Should You Make Reservations on the Camino? Tips to Avoid the “Bed Race” (Camino Santiago Guide)

One of the biggest questions we get about the Camino is: "Should I book reservations ahead of time for accommodation or just take whatever is left when I arrive in town?" And it's a good question.

The Camino (particularly the Camino Frances), has become enormously popular over the past decade, which means that the race to find a bed can actually interfere with your enjoyment of the hike. We hiked the Camino Frances in 2017 and the Camino Norte in 2019, and we noticed several times when the municipal albergues and even many private albergues were booked up early in the afternoon.

And that's no fun when you've just hiked 30kms!

Some people love the freedom of walking with no plans. Others like the peace of mind of a guaranteed reservation. And while both can be a great way to walk the Camino de Santiago, the sheer number of pilgrims can make finding a place to sleep a little stressful, especially during a holy year or the busiest months (August and September).

So here are some of our favorite tips and tips to help you make sleep soundly every night on your next Camino. Whether you book a reservation every single night or wing it like an old school pilgrim, here's our advice to help you avoid the "bed race" on the Camino de Santiago.

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https://americanpilgrims.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Compostelas-by-year-86-19.pdf
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https://americanpilgrims.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/compostelas_by_route_06-19.pdf
https://americanpilgrims.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/statistics_sjpp_stats_combined_04-19.pdf

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