A casa do boi — Hotel in Ames

I came here with a group of seven songwriters from around the world with the group, Sing Me Back Home Songwriting, and Songs of Santiago. The albergue is so thoughtfully and artfully crafted with the weary, hungry, peace-seeking pilgrim in mind. Beautiful nooks, and crannies everywhere, flowers in the corners, a super sweet garden, a beautiful long oak table to eat dinner at, and some of the best fresh fish and Pilgrims meals I’ve had in all my years of walking the camino. A bar is on site, which opens at 6:30 in the morning, as is a very sweet aging cat. privacy curtains, night, lights, and very solidly built, bunks with lots of ventilation in the communal rooms. Thank you so much for your...

Excellent albergue, above the average of pilgrim hostels. The 8-bed dormitories are clean, well designed and practical: each bed has a curtain for privacy, a small space to store personal belongings, and even a towel provided.

It’s also possible to book a private room, which is ideal for those who want a bit more comfort on the Camino.

The hostel has a equipped kitchen and a common area to relax, perfect for meeting other pilgrims or simply enjoying a quiet moment.

The restaurant offers a generous pilgrim menu at a very fair price (12–13 €), and the service is excellent — warm and efficient.

Overall, a welcoming, modern and functional place that makes you feel good and a little...

I stayed one night in the dormitory while heading to Finisterre and I can confirm what the others said: this is the best albergue along the way. I went into other very nice albergue but the way I was welcomed, the great food, the different areas in which you can chill, or talk to other people, or cook, still make me think this was the best. The owner (I think, I'm not sure) was so kind and nice to every guest. I felt the spirit of the Camino. The albergue is also more modern and organized than the others. They also serve breakfast, very early in the morning.

Downside: only one shower in the dormitory, so probably you'll...