Designed partly for people walking the Camino de Santiago (Way of St James), Hotel Alda Vía León is a 3-star hotel on Calle El Paso, almost opposite the Casa Botines. It has free Wi-Fi, a buffet breakfast and services for pilgrims, and also suits anyone who wants to see León on foot.
Location and getting around
The Casa Botines is less than 100 metres away. León Cathedral and the Plaza Mayor are about 5 minutes on foot, and the Barrio Húmedo is the same distance.
The train and bus stations are about 15 minutes on foot. San Marcos (the Hostal de San Marcos, now a Parador), where many pilgrims leave the city, is about 20 minutes away.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have classic decor, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath, a bidet and toiletries. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
According to the property, for pilgrims it offers:
- Luggage transfer to the next stage.
- Lockers.
- Space to store bicycles.
- Massages at centres it works with.
Breakfast is buffet and continental.
Who it suits
- Walkers or cyclists on the Camino Francés who want to send their backpack to the next stage.
- Travellers arriving by train or bus who prefer not to take a taxi.
- Those looking for a simple hotel near the Casa Botines and the tapas streets.
Good to know
Check-in is between 14:00 and 00:00. On arrival you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. Check-out is from 08:00 to 12:00. Air conditioning and its own parking are not listed.
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