m² family room has ten bunk beds; solo travellers can choose an 11 m² single room with river views and a private bathroom. The rooms are on the ground floor, and some include a wardrobe, desk or heating. You can choose between sharing a dormitory and having more privacy, depending on your trip.

Bunk in Mixed Dormitory Room — Pensión-Albergue Puente Ribeira
Bunk in Mixed Dormitory Room
40 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Garden view
  • Wooden or parquet flooring

At 40 m², this option offers a bunk bed in a mixed shared dormitory with garden views. It’s on the ground floor and has wooden or parquet flooring and a socket near the bed. It’s a spacious option if you’re looking for shared accommodation on the Camino.

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom - 2 Beds — Pensión-Albergue Puente Ribeira
Double Room with Shared Bathroom - 2 Beds
9 m²

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Single bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Garden view
  • Flat-screen TV

This 9 m² room sleeps up to two people and stands out for its garden views and flat-screen TV. It has a desk, heating and parquet flooring, with a shared bathroom. The main configuration has two single beds, and the room is on the ground floor.

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Shared Room (4 Adults) — Pensión-Albergue Puente Ribeira
Shared Room (4 Adults)
15 m²

  • 4 Bunk beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Garden view
  • Flat-screen TV

Designed for four adults, this 15 m² shared room has four bunk beds and garden views. The flat-screen TV and heating provide extra amenities, while parquet flooring defines the space. It’s on the ground floor and has a shared bathroom.

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Double Room with Private Bathroom - 2 Beds — Pensión-Albergue Puente Ribeira
Double Room with Private Bathroom - 2 Beds
15 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • River view
  • Private bathroom

This 15 m² private double room has its own bathroom and views of both the garden and the Sarria River. It has two single beds, a flat-screen TV and a wardrobe, as well as a desk and heating. Unlike the options with a shared bathroom, this room gives you a private space to get ready.

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Single Room with Bathroom — Pensión-Albergue Puente Ribeira
Single Room with Bathroom
11 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • River view
  • Private bathroom

The single room covers 11 m² and offers a private bathroom and river views, a combination specific to this option for one guest. It also has a flat-screen TV and wardrobe; parquet flooring and heating complete the amenities. It’s on the ground floor.

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Family Room with Private Bathroom — Pensión-Albergue Puente Ribeira
Family Room with Private Bathroom
33 m²

  • 10 Bunk beds
  • Max 10 guests
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden view

At 33 m² and sleeping up to ten people, this family room stands out for bringing together ten bunk beds and a private bathroom in one space. It has garden views, parquet flooring and heating. It’s the highest-capacity option for groups who want to share a room without giving up a private bathroom.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you’re walking the Camino de Santiago: the hostel is beside the Sarria River and on the pilgrimage route.
  • you want free Internet access throughout the property.
  • you’re travelling alone and want an 11 m² single room with a private bathroom and river views.
  • you’re travelling in a group: the family room sleeps ten and has a private bathroom.
  • you’d like to take a break from walking in the garden, on the terrace or in the shared lounge.

Maybe not, if...

  • you’d rather not share a dormitory: some options have bunk beds in shared rooms.
  • you need a private bathroom in every room option: some rooms have a shared bathroom.
  • you’re looking for private parking: the available parking is public.
  • you need to accommodate more than ten people in one room: the family room sleeps ten.

Hotel facilities & services

The shared spaces let you take a break from walking in the garden, on the terrace or in the shared lounge with a TV area. For those walking the Camino, the property offers tourist information and lockers. It also has vending machines for snacks and drinks, as well as a café and bar.

Practical facilities include heating, wooden or parquet flooring and accessibility for guests with reduced mobility. The property is non-smoking and hiking is one of the available activities. In the rooms, you’ll find practical features such as toilet paper, a toilet, a shower, views and a socket near the bed; specific amenities vary between shared dormitories and private rooms. Free Internet access and parking round out the hostel’s facilities for travellers passing through Sarria.

General facilities

  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Lockers
  • Snack vending machine
  • Drinks vending machine
  • Tourist information
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wooden or parquet flooring
  • Heating
  • Facilities for guests with reduced mobility
  • Entire unit located on the ground floor

Parking

  • Street parking

Food & drink

  • Café on site
  • Bar

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
  • Views
  • Socket near the bed

Location & what to see

Pensión-Albergue Puente Ribeira is at Rua do Peregrino, 23, in Sarria, beside the Sarria River and on the Camino de Santiago route. You can walk to several local sights nearby: Parque do Chanto is 280 m away and Igrexa de Santa Mariña de Sarria is 290 m away. Fortaleza de Sarria is 550 m away, while Miradoiro do Cárcere is 540 m away. Praza da Vila is 390 m away.

For getting around the area, Sarria bus station is 780 m away and Sarria train station is 1.1 km away. Santiago de Compostela Airport is 83 km away. You can visit Praza de Abastos, 510 m away; Museo Etnográfico do Pan Pallares is 750 m away, and A Ponte da Áspera, a historic bridge on the Camino, is 1.0 km away. Praia Fluvial is 10 km away.

Sarria is a popular starting point for the section of the Camino Francés that lets you walk more than 100 km before reaching Santiago. From the hostel, you can follow the route on foot and combine your walk with a visit to the town centre, its squares and monuments. The market and museum offer a break between stages, while the viewpoint lets you take in the local surroundings. For an outing by the water, Praia Fluvial is outside the town centre, 10 km away. Spring and autumn are usually suitable for walking in Galicia, though it’s a good idea to bring clothes for rainy weather.

Church of Santa Mariña de Sarria — A central church associated with Sarria’s religious heritage and town walk. 290 m
Park of Chanto — Green space where you can take a break beside the river during a day of walking. 280 m
Food Market Square — Local market where you can discover the town’s produce and everyday life. 510 m
Fortress of Sarria — Remains of the medieval fortress, one of the town’s main heritage landmarks. 550 m
Ethnographic Museum of Pan Pallares — A space dedicated to bread culture and the traditions of the Pallares area. 750 m
A Ponte da Áspera — Historic bridge on the Camino, notable for its stone construction. 1,0 km

What guests say about Pensión-Albergue Puente Ribeira

8.5
Very good · 1.277 reviews
Staff
9.4
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.3
Cleanliness
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Value for money
8.9
Free Wi-Fi
9.3

Guests particularly highlight the staff’s service and speak positively about the Wi-Fi and cleanliness. The facilities and value for money also receive good reviews, with comments reflecting a practical stay for those travelling through Sarria and along the Camino.

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