Reviews of Albergue Peña Castil
Barrio El Cueto, s/n, 33554 Sotres, Spain
#7 of 8 hotels in Sotres
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 39 hostel reviews
8.0Score breakdown
-
Cleanliness
8.5
-
Comfort
8.1
-
Location
9.0
-
Facilities
8.1
-
Staff
8.5
-
Value for money
8.1
-
Free WiFi
7.5
How guest reviews work
Each review score is between 1-10. To get the overall score that you see, we add up all the review scores we’ve received and divide that total by the number of review scores we’ve received. We use a weighted review system which means that the more recent the review, the bigger the impact on the total review score calculation. In addition, guests can give separate ‘subscores’ in crucial areas, such as location, cleanliness, staff, comfort, facilities, value for money and free Wi-Fi. Note that guests submit their subscores and their overall scores independently, so there’s no direct link between them.
You can review an Accommodation that you booked through our Platform if you stayed there or if you arrived at the property but didn’t actually stay there. To edit a review you’ve already submitted, please contact our Customer Service team.
We have people and automated systems that specialise in detecting fake reviews submitted to our Platform. If we find any, we delete them and, if necessary, take action against whoever is responsible.
Anyone else who spots something suspicious can always report it to our Customer Service team, so our Fraud team can investigate.
Ideally, we would publish every review we receive, whether positive or negative. However, we won’t display any review that includes or refers to (among other things):
- Politically sensitive comments
- Promotional content
- Illegal activities
- Personal or sensitive information (e.g. emails, phone numbers or credit card info)
- Swear words, sexual references, hate speech, discriminatory remarks, threats, or references to violence
- Spam and fake content
- Animal cruelty
- Impersonation (e.g. if the writer is claiming to be someone else)
- Any violation of our review guidelines.
To make sure reviews are relevant, we may only accept reviews that are submitted within 3 months of checking out, and we may stop showing reviews once they’re 36 months old – or if the Accommodation has a change of ownership.
An Accommodation may choose to reply to a review.
When you see multiple reviews, the most recent ones will be at the top, subject to a few other factors (what language a review is in, whether it’s just a rating or contains comments as well, etc.). If you like, you can sort and/or filter them (by time of year, review score, etc.).
We sometimes show external review scores from other well-known travel websites. We make it clear when we’ve done this.
Guidelines and standards for Reviews
These guidelines and standards aim to keep the content on Booking.com relevant and family-friendly without limiting expression of strong opinions. They are also applicable regardless of the sentiment of the comment.
Contributions should be travel related. The most helpful contributions are detailed and help others make better decisions. Please don’t include personal, political, ethical, or religious commentary. Promotional content will be removed and issues concerning Booking.com’s services should be routed to our Customer Service or Accommodation Service teams.
Contributions should be appropriate for a global audience. Please avoid using profanity or attempts to approximate profanity with creative spelling, in any language. Comments and media that include 'hate speech', discriminatory remarks, threats, sexually explicit remarks, violence, and the promotion of illegal activity are not permitted.
All content should be genuine and unique to the guest. Reviews are most valuable when they are original and unbiased. Your contribution should be yours. Booking.com property partners should not post on behalf of guests or offer incentives in exchange for reviews. Attempts to bring down the rating of a competitor by submitting a negative review will not be tolerated.
Respect the privacy of others. Booking.com will make an effort to obscure email addresses, telephone numbers, website addresses, social media accounts, and similar details.
The opinions expressed in contributions are those of Booking.com customers and properties and not of Booking.com. Booking.com does not accept responsibility or liability for any reviews or responses. Booking.com is a distributor (without any obligation to verify) and not a publisher of these comments and responses.
By default, reviews are sorted based on the date of the review and on additional criteria to display the most relevant reviews, including but not limited to: your language, reviews with text, and non-anonymous reviews. Additional sorting options may be available (by type of traveller, by score, etc.).
Translations disclaimer
This service may contain translations powered by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, express or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.
End of dialog content
Showing 1 – 25
-
Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Sophie
France14 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Perfect for a night while hiking in the mountains! Friendly staff and great value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff was very friendly, located well nearby cafe’s and restaurant with a great view on the mountains, perfect for a stay while trekking in Picos
Stayed in July 2025
-
Reviewed: 28 July 2024
Mariia
Ukraine59 reviews11 helpful votes7.0“Fair”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There was no bed linen for blanket, which was weird a bit, probably you’re suppose to have your sleeping bag not sure
Friendly staff and atmosphere
Stayed in July 2024
-
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Maddy
Australia31 reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No charging port in beds and no kitchen to use.
Great little hostel in the mountains. Friendly staff, clean rooms and lockers available.
Stayed in May 2024
-
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Jenna
United States16 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We booked a room with four beds on this site because there were no other rooms available in Sotres for our dates. When we arrived, we found the hostel to be quite empty. I personally think we should have been charged for two beds, since it was just the two of us and clearly the hostel wasn't going to be overrun anytime soon. Oh well! We found the very simple breakfast of coffee and toast to be a little overpriced, at 6 euro per person.
This was our first European hostel experience and it exceeded our expectations. Low on amenities, for sure, but very clean, great location, and kind owner.
Stayed in September 2023
-
Reviewed: 21 June 2023
Richard
Germany32 reviews5 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location right on trail of the anillo de Picos de Europa, they try to put couples together in sperated spaces that offer some privacy, hot showers
Stayed in June 2023
-
Reviewed: 1 June 2023
Thiago
Brazil37 reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
It was cold during the night, even with extra blankets.
Huge dorm, with 32~40 beds and two bathrooms, so expect to wait a bit during high seasons. I was there during spring so it was quite empty (not complaining). Good for the price. One of the cheapest options if you are doing Ruta Del Cares or trail to Bulnes, but you have have a car, because it's a 20 minute drive to trailhead.
Stayed in May 2023
-
Reviewed: 12 September 2022
Lucrezia
Italy9 reviews8.0“It was a really nice stay at Albergue Peña Castil, I definitely advice it!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing to complain about...maybe only the breakfast is a bit basic, but still good enough to start the day and for the price of the stay. Arriving by car is also possible but the parking space is not very big.
It was a really nice stay at Albergue Peña Castil, the staff was very kind and available, the spaces were clean and the atmosphere very quite! When you are looking for an easy going accommodation, this is definitely a good choice.
Stayed in September 2022
-
Reviewed: 22 June 2025
Lara
Netherlands78 reviews13 helpful votes10“Such a beautiful spot..”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Amazing
Stayed in June 2025
-
Reviewed: 4 May 2025
Ian
United Kingdom9 reviews6.0“Great location and suitable for our needs”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Beds spongy ,
Location and position in town
Stayed in May 2025
-
Reviewed: 29 October 2024
Eloy
United Kingdom1 review5.0Passable- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The price per person was higher than a hotel for us. It makes no sense to charge 30€/person on a mountain refuge where you have to pay an additional fee for bed linen and towels. It was very cold at night because its meant for sleeping bags, but at the price point I didnt expect it to be this kind of place... It was also closed most of the day so we had to modify our plans to fit the checkin time at 7pm.
The location is superb. The building is a classic stone and wood house and you're at the edge of the village.
Stayed in October 2024
-
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Adrien
France46 reviews4.0Disappointing- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
On the pictures, you can think that the dormitory is for 4 persons, whereas you have a box of 4 beds in a middle of a big dormitory only separate by curtains. Beds are not very comfortable.
Stayed in August 2024
-
Reviewed: 30 September 2023
Stacy
United States16 reviews1 helpful vote4.0“Good location, but poor value”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
We were only 2 but had to pay for a room with 4 bunks. Although we paid for a private bathroom, we had to pay extra for towels. There were no windows in the room, just a skylight so the room was dark. No furniture other than beds in the room. Limited kitchen facilities. Poor value
location. outdoor seating.
Stayed in September 2023
-
Reviewed: 1 May 2023
Dane
United States1 review10“The best place to stay for your next trip to the Picos.”- • Couple
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing. 10/10
Hosts were so kind, town is in such a cool location and has so much to offer to experience the Picos. Breakfast was wonderful and the overall experience was amazing. (do be aware that Sotres is a 30 minute drive from the start of many trail heads)
Stayed in May 2023
-
Reviewed: 20 April 2023
Elizabeth
United Kingdom2 reviews5.0“A beautiful place, but possibly not the best for an early night”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 5 nights
There was a rule in place for silence after 11pm, but this wasn't enforced or encouraged, and on multiple occasions wasn't even observed by the host, so you can expect noise to at least midnight if not even later. The breakfast was pricey for what amounted to some toast, packaged spreads and a drink. When we were paying on arrival, we spotted an error in their calculations that would have had us paying €100 more than we should have, so be vigilant when paying! We were in a private room, but noticed that the dorm rooms are all on one corridor and only separated by curtains, so in essence there is just one massive dorm.
Very well situated with beautiful views, and the calming sounds of cow bells. Excellent internet connection, especially for such a remote place. Great shower facilities, which are a big plus especially after long mountain days! We were able to park there even though there is technically no parking, but be warned if it's busy there's only space for two or three cars.
Stayed in April 2023
-
Reviewed: 14 October 2022
Anonymous
United States9 reviews2.0Very poor- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There were three of us. We booked here because the description of the room said 2 bunk beds and 1 single bed. That meant no one would have to climb to a top bunk. There is no room like this available at this place and there were no other beds available that night. Ended up having to split up and someone go to a different hotel with additional cost.
Stayed in September 2022
-
Reviewed: 25 June 2025
Robin
Czech Republic43 reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2025
-
Reviewed: 7 May 2025
Andrew
United Kingdom30 reviews3 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2025
-
Reviewed: 4 November 2024
Jennifer
Portugal6 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2024
-
Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Jason
Ireland18 reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2024
-
Reviewed: 5 September 2024
Marcos
Spain12 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2024
-
Reviewed: 5 September 2024
Marcos
Spain12 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2024
-
Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Justina
United States34 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2024
-
Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Justina
United States34 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2024
-
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Llucia
Spain21 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
Showing 1 – 25
Guests also reviewed these properties:
-
Naxos Dream Oniro Studios - Adults OnlyNaxos Chora, Greece
-
Hotel Villa MariaSirmione, Italy
-
Riad DueMarrakech, Morocco
-
Apartments DamaPoreč, Croatia
-
Villa Los NaranjosTelde, Spain
-
ibis Marseille Centre EuromedMarseille, France
-
Apartment FerienglückKappl, Austria
-
Rewita SopotSopot, Poland
