Lovely accommodations, welcoming hosts, communal dinner, 6am breakfast.

It was all superb.

My stay at La Vita E Bella was absolutely wonderful! The hosts were incredibly kind and made me feel right at home. The albergue was gorgeous and cozy, and the café next door was a perfect spot to relax. I truly felt like I had found a home away from home. I highly recommend this place for anyone doing the Camino!

The hostel had plenty of space in the bedrooms, clean showers, and washing machines. the hosts were very welcoming and even cooked a wonderful meal for me when they knew I would arrive late. the breakfast was also very good. the location was convenient, just a 10-minute walk from the train station.

One negative aspect was the loud music coming from a nearby restaurant, which made it difficult to sleep. Another downside was a street lamp shining into the dorm room, which made it hard to block out light.

We had the most wonderful stay at a charming albergue in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. The hosts were incredibly kind and welcoming, even cooking a delicious meal and leaving some for us when we arrived late. The location was perfect, close to the train station and within walking distance to everything. The hostel was spacious and clean, with excellent facilities like showers and washing machines. And the breakfast was absolutely fantastic! I highly recommend this albergue and would happily stay here again.

Lovely accommodations and hosts, perfect communal dinner, early breakfast, spacious bedrooms, clean showers, friendly hosts.

Hard to think of anything.

Great location, clean rooms, friendly hosts, excellent breakfast. Reasonable rates for laundry. Standard bunk beds. Spacious bedrooms, good showers, washing machines, and clothes hanging space. Hosts cooked a wonderful meal and left some for late arrivals. Cosy café next door. Perfect place to start the Camino. Lovely accommodations with a communal dinner to set the tone. Early breakfast appreciated for long walks. Kind hosts and a home away from home. Must stay for the Camino.

We had an absolutely delightful experience at a charming place to start our Camino. the accommodations at La Vita E Bella were lovely, with spacious bedrooms and clean facilities including showers and washing machines. the hosts, Michael and Sandrine, were incredibly kind and welcoming, making us feel right at home. They even cooked a delicious dinner for the pilgrims and left some for us as we arrived late. the 6am breakfast was a thoughtful touch, fueling us for the long walk to Roncevalles. We also appreciated the convenient location, just a short walk from the St-Jean train station. a must-stay for anyone embarking on the Camino!

No complaints whatsoever. 😊.

The accommodations at La Vita E Bella were perfect for our family. the rooms were spacious and clean, and the beds were comfortable. the hostel provided all the necessary amenities, including clean showers and washing machines. the hosts were very friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home. We especially enjoyed the communal dinner, which was a great way to connect with other pilgrims and set a positive tone for our Camino. the early 6am breakfast was also appreciated, as it fueled us for our long and challenging walk to Roncevalles. we had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend La Vita E Bella.

Felt quite safe, no complaints.

Clean, spacious hostel with friendly hosts. Good showers, laundry facilities, and breakfast. Convenient location near train station. Comfortable beds.

Great location, very clean, friendly hosts, excellent breakfast. Reasonable rates for use of laundry facilities. Beds are new standard bunks. A must stay for the Camino!

I absolutely loved my stay at this charming hotel! The value for money was exceptional and the room was cozy and clean. The location was perfect, just a short walk from the train station, and the staff went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and comfortable throughout my entire stay.

The morning meal could have been improved with a wider variety of options.