Best Accommodation in Palas de Rei for the Camino de Santiago 2026

Best accommodation in Palas de Rei: a complete guide for pilgrims

Palas de Rei is an essential stop on the last 100 km of the Camino de Santiago. After 47 km walking from Sarria, choosing the right place to sleep here makes a real difference for the stages ahead. This guide compares every option so you can pick the one that suits your style.

Why Palas de Rei is strategic

Palas de Rei sits right at the midpoint of the last 100 km, between Sarria and Santiago. It is the ideal rest point before the longest stage of the route (29 km to Arzúa). A good night here prepares you for the most demanding days.

The town has all services: supermarket, pharmacy, ATM, bars and restaurants. It is not just a pass-through — it is a destination with its own history and places to visit.

Public hostels (€8-12/night)

The cheapest option. Palas de Rei has a Xunta de Galicia public hostel with around 60 beds.

• Pros: Low price, social atmosphere, located on the Camino
• Cons: Bunk beds with no privacy, strict hours (closes at 22:00, must leave by 8:00), no advance booking in high season
• Best for: Budget pilgrims who prioritise socialising

Private hostels (€12-25/night)

Several private hostels offer a middle ground between price and comfort.

• Pros: Can be booked ahead, cleaner, some offer private rooms
• Cons: Mostly still bunk beds, basic services
• Best for: Pilgrims wanting more control over their stay without spending much

Guesthouses (€30-50/room)

Private rooms with bathroom, breakfast included in some cases.

• Pros: Privacy, quality rest, flexible hours
• Cons: Small rooms, no kitchen, limited common areas
• Best for: Couples and pilgrims needing recovery after days in hostels

Rural houses (€22-50/person)

The most complete option for groups and families. A whole house with kitchen, living room and private bedrooms.

• Pros: Equipped kitchen (saves on meals), space for groups, total privacy, no set hours
• Cons: Requires advance booking, best value in groups
• Best for: Groups of friends, families, couples seeking comfort. See our detailed hostel vs rural house comparison.

Hotels (€50-90/room)

A couple of hotel options exist in and around Palas de Rei.

• Pros: Full service, buffet breakfast
• Cons: Higher price, less local character, some are outside the centre
• Best for: Pilgrims with higher budgets seeking hotel services

Casa Andaina: the recommended option for groups

Casa Andaina is right in the centre of Palas de Rei, directly on the Camino Francés route. Two options:

• Full house (up to 10 people): 6 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms. From €190/night (€19/person in a group of 10).
• Apartment (up to 5 people): 3 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom. From €110/night (€22/person in a group of 5).

What makes the difference:

• Equipped kitchen — cooking your own dinner saves €10-15/person compared to eating out
• Central heating — essential on Galician nights
• Fibre optic WiFi — for those working remotely
• No set hours — come and go as you please
• Direct booking with no commissions — best price guaranteed

Price comparison per person

| Type | Price/person | Kitchen | Privacy | Bookable |

|------|-------------|---------|---------|----------|

| Public hostel | €8-12 | No | Low | No |

| Private hostel | €12-25 | Limited | Medium | Yes |

| Guesthouse | €15-25 | No | High | Yes |

| Rural house (group 6) | €22-32 | Yes | High | Yes |

| Hotel | €25-45 | No | High | Yes |

Additional services in Palas de Rei

• Backpack transport: Jacotrans and Correos del Camino (€5-7/day)
• Transfers: Taxi Castro operates from Palas de Rei to the airport and any point on the Camino
• Guided experiences: OurWay.Travel organises food routes, cultural visits and group logistics

When to book

• High season (June-September): Book 2-3 months ahead. Public hostels do not take bookings and fill by midday.
• Mid season (April-May, October): 2-4 weeks ahead.
• Low season (November-March): Generally available, but some places close.

To check availability at Casa Andaina, use our booking calendar or message us on WhatsApp.