El Olivo de Sansol

I found a bed bug under the cover, then spotted more on the floor. I’d been looking forward to staying here, and the place seemed cute, but I have a severe allergy and had to leave. The owner came with a steamer, which was good, though it made me wonder if this had happened before. She accused me of bringing the bugs and called me uncultured and rude when I said I was upset and needed to go. I wish she’d been apologetic instead of yelling at a distressed customer. I ended up fleeing to another place like a refugee and paying a fortune in dryer fees. A horrible stay made even worse by the owner’s lack of professionalism.

After a long day on El Camino de Santiago, this was a really clean, cozy place to rest. The breakfast was good, and the staff were so friendly and did everything they could to help. Very nice hostel.

At 45 Euros a night, with a private room and breakfast, this little BnB is a real find. It’s in the first town after Los Arcos, which makes it a bit too soon for many pilgrims to stop. They’ve already had a long stretch from Estella to Los Arcos, so they often don’t feel like walking farther. That’s a shame, because this is easily the best place we’ve stayed on the Camino. I hardly ever give five stars to anything, whether it’s a restaurant, hotel, experience, or relationship.

There’s a pleasant courtyard where you can sit with a coffee or wine beneath an olive tree. The accommodation is great, with views across the rolling hills.