Must see hotels in León

There's atmosphere galore at this historic hotel on the grounds of one of the city's most notable convents and churches. The centerpiece garden is…

Sociable without being a party hostel, Casa Lula is a budget traveler favorite, largely through the efforts of hosts Eric and Selina and the knowledgeable…

With kitchen access, a miniature swimming pool, freshly made mojitos on offer, and spacious dorms and rooms with ample, secure luggage storage, this place…

Run by helpful North American John and his lovely wife, this jaunty yellow guesthouse, decorated with Carnival masks and figures, has a handful of fan…

More small hotel than hostel, the revamped ‘Lazy Turtle’ does, however, offer all the hostel amenities, namely a great kitchen, book exchange, free coffee…

Set in a typical colonial house but decorated with a minimalist twist, petite and slightly upscale Hotel Azul has a courtyard swimming pool – beautifully…

There's a lot to love about this boutique hotel in the heart of León: the central location (yet respite from the heat and noise in the delightful,…

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…

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…

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…

The 'Royal Hotel' has a quaint front sitting area and an old-style casona (historic mansion) feel, but with relatively modern rooms bedecked with…

The Vía Vía chain of hostels, which stretches from Kathmandu to Buenos Aires, consistently comes up with the goods. This is no exception, offering…

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…

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…

With more character than many in this price range, the medium-sized rooms here are long on colonial atmosphere without all the costly little extras. Beds…

In a modern Nicaraguan family's home, this downtown oasis is all cool open spaces with colonial flourishes. Rooms are comfortable, and the central…

Quiet dorm and rooms share facilities inside an attractive colonial building, with a sunny upstairs terrace and tranquil courtyard garden. For breakfast,…

With its pastel color scheme and cutesy decorations, this one steps firmly outside the quaint colonial box. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, if a…