Hostal La Peseta

Hotel Restaurante La Peseta sits on Plaza San Bartolomé in the heart of Astorga, a city with deep Camino de Santiago heritage and a history stretching back to Roman times, when it was known as Asturica Augusta and served as a major military and commercial hub in northwest Hispania.

The hotel offers en-suite rooms with air conditioning, parquet floors, and city views, making it a practical base for pilgrims and travellers who want more comfort than a traditional albergue provides. The on-site restaurant serves Spanish and regional cuisine at lunch, with gluten-free options available, and guests can eat inside or out on the patio.

Astorga itself rewards time spent exploring. The Palacio Episcopal, a striking neo-Gothic building designed by Antoni Gaudí in the late 19th century, is a short walk away and now houses the Museo de los Caminos. The cathedral, the Roman ruins, and the city's chocolate-making tradition, an industry with roots going back several centuries, all give good reasons to pause here rather than simply pass through. Solo walkers in particular tend to rate the location well, with the city centre and key sights easily reachable on foot.