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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.

I was looking for a nice, non-party hostal in Leon. Casa Lula was perfect. In addition, they have really nice hamocks in garden and spacious airy kitchen. I really liked the owner, his wife and all the staff. The place is clean and kitchen well equiped. Each bed in a dorm has it´s own fan and locker. Its calm place, convenient location. Loved the place.

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9.2
Wonderful
437 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'.

Nice placment and good vibes:)

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9.1
Wonderful
694 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.

Wonderful staff - honest help with booking great tours, arranging accommodation, friendly smart people eager to do what they can. Air conditioning works for the room I selected. Shower not heated but still good. Some are saying it’s too far from town but it’s a 10 minute brisk walk to city center and 7 mins away from a good restaurant. It can be a loud city so better to be not right in the center

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8.8
Excellent
271 reviews
Price from
$7.05
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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8.6
Excellent
108 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.

Best price for one room with A/C. The staff is very friendly and attentive every time you need something. After my check-out they allowed me to stay at the hostel to wait for my volcano activity and left my backpack in their bodega. Room was spacious too. Recommended

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8.3
Very Good
667 reviews
Price from
$7
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.

ViaVia is by far our favorite hostel we have stayed at during our travels in all of Central America. The beds are soo comfy, the courtyard is gorgeous, and the staff is extremely kind and helpful. The bar was a very nice surprise and a great place to try some Flor de Caña rum which is literally distilled down the road. We ended up extending our stay here and booked a volcano day tour at the hostel as well.

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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
445 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.

The staff is super friendly and very helpful with directions, setting up tours, etc. The rooms have comfy beds and the wifi is strong. The fans in the room work good too, unlike some places I’ve been where they run but for some reason don’t blow much air. There is a billiards table and a swimming pool, which is a gem in Leon. The place is also located near the center and about twenty minutes from the main bus station. I stay in this place every time I come to Leon!!

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8.1
Very Good
351 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.

Recently renovated rooms for couples. Both the rooms and common areas are very clean.

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8.1
Very Good
535 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.

The location is great, just a few blocks away from the central park, bars/restaurants, supermarkets, and more. The facilities are of great value for the price.

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8.8
Excellent
63 reviews
Price from
$23.50
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
     · 437 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
     · 694 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
    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

  • Casa Riverstone
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 63 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 Vacaciones Nicas
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 109 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
     · 477 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
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 667 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
     · 353 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
     · 445 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
     · 535 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: $25.74
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 437 reviews
    Beautiful and quiet hostel, so nice to use a great kitchen while travelling!
    Catherine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $29.25
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 109 reviews
    Price is economical. Great location, safe, nice breakfast, staff accommodating.
    Susan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $24
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 694 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: $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: $25.74
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 437 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: $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
  • Avg. price/night: $24
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 694 reviews
    The balcony and AC were super (Leon is very hot). The hostel felt very safe. Breakfast was also very nice with 3 options
    Estelle
    Young couple
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 218 reviews
    the staff is super friendly. when I was ill we could use the kitchen to make some tee. the hostel is only 5min away from the centre and next to it is a very cheap but good comedor. the breakfast is a bit small but very good. our room was clean and big.
    I
    Isabella
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $24
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 694 reviews
    It is without a doubt the best Hostel we have been to on our 5 month of traveling. we loved everything about it. The rooms a very big and have a nice charm. The hostel itself is beautiful, the fact that they include a incredible good breakfast is also a big bonus. Last but not least the stuff is great and always very kind and willing to help with everything. Especially we wanna thank the managers Jenny&David for being that type of awesome people they are and we are more then happy to call them our friends now.
    Sven
    Young couple
  • 7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 40 reviews
    The pool is amazing, the hostel is near the centre, it is clean and cheap
    A
    Anonymous
    Solo traveler