Hostel + private rooms
Albergue-Hotel La Pata de Oca
A centrally located establishment in Torres del Río offering shared dormitories and private rooms. It combines the features of a pilgrims’ hostel and a hotel.
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Hostels in Torres del Río
Torres del Río is the stop on the French Way immediately after Sansol (just 500 metres away), right in the heart of Stage: Los Arcos – Logroño. As neighbours of Sansol, we’d like to tell you about the hostels you’ll find in Torres del Río and the options available within a 5-minute walk.
Guidance updated in August 2026.
The three hostels in Torres del Río
Everyone in the village centre, next to the octagonal Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Pilgrims’ hostel
Albergue Casa Mariela
A centrally located hostel in Torres del Río with shared dormitories for pilgrims on the French Way.
Hostel + private rooms
Albergue-Hostal San Andrés
A hostel at the entrance to Torres del Río offering shared dormitories and private rooms. It also operates as a guesthouse.
Are you also looking for options in the neighbouring village? Check out the A comprehensive guide to accommodation in Sansol and Torres del Río.
The alternative, 500 metres away: staying at Sansol
Coming from Los Arcos, the Camino passes first through Sansol and then through Torres del Río. If you’d prefer to be sure of a bed on arrival — or if the hostels in Torres del Río are full — our Albergue Sansol is just a 5-minute walk away.
Pilgrims’ hostel
Albergue Sansol
24 beds with bed linen included, on-site café, garden with foot bath and musical instruments. Beds from €18 and a bed and dinner package for €32. Book online with real-time availability and pay in cash on arrival.
Community dinner
Homemade Valencian paella
Pilgrim’s dinner (€16) – also open to those not staying with us: garden salad, homemade Valencian paella, dessert and young red wine. Gluten-free by composition; gluten-free bread available on request.
Just a short walk away
Torres del Río, next door
Staying at Sansol doesn’t mean you can’t visit Torres del Río: the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is just a 5-minute walk away, a perfect afternoon stroll after your hike.
Torres del Río on the French Route
Torres del Río is part of the Stage: Los Arcos – Logroño on the French Way. Sansol comes first (6.5 km from Los Arcos), followed by Torres del Río.
- Los Arcos → Sansol: 6.5 km (≈ 1 hour 30 minutes)
- Sansol → Torres del Río: 500 m (5 mins)
- Torres del Río → Viana: 10.5 km
- Torres del Río → Logroño: 20.5 km
Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions we receive about accommodation in Torres del Río and the surrounding area.
What hostels are there in Torres del Río?
Torres del Río has three main hostels: La Pata de Oca Hostel-Hotel, Casa Mariela Hostel and San Andrés Hostel-Guesthouse. And just 500 metres away, at Sansol, is our Albergue Sansol: 24 beds, a communal dinner featuring homemade Valencian paella, and online booking with real-time availability.
Torres del Río or Sansol – where’s the best place to stay?
They’re just 500 metres apart (about a 5-minute walk), so staying at one doesn’t mean you’re far from the other. ‘Sansol’ is further along the Camino when coming from Los Arcos, so you’ll reach it first. At our Albergue Sansol, you can enjoy a communal dinner featuring homemade Valencian paella, a garden with a foot bath, and online booking with real-time availability — and if you fancy visiting Torres del Río, it’s just a 5-minute walk away.
How far is Torres del Río from Los Arcos?
About 7 km: from Los Arcos, it is 6.5 km to Sansol and a further 500 metres to Torres del Río.
How far is it from Torres del Río to Viana and Logroño?
From Torres del Río, it is about 10.5 km to Viana and about 20.5 km to Logroño. From Sansol, it is 11 km to Viana and 21 km to Logroño: there is very little difference between staying at one or the other.
Where can I have dinner if I’m staying in Torres del Río or Sansol?
At our café at the ‘Albergue Sansol’, we serve the pilgrim’s set menu and a communal dinner (€16), which is also open to pilgrims who are not staying with us — it’s a 5-minute walk from Torres del Río. The dinner is naturally gluten-free (the table bread contains gluten; gluten-free bread is available separately, free of charge, on request).
What is there to see in Torres del Río?
Its best-known monument is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a 12th-century Romanesque church with an octagonal floor plan, one of the jewels of the French Way at Navarra. If you stay at Sansol, it’s just a 5-minute walk away – perfect for an afternoon visit.
Is it necessary to book in advance in this area?
During the high season (May to September), yes, it’s highly recommended. On our website Albergue Sansol, you can book online with real-time availability and pay in cash on arrival, with no intermediary fees.
Are you finishing your time at Sansol?
We are 500 metres before Torres del Río, coming from Los Arcos. Book online with real-time availability, with no intermediary fees.
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