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The 10 Best Hostels in Managua, Nicaragua

Some of the best backpacker spots in Managua

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Set in Managua, 4.1 km from Old Cathedral of Managua, Managua Backpackers Inn offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel features family rooms.

Amazing staff, especially Emilio. Very helpful! Close to restaurants, bars and shopping. Great location!

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7.2
Good
351 reviews
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$11.66
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La Arboleda is located in Managua, just a 10-minute walk from the US Embassy. It’s close to many major shopping centres and features a shared kitchen, BBQ facilities and lush gardens.

Each air-conditioned room here features a cable TV, a fan and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Guests also enjoy free WiFi throughout the property.

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5.7
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15 reviews

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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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Hostels that guests love in Managua

  • Avg. price/night: $108.54
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 78 reviews
    Great location in a safe area
    colin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $50.02
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 991 reviews
    Affordable price, but only on booking.com/hostelworld, not direct with the hostel Safe, residential location Nice food in restaurant
    Olivia
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $53.82
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 297 reviews
    Bicicleta Hostal is a small hostel in a zone that is safe so that you can walk around at night. It's a beautiful hostel with a garden and nice common rooms. So you can also stay there for a day and just relax. The staff was excellent and gave me good tipps. It almost felt like family. Their breakfast was good.
    Riko
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $53.82
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 297 reviews
    Gabriel was of great help. He helped us with a sim card, airport shuttle and showed us where to find all the good places. The hostel is in a safe neighborhood and the room was great. Excellent way of starting our vacation.
    Suzanne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $53.82
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 297 reviews
    Beautiful hostel with super friendly and helpful staff. Hot water showers, good size kitchen, filtered drinking water available free of charge, lovely garden areas. Perfect location in a safe neighbourhood close to plenty of bars, restaurants, supermarkets, ATM.
    Hayley
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $53.82
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 297 reviews
    It was in a convenient pretty location that felt safe and was close to places to eat and busses. The staff was was very helpful and friendly, the complimentary breakfast very good. They made arrangements fir cheap taxis and transportation to Masaya. The area to relax was very pleasant both in and outside.
    Joanna
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $30.74
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 351 reviews
    The hostel is vert well located in a safe neighborhood with restaurants, bars, supermarket and a mall just some minutes walking. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The shared room ensuite is clean and comfortable. The city center is a bit far but it's not expensive to reach by taxi or InDrive.
    Elke
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $53.82
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 297 reviews
    The hostel is in a very nice neighborhood, near restaurants, bars and a big supermarket, safe enough to walk alone at night. The staff were really amazing, they helped me with all the information I needed for my stay and also called a taxi for my way to the airport. A very good breakfast is included in the price. They offer tours and also shuttles to other cities for affordable prices.
    Elke
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $35
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 124 reviews
    Great location. The UCA bus station is a 5 minute walk, and the TICA bus station is a 6 minute cab ride. Our host was ready for us even though we arrived at 9:30pm and was very accommodating. He really made us feel welcome and safe. The breakfast was very good and there was even juice and coffee. The rooms and bathroom were very clean and soap/shampoo was provided, as well as clean towels. 10/10 recommended and will be staying here again when in Managua.
    alfonso
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $30.74
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 351 reviews
    I stayed 13 nights at this hostel. I was there for my doing my divemasters and after a long day I was always happy to come back to the hostel. Bob, the owner was really nice and explained me everything about the city, the history of the country and much more. The place was always clean, they changed my bedsheets every 3 days and the hostel is in a safe area. I would defenetly come back!
    Hegg
    Solo traveler