León
Camino de Santiago stage town on Camino Francés
León is one of the highlights of the Camino Francés, a lively city offering pilgrims every service alongside outstanding monuments. Its Gothic Cathedral is famous for its vast stained-glass windows, and the Basilica of San Isidoro and the Gaudí-designed Casa de Botines are also well known. Many pilgrims take a rest day here to explore the old town and the Barrio Húmedo tapas quarter before continuing west.
- 453 kmfrom route start
- 837 mElevation
- 18 · 22albergues · hotels
- 18.3 kmfrom Mansilla de las Mulas
- 20.3 kmto Villar de Mazarife
Highlights
- Gothic Cathedral of León with its celebrated stained glass
- Basilica of San Isidoro and Gaudí's Casa de Botines
- Popular rest-day city with full services
Albergues in León
| Albergue | Type | Beds | Price | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albergue Benedictinas Santa María | parochial | 130 | donativo | wifi, kitchen |
| Hostel Albergue Muralla Leonesa ↗ | private | 64 | 14€ | wifi, kitchen, laundry, bikeStorage |
Other hostels & albergues
- Hostel Covent Garden ↗
- Hostel Zentric ↗
- Albergue LeonHostel
- Albergue Juvenil Miguel de Unamuno
- Globetrotter Hostel
- Palacio Real Hostel ↗
- Alda León Centro
- Albergue de peregrinos de las Benedictinas (Carbajalas)
- Albergue Muralla Leonesa ↗
- Hostal Bayón
- Albergue 'San Francisco de Asís' Fundación Ademar
- Hostal Tranches
- Hostal Quevedo
- Albergue Juvenil y de Peregrinos
- Albergue Check in León
- Albergue Casa Simón
Hotels & guesthouses in León
- Hostal La Posada Regia
- Hotel París
- Hotel Aída Vía León
- Hotel Conde Luna
- Occidental León Alfonso V
- Hotal Boccalino
- Hostal Albany
- Hotel Alda Barrio Húmedo
- Hotel NH Collection Plaza Mayor Leon
- Hostal Alda Casco Antiguo
- Hospedería Pax
- Hotel Real Colegiata San Isidoro ↗
- Hotel My Palace ↗
- Hospedería Fernando I
- Pensión Blanca B&B
- Palacete Colonial
- Hostal Orejas ↗
- Hotel Infantas de Leon
- Savala House ↗ guesthouse
- Pensión La Catedral guesthouse
- Hotel Silken Luis de León
- Crisol Quindos
Lodging names from OpenStreetMap; check availability before you walk.
Stages through León
Nearby towns
Nearby stages
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stay in León?
18 albergues and 22 hotels in León. Beds from 14€.
How far is León from Mansilla de las Mulas?
18.3 km from Mansilla de las Mulas, 20.3 km to Villar de Mazarife on the Camino Francés.