Name: Gite de la Porte Saint Jacques: a hostel for pilgrims
Address: 51 rue de la citadelle, 64220 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, 51 rue de la citadelle, Aquitaine, 64220, France
Rating: 9.2

Gite de la Porte Saint Jacques: a hostel for pilgrims

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About this property

Historic Setting: Gite de la Porte Saint Jacques in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property features a beautiful garden and terrace, complemented by free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: Guests enjoy shared bathrooms with showers, ensuring a pleasant and hygienic environment. Each room is equipped with a tea and coffee maker, providing added convenience. Dining Experience: A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Fresh juice, cheese, and fruits are available to start the day. Local Attractions: Baigorry Church lies 6.8 mi away, while Epherra Golf Course is 25 mi distant. Biarritz Airport is 31 mi from the hostel, offering easy travel connections. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, the property is praised for its excellent dinner, attentive host, and dedicated staff.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed
Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Antony

United States

“I liked the hosts. Two were volunteers and two were the couple that owned and operated the Gite. The dinner and breakfast were delicious. The vibe was supportive. The Gite was clean, spacious, and reasonably priced. I liked and appreciated the...”

Catherine

United States

“When I arrived, I was treated like family. They immediately made me feel welcome and were so full of knowledge. They made an amazing dinner and breakfast and sent all of us pilgrims off with a nice ceremony to reflect on the journey we were about...”

Sarah

United States

“The hosts were incredibly welcoming and kind. They hosted a communal dinner and it was the perfect way to facilitate some new friendships. They led us in a meditation in the morning and sent us off. Took photos for us as we started the camino. The...”

Jennifer

United States

“Clean, location, true to the Camino spirit, and wonderful staff!!”

Carl

United States

“Great people manning the facility and interesting people that night. Close to the pilgrims’ office. The view and access to the town was excellent”

Patricia

United States

“The location was great and the communal dinner was amazing. They do a nice ceremony before you set off in the morning.”

Beth

United States

“The hosts and volunteer couple were so gracious and welcoming. Lae, the volunteer, had helpful advice for splitting the walk to Roncevalles into two days. They hold an evening communal dinner, welcoming everyone to introduce themselves, and the...”

Hilary

United States

“Clean and well maintained, Gite de la Porte Sainte Jacques was the perfect place to get my first taste of Camino life. Comfortable beds and lots of places to hang out with other pilgrims.”

Shaun

Canada

“Wonderfully run with passionate volunteers. Communal dinner was outstanding and character and location couldn’t be beat.”

Thomas

United States

“A lovely way to start the Camino. The owner is very kind and attentive, and the volunteers were lovely. There is a morning communal gathering that is a meaningful way to start the pilgrimage.”

Area info

Amenities of Gite de la Porte Saint Jacques: a hostel for pilgrims

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

House rules

Gite de la Porte Saint Jacques: a hostel for pilgrims takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 8:30 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 22:00 and 06:00

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The maximum size of a group reservation is 4 beds.

We do not have parking space for bicycles.

Please inform Gite de la Porte Saint Jacques: a hostel for pilgrims of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.