The hostels that work on a donation basis and keep up the original spirit of hospitality still exist - amazing! Often these hostels belong to Christian organizations that provide charity in everyday life. Dinner and breakfast are usually offered as well. A bed, dinner and breakfast cost around 25 euros in a regular hostel, including a visit to the restaurant. The food in the donation-based hostel is perhaps a bit more modest, but a donation of 15 to 20 euros is still appropriate. If you only get a bed, you should pay 8 to 10 euros. Of course, if you are very tight on cash, you can also give less. But donation-run hostels are not there to save money! The organizations and volunteers who run these hostels do it out of respect and love for the pilgrims. Don’t take advantage of their goodwill by chintzing out on an appropriate donation.