Must-see hotels in Nicaragua

These simple cabinas (cabins) across the street from the beach are a little overpriced, but comfortable and well-located. Cabinas sleep two to four people…

This charming garden gem doesn't look too inviting from the street, but inside you’ll find pleasant rooms at exceptional value set around a spacious…

Next to one of Somoto's oldest houses, this brightly painted hotel has plain but comfortable rooms with flatscreen TV, fast wi-fi and private bathrooms…

A couple of blocks south of Parque Central, this is the nicest hotel in this part of town. Think spotless rooms, friendly management, and a belly-filling…

Some of the best rooms in town are found at this small and friendly family-run hotel. Twelve rooms are set around a central courtyard; all have cable TV,…

In front of Palo Solo park, this small hotel has a variety of accommodations set around a compact internal courtyard. While they're not big on space,…

About as central as it gets, this friendly little guesthouse accommodates visitors in snug, spotless rooms, and there's a guest kitchen. The owner is…

Gleaming tiled rooms a stone’s throw from the ferry entrance make this a top pick, though it's seriously overpriced for what it is. Upstairs there’s a…

On the northeast outskirts of town, this place will do in a pinch. The rooms are pretty beat down (but clean!) and there's a good restaurant attached,…

Smallish but lovingly decorated rooms in a family home in a central location. Some share a bathroom with one other – ask to look around if this is a…

This family-run inn is simple and homely: there are firm mattresses, splashes of tropical art, and service is friendly. Some rooms share facilities. Ask…

The rooms are a little dark but are clean and have big TVs and huge bathrooms. Not all rooms share the same standards, but choose wisely and you’ll snag…

Heavy, dark-wood furniture and an overload of religious-themed decoration give this place a somewhat somber feel, but the rooms are spacious enough, with…

Right in the center of town, this spick-and-span place has spotless rooms arranged in a number of combinations, including a floor of rooms with shared…

At this friendly, family-run six-room hotel in Barrio Monimbó, south of the center, the rooms are surprisingly nice and spacious, if not terribly exciting.

If you need to stay the night near the border, try this family-run hotel that's off the main highway running through town and near the market. Cash only.

Run by friendly Doña Vilma, this is the pick of Corinto's paltry accommodations. Rooms are spic and span and guests are welcome to use the kitchen.

This budget hotel will do in a pinch for an overnighter – no frills, but guest rooms are cheap, with clean bathrooms and good fans.

This cozy hotel with its little center courtyard, spacious rooms and big, firm beds is a decent bet. Note: there's no hot water.

Right near the clutch of restaurants at Centro Turistico Pochomil, Alta Mar has good ocean views and small, spotless rooms.