León & Northwestern Nicaragua
Overlooking the estuary, this bright blue guesthouse comprises a handful of spotless, colorful rooms, some of them with terraces. Most of the rooms can…
Must-see hotels in Nicaragua
Southwestern Nicaragua
Friendly host Salvador runs a breezy four-room guesthouse at the north end of Playa Ostional. The rooms here are quite basic – a bed, fan and lamp – but…
Northern Highlands
Clean, comfortable rooms with tiled floors and thin walls. Some rooms are (much!) bigger than others, so look before you commit. Management is welcoming…
Northern Highlands
These cute cabañas with hot water are run by the community and overlook a small lake. There are also cheaper, hotel-style rooms with tiled bathrooms by…
León & Northwestern Nicaragua
Don't want to be on the beach? This inland option on a 2-hectare fruit farm has plenty of hammocks to spread out, and helps to arrange kayaking tours in…
Managua
An outdoor swimming pool and 24-hour fitness center are welcome perks at this Hilton branch across the busy highway from the Metrocentro shopping mall.
The Río San Juan & Islas Solentiname
This riverside reserve attracts tarpon fishing expeditions but the 120-manzana (block) property also boasts 60 manzanas of primary forest with 300-plus…
The Río San Juan & Islas Solentiname
Tucked into a flowering garden that feels like something out of a tropical utopia is this secluded guesthouse, a gorgeous 10-minute walk from the main…
Centro Ecológico de Los Guatuzos
The Río San Juan & Islas Solentiname
This professionally run research station in the Río Papaturro community is primarily geared to scientists and students. However, tourists are welcome to…
The Río San Juan & Islas Solentiname
A simple guesthouse set in the home of a friendly local artisan family. It offers three simple rooms with peach paint jobs in the main house as well as a…
Little Corn Island
This rocking backpacker haunt devoted to Bob Marley is the most lively of the budget places on Cocal Beach. The basic but brightly painted cabañas are a…
Caribbean Coast
The closest thing Bluefields has to a hostel, the Yellow House is a brightly painted collection of buildings set in some fairly wild gardens by the…
Corn Islands
An efficient and good-value hotel offering a range of accommodations, the best of which are found in split-level duplexes. Downstairs are pink concrete…
Corn Islands
Right on the beach at the far end of gorgeous Long Bay, Sea Star has easily the best location of any hotel on the island. Sadly though, it's rather…
The Río San Juan & Islas Solentiname
The rooms overlooking the wetlands at the rear of the hotel are a little pricey but are the most peaceful accommodations in San Carlos. Avoid the dingy…
Northern Highlands
If you are in Somoto only to see the canyon, consider staying at this simple guesthouse in the village of Sonis (right at the canyon entrance), a part of…
Eco-Albergue Guardianes del Bosque
Northern Highlands
It’s possible to stay in the village of Peñas Blancas at this interesting but basic place run by the Guardianes del Bosque cooperative. Rooms are simple…
The Río San Juan & Islas Solentiname
A decent choice a little upstream from the dock on the quieter side of the Río Sabalos, Tarpon River is housed in a cute wooden house with spacious…
Northern Highlands
Set in a lovely colonial house with a vibrant internal courtyard, this family-run hospedaje (guesthouse) offers simple, fan-cooled brick rooms with tiled…
Southwestern Nicaragua
Location, location, location: gorgeous Playa El Coco is the reason to stay in this forested beachfront complex. Accommodations range from spartan doubles…
León & Northwestern Nicaragua
A very upmarket yacht club, attracting well-heeled Managuans and offering great views of smoking San Cristóbal from the infinity pool – and even better…
Caribbean Coast
Formerly the Oasis, this long-standing favorite has undergone a change of name and management, but it still boasts decent rooms, though you'll do best to…
Matagalpa
With a great location, elegant if rather dated furnishings and a relaxed atmosphere, this small hotel offers some of the best-value accommodations in town…
Caribbean Coast
You’ll sacrifice some comfort here, but the clean, wooden-floored budget rooms have a fresh coat of paint and come with access to the deck, offering fine…
The Río San Juan & Islas Solentiname
The best of the cheapies, Kateana is far from luxurious but is a decent choice in town with small but clean wooden rooms, a nice porch overlooking the…
Nicaragua
A bit further down the road from Nicaragua Libre, La Granadilla (a member of the UCA project) offers rustic accommodations and meals. Electricity is iffy,…
Estelí
Friendly and welcoming once you get inside (it can look closed from the street; knock on the wooden door if so), this unpretentious hotel on the south…
Managua
Beyond the vaguely hacienda-meets-Hooters exterior, this hotel in the relatively upscale Los Robles neighborhood has modern, unexciting rooms that sleep…
Northern Highlands
Enjoying a lovely setting surrounded by thick vegetation, this place offers comfortable cabañas with flush toilets and front porches slung with hammocks…
The Río San Juan & Islas Solentiname
Lie back in a gorgeous setting and listen to the rushing water of El Castillo's rapids outside your window. The traditional wooden home at the foot of the…
Little Corn Island
A favorite among budget travelers, this guesthouse in the middle of the Village is run by the extremely laid-back Randy and has a communal, hostel-like…
San Juan Del Sur
The phrase 'royal chateau' gives you the wrong idea – this is more like a motel with a tropical spin – but it is good value, with bright and spacious…
Masaya & Los Pueblos Blancos
Your best bet in town, this colonial-style hotel has a pretty, central garden and a restaurant (open to the public) serving good food and cocktails. There…
The Río San Juan & Islas Solentiname
This popular cheapie has several neat, freshly painted rooms with good mattresses set in a pleasant garden; those with private bathrooms are brighter and…
León & Northwestern Nicaragua
This mellow beachhouse-style spot, located right on the sand, has seven affordable guest rooms (some of which share a few bathrooms). There's a large…
Matagalpa
For a total change of pace to the bustle of town, try this impressive hilltop hacienda property which boasts huge rooms with ceramic-tiled floors, walk…
Estelí
You'll feel the Esteliano tobacco culture in this small, cigar-themed hotel, which has a collection of puros for sale in the reception area. The smallish…
Matagalpa
Behind the San Jose church, this well-run place in a colonial building boasts very clean facilities and friendly staff. Rooms are a bit on the small side,…
Caribbean Coast
Half a block from the dock, this long-running local hotel is a decent choice for a slice of family life. The cheaper rooms upstairs in the main house are…
Little Corn Island
A little quieter than its neighbors, Carlito's features spartan cabins right on the beach with firm beds and little porches that are kept cool by ocean…
