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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.

Just everything was perfect. It‘s perfectly clean, the beds are comfy, the owners are lovely and so helpful.

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9.2
Wonderful
436 reviews
Price from
$11
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'.

The location was great…only a few blocks from the centre of Leon. Loved the breakfast. The hostel was amazing! The staff were very helpful and the room was comfortable. Will definitely be returning!

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9.1
Wonderful
689 reviews
Price from
$12
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.

Everything was great, friendly and helpful staff, lots of offers (tours, shuttles,...), clean room, good location

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8.8
Excellent
271 reviews
Price from
$8.05
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.

There were lots of places to lounge and relax. The room was small but comfortable with a fan to keep things cool at night. Well equipped kitchen and a good Nica style breakfast. Very close to the centre of town and walking distance to museums, art galleries and the main market.

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8.5
Very Good
107 reviews
Price from
$22
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.

The property is super centrally located, has an amazing outdoor space where you can eat, chill by the pool or work (good tables with access to internet). The dorms are big and spacious, even if there is no AC the fans are enough! They have a fan for each bed! Super nice and great value for money.

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8.2
Very Good
661 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

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.

At the hostel you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Belgian cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested.

Friendly and helpful staff with smooth check in process. It’s a fun hostel with a lively bar in the evenings, but the rooms are very separate to this area so they are nice and quiet. Big and neat room with a fan for the heat. They organise lots of fun activities. Would definitely return.

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8.5
Very Good
475 reviews
Price from
$8
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.

we always stay at this hostel whenever we pass through leon. it’s got a lovely free breakfast, super friendly staff and comfy clean rooms

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8.1
Very Good
438 reviews
Price from
$10
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
350 reviews
Price from
$10.50
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.

Very clean place great breakfast with coffee in the morning lots of social area

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8.1
Very Good
533 reviews
Price from
$8
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.

Christine and her husband Antonio were outstanding. Christine speaks English so that was very helpful as my Spanish is limited. The pool was spotless and very refreshing. Being able to use the kitchen was a bonus The grounds are very attractive Antonio is a cab driver and arranged to bring us to a very good restaurant

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8.8
Excellent
62 reviews
Price from
$37.62
per night

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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.
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  • Casa Lula León Hostal
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 436 reviews

    Located in León, Casa Lula León Hostal has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property has 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
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 689 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.

    amazing staff. super clean. nice relaxed atmosphere.

  • Casa Riverstone
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 62 reviews

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

    Relaxing place, comfortable room and tasty breakfast

  • Hostal El Rio
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 271 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

  • Hostal Vacaciones Nicas
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 107 reviews

    Hostal Vacaciones Nicas is located in León and features a garden and a 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
     · 474 reviews

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

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

  • Volcano Hostel
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 661 reviews

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

    Helpful welcoming staff, excellent location, comfortable beds

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

    Hostal Lazybones has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in León. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, 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
     · 438 reviews

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

    The staff were very nice and hostel was comfortable

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

    Hostal El Jardin offers accommodations 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

    Located in León, Terraza Catedral Hostel has a garden, shared lounge and terrace. The property has a tour desk, and currency exchange for guests. At the hostel, rooms come with a desk.

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Hostels that guests love in León

  • Avg. price/night: $87
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 49 reviews
    Very helpful and friendly staff, some speaking English. Great location, safe feeling, delicious breakfast.
    Veronika
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $27.79
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 106 reviews
    Cheap, relatively good location, safe, friendly staff. Clean and comfortable beds
    Michal
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $40.37
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 60 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $24
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 689 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: $24
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 689 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $23.40
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 661 reviews
    Very cheap, cute hostel with a small pool. Right in the historic center of Leon
    Evan
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $19.38
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 271 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $25.74
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 436 reviews
    Perfect place to stay in León. Hotel and hostel in the town center, spacey and clean private room with bathroom (AC for additional charge), shared facilities such as well equipped kitchen, beautiful inner garden or "library". Also other things make the stay pleasant (recycling, safety instructions...). Very friendly owners Roger and Selena, but all staff I have met, too. Limited private parking available, but not necessary, ok to park on the street.
    Petra
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $29.25
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 350 reviews
    Lovely hostel with nice swimming pool, perfect to relax, amazing and sweet staff who are so sweet nice and welcoming. Ended up extending one more night. Good atmosphere and social place to be with pool table and table tennis. Location is really central and we felt safe.
    Suhayb
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $19.38
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 271 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 traveler