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The 10 Best Hostels in León, Nicaragua

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Set in León, Casa Lula León Hostal has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

The hostel provides some units with city views, and every room has a patio. At Casa Lula León Hostal the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Clean, comfortable and convenient! Great hosts, very helpful!

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9.2
Superb
440 reviews
Price from
MXN 215
per night

Hostal La Tortuga Booluda, the hostel for the 'tranquilo traveler', is a friendly little hostel 3.5 blocks from the central square in Leon. Guests can enjoy the on-site self-service bar and play foosball in the colonial 'sala'.

Nice placment and good vibes:)

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9.1
Superb
696 reviews
Price from
MXN 200
per night

Located in León, Hostal El Rio features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

You can play table tennis at the hostel.

Exceptional value, friendly staff, tiny dorm with a single bunk bed, good kitchen, delicious breakfast for $2, nice garden, incredibly cute dog

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8.8
Fabulous
273 reviews
Price from
MXN 138
per night

Guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a coffee machine. Hostal Vacaciones Nicas features certain rooms that include garden views, and each room comes with a private bathroom with a shower. All guest rooms have bed linen.

very friendly and helpful staff. great location. good wifi. nice included breakfast. clean and comfortable common areas with hammocks and kitchen. would definitely recommend:)

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8.6
Fabulous
108 reviews
Price from
MXN 450
per night

Located in León, Volcano Hostel features a bar and a shared lounge. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

The hostel offers certain rooms with pool views, and each room includes a private bathroom. Air conditioning is available in certain rooms, for an extra charge.

Very cheap, cute hostel with a small pool. Right in the historic center of Leon

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8.3
Very good
670 reviews
Price from
MXN 137
per night

At the hostel, the rooms come with a patio with a garden view. ViaVia Leon provides some rooms that have a safety deposit box, and rooms include a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms include bed linen.

Very friendly owners. Great and spacious room, nick decorated. Perfect location to explore the city. Excursion office right in the restaurant. Highly recommended- great value for money.

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8.5
Very good
477 reviews
Price from
MXN 134
per night

Set in León, Hostal Fachente has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

You can play billiards at the hostel.

everything we needed! functional kitchen and cute dining area. Dorm was comfy and dark, plenty of fans.

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8.1
Very good
448 reviews
Price from
MXN 192
per night

Hostal Lazybones has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in León. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a tour desk and free WiFi throughout the property.

You can play billiards at the hostel.

bathrooms cleaned a lot, staff helpful

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8.1
Very good
351 reviews
Price from
MXN 205
per night

Hostal El Jardin offers accommodation in León.

Hostal El Jardin features free WiFi throughout the property. A flat-screen TV is available.

You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.

You can play billiards at this guest house, and bike hire is available. The nearest airport is Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport, 83 km from Hostal El Jardin.

Everything you expect in a hostel was supplied. The staff are amazing.👍

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8.1
Very good
534 reviews
Price from
MXN 154
per night

At the hostel, all rooms come with a desk. Casa Riverstone provides some units with pool views, and all rooms are equipped with a patio. At the accommodation all rooms have bed linen and towels.

The nearest airport is Augusto Cesar Sandino International Airport, 101 km from the hostel.

The location was great, very centric. The place itself is charming, has a very homely vibe with the pool, the fountain and lounge area with a hammock and coffee tables. The room was spacious, clean, and had A/C. The bed was comfortable and big. The staff were very attentive. They cook breakfast for you every morning with a nice cup of coffee, and you just feel like you're staying at a relative's home. We were an LGBT couple travelling and we felt very welcome. It was very quiet and it was great to rest for a few days while enjoying the city of Leon. We paid about 45$ per night in a double room with AC including the 17% tax (we had not picked this up from the Booking breakdown and it was an unpleasant surprise), which I think is still good value.

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8.7
Fabulous
66 reviews
Price from
MXN 459
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Casa Lula León Hostal
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 440 reviews

    Set in León, Casa Lula León Hostal has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

    Very nice hostel and super clean! Near the centre!

  • Hostal La Tortuga Booluda
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 696 reviews

    Hostal La Tortuga Booluda, the hostel for the 'tranquilo traveler', is a friendly little hostel 3.5 blocks from the central square in Leon.

    All. If i come back to Nicaragua i know where family is.

  • Hostal El Rio
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 273 reviews

    Located in León, Hostal El Rio features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Overall it's best. Staff try to go above and beyond

  • Casa Riverstone
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 66 reviews

    Casa Riverstone has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in León. Boasting dry cleaning services, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a barbecue.

    Relaxing place, comfortable room and tasty breakfast

  • Hostal Vacaciones Nicas
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 108 reviews

    Located in León, Hostal Vacaciones Nicas features a garden and shared lounge.

    the sweetest host you will ever meet in Nicaragua!

  • ViaVia Leon
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 476 reviews

    ViaVia Leon has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in León. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property.

    The staff and owner are so welcoming. We loved everyone l!

  • Hostal Lazybones
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 351 reviews

    Hostal Lazybones has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in León. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a tour desk and free WiFi throughout the property.

    nice property and staff really friendly and helpful

  • Hostal Fachente
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 448 reviews

    Set in León, Hostal Fachente has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    The staff were very nice and hostel was comfortable

  • Hostal El Jardin
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 534 reviews

    Hostal El Jardin offers accommodation in León. Hostal El Jardin features free WiFi throughout the property. A flat-screen TV is available. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.

    super clean, comfortable, friendly staff, open 24hr and great breakfast!

  • Terraza Catedral Hostel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 23 reviews

    Situated in León, Terraza Catedral Hostel has a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The accommodation features a tour desk, and currency exchange for guests.

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Hostels that guests love in León

  • Avg. price/night: MXN 488.71
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 108 reviews
    Price is economical. Great location, safe, nice breakfast, staff accommodating.
    Susan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 400.99
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 696 reviews
    Love everything about this hostel - staff so polite and excellent rooms. Great outdoor space to chill in great location. Social atmosphere but not too loud. Staff are very accommodating and currently helping us navigate some lost property.
    Stuart
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 1,747.43
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 48 reviews
    Very helpful and friendly staff, some speaking English. Great location, safe feeling, delicious breakfast.
    Veronika
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 464.27
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 106 reviews
    Cheap, relatively good location, safe, friendly staff. Clean and comfortable beds
    Michal
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 674.42
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 62 reviews
    Amazing staff. Good kitchen 👌 .spotless hostel🙂very Central and safe. Continental breakfast 2 toasts butter jam and a good size bowl of fresh fruit which was delicious. And an Adorable kitten 💕 and I miss her 😔
    julia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 400.99
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 696 reviews
    The best hostel I have ever stayed in. Everything is top notch. The pool and gym area is the cherry on the cake.
    James
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 400.99
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 696 reviews
    one of the best hostels in Nicaragua - quiet, clean, really great breakfast, the whole team is super friendly and welcoming, sweet turtels and nice hammocks
    Michaela
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 410.52
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 670 reviews
    Very cheap, cute hostel with a small pool. Right in the historic center of Leon
    Evan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 341.31
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 273 reviews
    Nice hostel, a short 5 minute walk from the centre. It was very clean indeed, with great WiFi and ample bathrooms and a fully functioning kitchen. The water here is drinkable and breakfast is Available for a reasonable price as are tours and shuttles. Very secure and safe and staff speak English. There are lockers in the room. Would recommend. Good value.
    Jonathon
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: MXN 341.31
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 273 reviews
    Great staff, great location, really clean and the facilities are good. Currently staying here for the second time and my dormitory has been with only one bunk bed (space for two people) each time, which is a huge plus.
    William Semple
    Solo traveller