Albergues & daily costsWhere you sleep and what it costs in 2026
Types of albergue
| Type | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Public (Xunta de Galicia network) | €10 flat | No reservations, one night only, open 13:00–22:00, out by 8:00, disposable sheets, credencial required |
| Municipal (outside Galicia) | ~€8–15 ⚠ | Set by each town |
| Parochial / donativo | Donation | Often with a shared meal; give generously |
| Private albergue | ~€15–25 dorm | Usually bookable; many have private rooms too |
| Pensión / hotel | €40+ room | Comfort, privacy, bookable |
The Xunta's network has about 76 albergues with 3,000+ beds. You can't stay two nights for a rest day except for illness (Xunta de Galicia).
Daily budget (2026)
| Style | Per day |
|---|---|
| Lean: public albergues, supermarket, pilgrim menu | ≈ €35 |
| Typical: private albergues, café breakfast, pilgrim menu | ≈ €50–60 |
| Comfortable: private rooms, restaurant meals | ≈ €100–140 |
| Source: guiarutas.es 2026 cost guide. The Compostela itself is free. |
Luggage transfer: Correos and private companies move your bag between stages for a fee.
Sources
- Xunta de Galicia: public albergue network
- Xunta albergue rules (PDF)
- guiarutas.es: what the Camino costs in 2026
Last verified: October 15, 2026. Prices, hours and rules change: confirm with the official source before you go.