Masaya & Los Pueblos Blancos
A refreshing standout in a coastal area with very few good hotels, the French-owned MyrinaMar perches on a cliff above the beach; there's a private…
Must-see hotels in Nicaragua
León
Run by a friendly French-Nicaraguan couple, this three-room guesthouse sits in a quiet location in the southwest corner of downtown. Jean-Michel is an…
Caribbean Coast
Overlooking the water, this large hotel and restaurant up near the point is one of the few places in town that caters to backpackers. It has a variety of…
Nicaragua
After the effort of the uphill hike, you find yourself in the canopy on the slopes of Volcán Mombacho, amid troops of howler monkeys. At night, beers are…
Southwestern Nicaragua
This friendly beachfront hostel is all soaring ceilings and heavy timber. The en-suite rooms and four-bed dorms are dark, but with powerful ceiling fans…
Caribbean Coast
This small community lodge is located just north of the village on the beach and has simple accommodations in thatched huts. The night sky here is…
León & Northwestern Nicaragua
This quiet and ecofriendly collection of simple, breezy bamboo huts – which are scattered across a grassy field just slightly removed from the beach –…
León & Northwestern Nicaragua
This midrange surf camp is set right on the waterfront. Rooms are fan-cooled and the beds draped with mosquito nets. Most travelers come here on weeklong…
Isla de Ometepe
In Mérida, look for a turnoff to this simple little guesthouse-hostel right on the beach, with great lake views from the waterfront bar-restaurant. Choose…
Granada
Spacious rooms surround a small pool (with a suspended swing) in a prize location just off Parque Central. Furnishings inside this beautiful colonial…
Southwestern Nicaragua
Surf legend Dale Dagger’s setup is a sweet little oceanfront beach house in the middle of the village with four luxurious rooms. It’s got two boats on…
Masaya & Los Pueblos Blancos
Given this hotel's isolated location in a small fishing village, the sophisticated lobby and dining area, full of abstract soapstone sculpture and…
León
With rooms laid out around a pretty courtyard, Paz de Luna has old-fashioned charm and lots of potential. Rooms vary; some lack natural light, the upkeep…
León
At this lively hostel, the clean, simple rooms are arranged around the age-old patio and sitting areas that are every bit as lovely as those in some…
Southwestern Nicaragua
The location's the draw at this beachfront hostel: the dorms, rooms and five-person bungalow are bare-bones, but who cares? You're here for the ocean…
Isla de Ometepe
It's hard to imagine a more tranquil location along this stretch of the island: listen to the waves while swaying in a hammock or go out onto the…
Nicaragua
This beachfront hostel attracts steady local traffic; they come for the fish tacos and beer and the live music on weekends; surfing guests get all of the…
Isla de Ometepe
There are just four rooms at this sweet B&B, a block uphill from the port – and they're available only on a first-come, first-serve basis (no reservations…
Nicaragua
Imagine waking up in the cloud forest high up on the slope of Volcán Mombacho, and taking your morning coffee on your cabin porch to the sound of howler…
Isla de Ometepe
Set on a banana farm, rooms here are simply but pleasantly decorated, with big, screened windows and clean, modern bathrooms. Hammocks out the front of…
Southwestern Nicaragua
Owned by a friendly Italian family, this popular hotel has six spotless and spacious rooms, as well as an excellent, authentic pizzeria that's open to the…
Corn Islands
This welcoming hostel on the waterfront offers a range of comfortable rooms and dormitories. It also boasts a breezy common area and kitchen upstairs,…
León & Northwestern Nicaragua
Right on the beach, this hostel is a little rough around the edges (rooms not always spotless, bathrooms are small), but you're here for the surfing and…
León & Northwestern Nicaragua
Solid Surf runs all-inclusive surf and yoga camps, geared towards beginners, as well as a hostel and B&B. The rooms are pretty basic, but there's a cool…
Matagalpa
An excellent hostel in a convenient location offering neat and comfortable private rooms and a massive 20-bed dorm. The mattresses are good and the owners…
León
The 'Royal Hotel' has a quaint front sitting area and an old-style casona (historic mansion) feel, but with relatively modern rooms bedecked with…
Granada
The last word in plaza-side luxury, this chart-topper contends for the best high-end spot in town. Rooms are large and airy, with serious dark-wood and…
Isla de Ometepe
Towards the eastern end of the village, this is a sweet little family-run affair offering basic but functional rooms and good home-cooked food. There's a…
Caribbean Coast
Despite being located somewhat out of town, Lori's Place is an excellent choice, managing to be both secure and quiet and just a block from the bus…
San Juan Del Sur
Up in the hills, some 4.5km outside San Juan, this surf camp gets rave views for its professional surfing instructors, trips to the best waves in the area…
León
The Vía Vía chain of hostels, which stretches from Kathmandu to Buenos Aires, consistently comes up with the goods. This is no exception, offering…
San Juan Del Sur
Looking more like something out of a fairy tale than a real building, this wooden classic dates back to 1902 and used to be one of the Somoza family’s…
León & Northwestern Nicaragua
The name says it all, almost. Simple Beach Lodge has just one breezy dorm with individual reading lights and fans, plus seven simple but comfortable…
The Río San Juan & Islas Solentiname
Perched on stilts over the water at the mouth of the Río Sábalos, this charming hotel has comfortable wooden rooms with hot water, and rocking chairs on…
Caribbean Coast
This centrally located hotel right by the Caribbean offers spacious air-con rooms with firm mattresses, wooden furnishings and high ceilings. It's a…
León
Tucked away on a side street just south of the cathedral, this well-run hotel has somewhat dark rooms set around a leafy central courtyard with a stone…
Albergue Rural Nicaragua Libre
Nicaragua
The rustic guesthouse at Nicaragua Libre is a good place to base yourself for excursions in the area. Hosts Donald and Rene are happy to show guests…
Granada
There's plenty of charm in the ivy-covered walls, mosaic tiles, Turkish lamps, cute little balcony sitting areas and stylish decorations in this lovely…
León
A pearl indeed. Set in one of León’s most impressive mansions, the Perla has everything you would expect for the price, done with exquisite taste in a…
The Río San Juan & Islas Solentiname
New rooms upstairs at this long-running tour agency are spotless, with wooden floors and walls, crisp sheets and decent shared bathrooms. Three rooms have…
