Aloha Hostel

I arrived in Pamplona just after 9pm and check in was 10 pm latest. There was a light drizzle but the hostel was very close to the bus station and next to a Domino's Pizza. I placed an order pointing at pictures of a deluxe pizza and hand gestures to tell them what size and that it was to go. While waiting for my pizza order, the hostel messaged me to remind me to be there by 10 pm and I let them know I'd arrive for 9:45 pm.

There was a guy checking in before me so I scarfed a slice while she showed him his room and the common areas. I had booked a shared bed in a female only room with 3 beds. This was on the second floor (which was really the third floor) with key fobs and keys to access the room and a private locker. Both women were already there and relaxing in their beds when I arrived. Since it was late and their luggage didn't suggest they were also pilgrims on the camino, I didn't try to make any conversation. I grabbed a shower and headed down to the common area to finish eating and call home. There were a few Spanish speaking people hanging out there in their 20s who were quietly speaking or using electronics so I tried to keep my voice down. It seems some of the younger generation Spaniards speak English but it depends on their education and class background.

I will take pics of the hostel in the morning once everyone is up.Read more