Le Chemin Vers l'Etoile 21 rue d'Espagne, 64220 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France
Based on 628 hostel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Location
9.2
Facilities
7.8
Staff
8.9
Value for money
7.8
Free WiFi
7.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 16 May 2024
Gary
CanadaEverything was pretty good!
Perfect for starting your Camino! Eric, was so hospitable and supportive!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Brian
United KingdomAt €25 for a bunk it's a bit expensive, but although it is considerably more expensive than the albergues you'll stay at in Spain, it will be a great start to your camino.
This is a really good place to stay if you are starting in St Jean pied de Port, as it is right on the route and always has a great buzz about it.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Laura
AustraliaGreat place to start the camino! Basic but all you need. Loved the breakfast and much needed before the hardest day.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Joanna
United KingdomChange of rooms
Friendly
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Chris
United StatesKimchi in the bedroom
Just what I was looking for
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Robert
United StatesMotion control detection for the lights in the sleeping areas. I would have preferred that the pilgrims staying there just used their headlamps. The constant lights turning off and on was a distraction. Bring a sleep mask and you should be alright.
Great location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Straka
New ZealandIt was just what I expected
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Owens
United StatesNo blanket
Convenient and the host was friendly
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Tanya
AustraliaCheckin 4pm very late. Our bunk room was out the back in the ‘boxes’ , very warm not a lot of floor space for bags for four people.
Great location. Staff friendly, breakfast great. Could leave bag which was great.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Diana
New ZealandFriendly helpful staff, comfortable, great location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Marina
BrazilThe second floor shower wasnt heating.
Very clean, good Wi-Fi and the hospitalero Enrique was the best!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
James
United KingdomNot as cheap as some. Basic breakfast. Self service. No option for evening meal.
Great location. Owner good sense of humour.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Mitja
Slovenia-
Central location, good starting point for Camino. Full and crowded. Breakfast OK.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Liane
DenmarkThe staff was great and very helpfull. Its location couldn't be better.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Michael
ThailandEric was awesome
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Gálvez
MexicoWC & shower not in the same floor
It wa clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Jonathan
IrelandMake sure you have sleeping bag as blankets are additional cost. This may have been my fault for not researching staying in hostel accommodation
Friendly staff and the location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Charlotte
United KingdomNoise travelled very easily but that is to be expected when staying in a hostel.
Location is great, near to shops, restaurants and short walk to the Pilgrim Office. WiFi was very good and charging ports next to beds was a plus. All very clean and a nice outdoors area.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Ed
CanadaRoom had no air movement and hallway noise very loud
Location, man at reception was very friendly
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Lawrence
United Kingdomrooms hot and limited access to barheoom on another floor
location fantastic
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Edgar
United KingdomNice albergue to begin the Camino.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Simmons
CanadaIt's communal living get used to it
Eric was the best host with a warm welcome. It's a great place to start from, the people you meet that night will be the ones you see for weeks.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Ewan
United KingdomThis hostel is exactly what we expected. Good value and apart from the odd snore nearby (which you have to expect) it was perfect.
Great place to stay before we ventured onto the Camino
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Doncaster
Australiait’s position, it was quiet and friendly
Stayed in September 2023
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