16 Top Camino Portugués Albergues: Central & Coastal Routes

Are you planning to hike either of the Camino Portugués routes and trying to figure out where to stay? You’re in the right place.

I’ve now visited over 50 different albergues, also known as pilgrim hostels, across three different Camino routes I’ve hiked solo. I know what to expect when it comes to albergues and found myself pleasantly surprised by many places I stayed when hiking both Camino Portugués routes from Porto in May 2025.

I’ve put this list together of top Camino Portugués albergues based on those that impressed me the most. This includes a mix of my favorite public and private albergues along both the Central and Coastal routes as well as a few hotels that I loved so much I couldn’t resist including.

Keep on reading for my recommendations, listed in order by route.

Albergues on Both Camino Portugués Routes

With the Camino Portugués Central and Coastal route separating from Porto and coming back together again in Redondela, there are stretches that you’ll walk no matter which Camino route you choose.

To start off this list of top Camino Portugués albergues, I’ve included a handful of accommodations that you could book regardless of the route you decide to do.

1. Porto Wine Hostel (Porto, Portugal)

Porto Wine Hostel provides a cozy and centrally located place to stay. It’s the perfect home base for relaxing before your journey and exploring all there is to do in the city if you have the time.

Even though it’s called a hostel and has shared dorm rooms with bunk beds, there are private rooms at a fairly affordable price as well.

The facility has a nice lounge area with a bar, a kitchen, and laundry facilities. There are large windows that open up with views overlooking a park. They also have AC units throughout the building.

I’ve stayed in Porto four different times at this point, and Porto Wine Hostel has been my favorite place I’ve stayed. Everywhere else I’ve stayed has been more expensive and disappointing… I’ve stayed at places on creepy side streets and a hotel that looked nothing like the photos, had a terribly uncomfortable bed, and was more than double the price.

Porto Wine Hostel was the first place I stayed in Porto where I really felt happy, relaxed, and comfortable. I personally stayed in a private room with a private bathroom so can’t speak to the shared dorm rooms but I’ve heard great things from other pilgrims about them.

Bonus: they even give you a little port wine when you check in.

2. Bulezen Urban Hostel (Pontevedra, Spain)

This hostel sits just minutes away from the center of the old town in Pontevedra. Bunk beds have curtains, there’s a pristine kitchen, and a lovely outdoor terrace that gets lots of sun (perfect for doing laundry).

Bulezen Urban Hostel takes bed bug prevention seriously, having all guests spray their packs and shoes with some kind of bug spray. They also have lockers where they require you to keep your pack.

Each guest gets sheets and a towel. Beds come with lights, outlets, and even a little shelf to keep some belongings.

I ended up staying here each twice–each time I passed through Pontevedra, first on the Central route and then on the Coastal route.

3. Albergue As Pozas Termais (Caldas de Reis, Spain)

Can we talk about how these bunk beds don’t even have ladders??? I’ve never seen anything like this before and was super impressed to see the top bunks with their own little staircases.

Albergue As Pozas Termais is centrally located in Caldas de Reis. Each bed is really cozy, coming with sheets, a power outlet, and a blanket. There’s an outdoor terrace, a little bit of seating inside, and laundry machines.

There’s a kitchen here, but it is a little small so you may prefer to stay elsewhere if you want to cook.

4. Villa Vieira (A Escravitude, Spain)

While some pilgrims choose to spend their final night in Padrón, I encourage you to consider walking farther that day so your walk into Santiago de Compostela isn’t so long. I chose to stay in A Escravitude the first time, finding it to be the perfect distance and perfect place to relax!

Villa Vieira is a new albergue that opened in 2025. Beds are super comfortable with sheets provided, curtains, a light, and power outlet.

But what really makes this place special is its outdoor courtyard with a pool. After I checked in, I spent some time outside chatting with other pilgrims and enjoying relaxing in the beautiful place.

They have drinks, snacks, and even meals you can purchase in vending machines and with an honesty box, so you don’t even theoretically need to leave the albergue. There’s a well-equipped kitchen too.

I loved this albergue so much I was convinced I would stay a second time on my other Camino Portugués. The only reason I didn’t stay again was because this was the place where I had unfortunately learned that my dog had passed away and I didn’t think I could emotionally handle being back again just two weeks later.

7. Diora Hostel/Casa das Pombas (Barcelinhos, Portugal)

Finding an albergue that doesn’t have bunk beds on the Camino always feels like finding gold. The beds at Diora Hostel were extremely comfortable with regular sheets and duvet covers. Plus, there were only five beds in my room!

One of the best parts of staying here was meeting the staff member who checked me in. I could tell he was really passionate about the Camino and helping pilgrims. He gave me a Camino Buff and spent time talking me through a map of town telling me where to go for dinner and what I should see while I was there.

I will flag that while this hostel has a kitchen, it looked a little small and old. If you’re serious about cooking, you may want to stay elsewhere.

I got really lucky staying here because I hadn’t made a reservation in advance. They told me I got the very last bed available. It’s not a very big hostel and most people book in advance, so I definitely recommend it.

9. Old Village Hostel (Ponte de Lima, Portugal)

While Old Village Hostel is about an extra kilometer or so off the Camino, I found it a lovely place to stay. It was easy to book at the last minute, the common areas were really cozy, and the staff went above and beyond.

When we checked in, they gave us a unique multicolor wax stamp for our pilgrim passports. It was one of my favorite stamps between both of my Camino Portugués hikes!

Breakfast was quite nice, starting at 6:30 a.m., which I appreciated. Oftentimes hostel breakfasts start a bit later and I usually want to get walking sooner. They offered a mix of breads, cheese, ham, yogurt, fruit, coffee, and more.

And I’ll never forget as I was leaving, one of the sweet staff members asked to take a photo with me because she likes to remember the pilgrims and think of them as they’re on their journeys.

10. Hostel Bulwark (Valença, Portugal)

Many pilgrims choose to stay in Tui, but Valença is SO worth checking out as the old town is located inside of an old fortress. It’s a really unique place to visit and stay. Plus, Hostel Bulwark is one of the nicest albergues I’ve stayed at on the Camino.

The beds come with sheets and duvets and have curtains so you can block out the light and have some more privacy. Each bed has a light and power outlet as well.

They make an effort to prevent any bed bug issues by providing lockers outside of the room that you’re required to use. I love when hostels do this because it also helps keep the room quieter since folks aren’t getting ready for bed or packing up while rustling around in their bags inside the room.

The common area feels very cozy, and they provide breakfast as well. I had to leave quite early so didn’t get to enjoy the full breakfast, but I was able to grab a small packaged pastry to go.

They also have some drinks and snacks in the kitchen with an honesty box to leave your payment.

14. Sea Soul (Esposende, Portugal)

Even though the Coastal route runs alongside the beach, it can be nice to stay somewhere with a pool because you may not want to sit out on the beach. The water along much of the coastline can be very intense with strong waves and currents. It can get quite windy too.

Sea Soul has a lovely inner courtyard with a pool. They have some drinks you can purchase too.

If you’d prefer to spend time inside, they have several large common areas, including one with a foosball table and arcade machine.

The property has both private rooms and a shared room with bunk beds. I stayed in the shared room and found it quite comfortable with a private bed that has curtains and a locker to store my pack. The bed has a shelf, power outlet, and light, and they provide sheets and a towel.

I really enjoyed staying here and relaxing poolside after my arrival. I definitely recommend it to anyone walking the Coastal route.

15. Bom Caminha (Caminha, Portugal)

Compared to the Camino Francés, the Camino Portugués didn’t seem to have many albergues offering pilgrim’s meals. Bom Caminha is one of the only albergues on either Camino Portugués route that does offer a pilgrim’s meal for dinner. For an additional €12, you get a lovely multi-course meal to enjoy with other pilgrims.

The dinner at Bom Caminha includes:

• Red or white wine
• Warm bread
• Salad
• Veggie and beans stew with quinoa (this was SO good, way better than it sounds)

I highly recommend staying here for the dinner alone, but the rest of the space is quite nice too. I found the bunk beds quite comfy, and the albergue generally felt very homey.

Staff are really welcoming, and when I checked in, there were two sweet dogs sleeping on a bed in the check-in office. I appreciated that they gave us advice on how to take the boat across the water to Spain the next day.

There’s an outdoor area with views of the water. There’s even an outdoor shower I’ve heard good things about, and they have massages. I didn’t have a massage myself but one of my friends got one and said it was lovely.

Bonus: My Favorite Hotels on the Camino Portugués

I know I know. This article is supposed to be focused on albergues, but I loved these two hotels so much I HAD to share them with you. If you’re looking to treat yourself at all on your Camino, these are great options.

17. Gran Hotel Nagari Boutique & Spa (Vigo, Spain, Camino Portugués Coastal)

The rooms at this hotel are sooo nice. Not only is the bed extremely comfy, but you can even control the lighting and a room darkening window shade from a control panel right next to the bed.

The bathroom has a shower and a bath tub, perfect for soaking the legs after all that walking.

There’s a fancy restaurant and bar on the property too. But the real reason I stayed here was for this rooftop spa with an incredible view of the city and water down below:

Unfortunately, I did think this was a regular rooftop pool before I arrived. But that’s ok.

The rooftop pool is actually part of their spa, so guests have to pay 25 euros to use it for an hour. There are tons of different jets and things in the pool that feel so good on aching muscles. It reminded me a lot of the albergue I stayed at in Hontanas when I did the French Way.

The rooftop also has two hot tubs. Since you have to pay for an hour up there and I think they keep the number of people limited, it was pretty quiet and easy to relax.

After visiting the rooftop pool, you’re able to spend some time in a steam room, fancy massaging hot and cold shower, sauna, and then this other shower:

I don’t often go to spas and frankly don’t know much about them, but I do know this: I left feeling SOO relaxed after all of that. It was definitely well worth the 25 euros, and if I ever find myself in Vigo again, I’d love to stay here.

18. Hostal Real de Santiago de Compostela Parador Hotel (Santiago de Compostela, Spain)

Many consider the Parador hotel in Santiago de Compostela to be the most luxurious and historic hotel in all of Spain. It’s an absolutely stunning hotel that gives off a bit of a Hogwarts vibe if you ask me.

But more than anything, the Parador is a really special place for pilgrims to stay due to its historic ties to the Camino. Built in the 12th century as a pilgrim’s hospital, this building has been hosting pilgrims for close to 1,000 years!

The hotel conveniently sits just off the cathedral square. A stay there includes a lovely breakfast from a room with views of the cathedral.

After my first Camino along the Francés, I stayed at the Parador and found it to be the perfect way to celebrate the end of my journey.

Conclusion: Where to Stay on the Camino Portugués

As you can see, there are so many different kinds of places to stay on the Camino and there isn’t necessarily a cookie cutter formula for what an albergue looks like. While each place has some similarities, so many of these accommodations on the Camino offer something special.

Each Camino journey is unique, so don’t feel like you have to stay at every single one of these albergues. However, I hope you find this list of top Camino Portugués albergues helpful as you consider where to stay and start thinking about your tentative plans.

Book Your Stay in Porto

Now that you’ve gone through this list, why don’t you go ahead and book the Porto Wine Hostel for the start of your journey? I always recommend booking somewhere to stay before you start your Camino so you can arrive focused on the journey ahead. Plus, this is something easy you can check off your list now and have one less thing to worry about!