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León is located in northwestern Nicaragua, about 58 miles (95 km) northwest of Managua.
It is one of the oldest cities in Nicaragua, and has retained some of the best colonial architecture in Nicaragua. This includes León Cathedral the biggest cathedral in Central America and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Ruins of Leon Viejo, located about 32 miles away, are a historically significant archeological area that are also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
These are ruins of one of the oldest Spanish colonial settlements in the Americas (16th C). There is little left of the original city, but the basic architectural and urban elements remaining are important for understanding colonial social and economic structures of the time, unaltered by later development.
The entire region has volcanoes and diverse hiking opportunities.
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![]() Casa de Los BerriosCasa de Los Berrios offers accommodation in León. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. Casa de Los Berrios features free WiFi throughout the property. Average score from 15 guest reviews: 9.4/10.$18GUEST REVIEWSFriendly and helpful staff who go out of their way to provide information and help. Very clean rooms and nice outdoor area to relax. Close to cathedral and town centre. Had use of fridge to keep cold drinks. This property could not be in a better location, only two minutes walk from Léon's main plaza and the restaurants and shops that centre here. The street itself is quiet, although that would not be a problem as the rooms are set around a shady courtyard full of beautiful plants. Within very easy walking distance are the central museums and the wonderful Foundation Ortiz art gallery, banks, lively bars and enough market to satisfy the most energetic shopaholic! Lovely family/staff. Able to park car inside. Very good value. Super location, just a block from Cathedral, two blocks from Art Museum. Many restaurants and cafes within easy walking distance. Loved the location - only a few blocks south of the Parque Central yet totally away from the hustle and bustle. Also the rooms were off the central courtyard/garden and were very quiet. Price excellent for such a touristy place. The perfect place to visit the city and have an amazing rest. One of the most beat rooms I've been during my visit to Central America - very comfortable and clean. The house is very peaceful and located just a few blocks from the main cathedral. And the owners are very lovely people, always willing to help! Location, owners and staff, space and garden, fan in the room! Excellent!!! The owners are lovely! They give you the really family feeling. The hostel is nice with comfortable beds, a huge garden and its a nice colonial building. Furthermore, the location is perfect! Just two Blocks from the main square! Great staff. Very helpful and kind. You had a fan in your room to keep off the heat. La amabilidad de los propietarios, el ambiente acogedor, su limpieza y su excelente ubicación en el centro de la ciudad Good location. Lovely, peaceful setting. Rooms are around a leafy courtyard. Spotless linens and rooms, comfortable beds. Fans in room. Outside area to relax in. The owner is delightful, smiley, friendly and very helpful. When our shuttle bus didn't turn up, she called them and they arrived not long after the call. El dueño era encantador, acogedor y sonriente y nos saludó en el autobús. Aunque no hablamos mucho español, pudimos comunicarnos. Su buen sentido del humor se cruzó. Probablemente nuestro hotel favorito propietario de nuestro viaje de cuatro meses | BOOK THIS HOTEL NOW |
![]() Hotel MariposaOffering an outdoor pool, Hotel Mariposa is located in the suburbs of León. It has free WiFi access, along with a shared lounge area and a library. The accommodation offers standards rooms with air conditioning or bungalows with thatched roofs. Average score from 198 guest reviews: 9.2/10.$47GUEST REVIEWSWe will be very sad to leave this hotel tomorrow. This place is a little haven. We are in a lovely cabana in a beautiful garden (with pool!). My favourite feature of this hotel is there is a little outdoor shower as part of your cabana. This place is extremely peaceful and the staff are so helpful. We booked on to the volcano boarding tour through the hotel (with no effort at all on our part) and they have also organised our shuttle to Granada tomorrow.
The hotel is a little bit out of the city but it is very easy and very cheap to get around. The bus is only 4 cordoba and you get it from right outside the hotel in to the centre of town. The whole trip in Leon has been brilliant but this place is definitely a highlight! I strongly recommend both Leon and the Hotel Mariposa! Lovely pool. The staff was excellent. A perfect way to spend our last 2 days in Nicaragua. Perfect,quiete and peaceful place. This place is the relaxing zone. I loved it and hope to stay there again! Thanks for perfect servis and beautiful two nights. Beautiful place, clean, refreshing swimming pool, nice cabins and friendly staff! the room was BEAUTIFUL! the outdoor shower made me disapointed to go home. the food was delicious. The owners and staff were great. English is spoken as well as others. Probably the best stay of my whole trip. I even stayed and extra night. The grounds are immaculate, flowers, butterflies and birds everywhere . The cabanas are very nice. From the moment I walked in it was Paradise I got everything I needed and even if they didn't have it they may they found a way to get it for me it was a wonderful wonderful excellent experience strongly recommended As soon as we arrived everything felt comfortable. It is a short taxi or bus ride in to the centre but so much more tranquil as a result, and the rooms, pool, food and in particular the friendliness were perfect. Lovely owners and décor. Excellent breakfast and food choices. Arranged all trips with no fuss and also gave us lots of advice on what to do. Great value for money. Thanks Veronique. A little bit of paradise on the outskirts of Leon. A perfect relaxing base from which to explore Leon and volcano country. Owners greet you upon arrival. Hotel was really clean and very modern design. Food was excellent. We really enjoyed our stay. Kids loved the pool. | BOOK THIS HOTEL NOW |
![]() Hostal San AntonioHostal San Antonio offers accommodation in León. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Certain units feature views of the garden or city. All rooms come with a private bathroom. Average score from 26 guest reviews: 8.7/10.$8 | BOOK THIS HOTEL NOW |
![]() Casona Colonial GuesthouseFeaturing free WiFi throughout the property, Casona Colonial Guesthouse offers accommodation in León. The rooms come with a private bathroom. A TV is offered. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Average score from 15 guest reviews: 7.5/10.$44 | BOOK THIS HOTEL NOW |
![]() Blue Hat HostelFeaturing free WiFi and a terrace, Blue Hat Hostel offers accommodation in León. Some rooms have a seating area where you can relax. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Average score from 20 guest reviews: 7.8/10.$18GUEST REVIEWSStaff are lovely and best prices for tours and shuttles through them (Gekko xplorer). If you do want to socialize just head next door to the big foot bar but don't pay the extra for staying at the name place. The price is very good for what you get. The localisation is just perfect! Really friendly staff, a few minutes from the cathedral, easy to book buses and tours with them. Free breakfat was always good. Plenty of other people around. Nice hostel with ac for only $10 on the same street as bars. Good for solo travelers that want to go out but stay in a comfortable place and not have to worry about walking home at night. New hostel, big kitchen, nice communal areas, friendly staff A localizaçao e os staffs foram muito atenciosos... Las disponibilidad y la atención de la gente que trabaja ahi, el cuarto estaba muy limpio Lage war perfekt und die Angestellten waren freundlich! Man kann vor Ort auch Touren buchen! | BOOK THIS HOTEL NOW |
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Hotel Name | Rooms From | Guest Rating |
Hostal Las VacacionesHostal Las Vacaciones![]() $6 GUEST REVIEWSLoved the staff! Super friendly and helpful arranging volcano tours. Location is perfect for wandering around the beautiful city of Leon. I loved everything about it! Staff, location, DELICIOUS BREAKFAST, cleanliness, communal space and the terrace! Everything was great. Staff very friendly, room was huge and nicely appointed. Very nice welcoming staff. Really great hospitable people. The private room was spacious enough. Se also saw the dorms and were very ridy and clean. Breakfast is included (eggs or pancakes and coffee). Despite is a hostel there are no "partying all night long backpackers". Breakfast is tasty - there is the choice between two meals. My private room was super, I had lots of space and a huge comfy bed. It´s quiet in the hostel, so perfect to relax after a long day of sightseeing. The staff was helpful, friendly and funny. I also enjoyed sitting on the roof top terrace in the evening. The staff are incredible! Very helpful and always nice. This hostal also attracts good and interesting travellers. The best thing was the amazing staff. K'rin, Sandra, Gustavo and Vidal were all kind, attentive and helpful and ALWAYS smiling. They really made my stay. Amazing value for money big comfortable room, clean bathroom, friendly staff and awesome breakfast - couldn't get aby better 5-10 minute walk from town centre, helpful staff, pool table, big rooms, washing service Staff was great. Breakfast great. Close to everything! | $6 | 8.7 |
Hostal La ClinicaHostal La Clinica![]() $7 | $7 | 8.7 |
Hostal San AntonioHostal San Antonio![]() $8 | $8 | 8.7 |
Hostal LeyendasHostal Leyendas![]() $15 GUEST REVIEWSVery comfortable and reasonable hostel.
For ths 8 dollars you get a cozy singleroom, breakfast as well as free use of the bike, pooltable and kitchen facilities.
Staff is helpful and very familiar, good atmosphere overall, barrio very quiet and close to central park and mercadito. The staff, the comfy bed, the breakfast, the coffee that is out on the kitchen table for you to grab a cup of all day! Quiet neighbourhood and hostel,kitten a and the dog! The atmosphere is incredibly friendly. The staff is willing to help with whatever you need and gave some great reccomendations. It felt like we were welcomed guests in someone's house. Staff, clean, decorated really nicely, yummy breakfast with eggs,toast, fruit, coffee, fanta one morning and pancakes and fruit the next. Staff really tired to help even though they could not speak english. We used Google translator and we're able to sort everything out. The dog there is a cutie too!! Friendly staff, great breakfast, kitchen equipped with most necessaties, very quiet hostel. Bright and colorful hostel, good attention, excellent breakfast included. Colorful shared kitchen well equipped with all the necessary to cook. The american billiard at night made a nice ending of the day Good price, comfortable bed, quiet area. 10mins walk from the centre but this is no problem. Good coffee in the morning! Me encanto mucho la decoración del local y la atención La calidez humana. La limpieza. Sencillo pero acojedor La atención del personal de recepción y de los distintos servicios del Hostel. La actitud de proacción y hospitalidad del equipo de trabajo hacen de la estadia que uno se sienta como en su casa. | $15 | 8.7 |
Hostal Casa AbiertaHostal Casa Abierta![]() $10 GUEST REVIEWSthe modern look of the room and facilities in the room. The restaurant area was clean an service was excellent. over all we would recommend to our friends Loved to have the pool. Beds were comfy and staff was wonderful! Great place, great hosts, great location, nice rooms The staff was very helpful. Great breakfasts good location. Good English too. The room was clean and the staff was extra friendly. Great atmosphere. The staff was very friendly. We didn't ask for much but never felt like we were an inconvenience. They helped us with places to see, things to do, even hung out with us as their night was winding down. The food was always fresh and vegetables and fruit were always fresh. Everything was delicious and amazing. The ambiance, it's so peaceful in the middle of noisy Leon. The staff are lovely and so friendly and helpful, and loved the king size comfortable bed and pillow. beautiful urban chic feel with brick and glass. eco friendly and locally sourced materials... bricks made from local clay, wood is from recycled doors, furniture is recycled pallets, stone and concrete floors, full glass wall overlooks pool. very nice, spacious, comfortable. enjoyable pool side lounge chairs, outdoor seating for restaurant, free water bottle refills, full restaurant. DO get the chocolate filled cake and croissants for breakfast on weekends only. Yummmm..... gate locks after 10 with attendent all night. 2 blocks to center- easy walk, safe, quiet Very good location, pool, relaxed atmosphere. Also the staff is very hepful and easy going. Splurge for a private room if you can, they re very nice ! Stayed in a private room. Rooms were clean, lovely and very comfortable. Pool was good and the food was excellent. Friendly staff and atmosphere. | $10 | 8.3 |
Hostal El JardinHostal El Jardin![]() $6 GUEST REVIEWSFriendly staff, nice chillout area in the garden with hammocks and the possibility to play pool. The kitchen was clean, the breakfast was made fresh by the two kind ladies. Room was clean. Staff was friendly. It was quiet, lights out at 10 or 11 pm. I loved the outdoor kitchen that we had access to. The staff were very friendly and helpful, giving good tips on the town. The breakfast was great and only a short 10 min walk to the centre of town the location was great. We were going to stay 2 nights and ended up staying 4! Friendly nice hostel and staff. Easy to get to everywhere, quiet and nice garden. Good kitchen and common area. Super clean. Super nice. Great lounge and kitchen. And beautiful garden to hangout The garden, the fridge, the pool table, the tv, the staff, the hammock Getting a choice for breakfast was great and the ladies were so lovely, the chillout/kitchen area was lovely with hammocks and a nice garden - just a generally nice place to relax and meet people. Excellent value for money especially for the private room we stayed in the first night. Perfect...big open space with kitchen...brekfadt included the hostel is in a good area reasonably safe about a 10 minute walk to the centre of town. It is a clean place with excellent breakfast staff who kept the kitchen clean. Good breakfast. Everyone was really friendly and helpful. Bedroom fans were good and mosquitos netting without holes on the windows. There is a nice seating area and garden. The shower was cold as in most of Nicaragua. The rooms all face the pool table and seating area so it can be noisy at times. Nice room, no breakfast in Hostal, wonderful access to the beach. | $6 | 8.2 |
Hostal Los ChelesHostal Los Cheles![]() $8 | $8 | 8.2 |
Central Lodge HostalCentral Lodge Hostal![]() $13 GUEST REVIEWSKind staff, close to center, quite, got a fridge, strong shower, good wifi. Great price Location is great, only about 5 rooms, felt quite secure, cleanest place we have been in over 2 months traveling. Took room with air and were glad we did. Great value. Sergio is a wonderful kind man willing to help out wherever he can! We highly recommend! Central position / price / cleanliness / TV and two fans in room The family who run the place is very kind and helpfull. The location is great, close to the market and everything else. Quiet place very close to city centre. Staff spoke good english. Great hotel with very friendly staff and clean rooms and showers It's a small, basic 5-room hostel. Very quiet and private. Wifi is good. Reception is warm and friendly. Microwave, ref and water free to use. Location. Room equiped with ceiling fan, floor fan, comfortable bed, cabinet with space for clothes. Nice couple running the place! The owner is super friendly and endearing. We had an issue with an aggressive and obnoxious guest and the owner did everything in her power to fix the situation to our satisfaction. The location is in a quiet part of town and only five minutes walk to the city centre but do keep in mind that the hostel's end of the street was fairly much deserted by 9pm so do keep your wits about you at night. The hostel is basic as you'd expect for the price but it is clean and the air-conditioning and fan works well. | $13 | 8.2 |
Hostal el AlbergueHostal el Albergue![]() $7 | $7 | 8.1 |
Hostal Nicarao IIHostal Nicarao II![]() $8 | $8 | 8.1 |
Hostal Flamenco'sHostal Flamenco's![]() $5 GUEST REVIEWSLove marco and his fam
Loved flowers and birds
Loved ocean a block away It's great value for the money. I enjoyed the positive atmosphere there, nice hamakas and no noise at night. The nearest store is just crossed the street and center is within walking distance. People working there are super friendly and helpful. Gracias Rodolfo! The beds were comfortable, we had a private bathroom and a place to lock our belonging up which made us feel very safe Cheap and in a good location. You can walk to everywhere. Todxs fueron muy amables y fue una linda estancia. La relación calidad precio es inmejorable. El propietario y el personal nos ayudaron en todo momento y nos hicieron sentir como en casa. Desde el hostal se pueden contratar todo tipo de excursiones, al mismo precio que en las agencias. Tuvimos la suerte de coincidir con un estupendo grupo de viajeros y compartimos momentos inolvidables. Sin duda es una de las mejores opciones para hospedarse en León. Lo mejor que el precio es barato, la ubicacion y que dispone de tv Bonne situation géographique. Personnel très agréable | $5 | 8.0 |
Hostal LazybonesHostal Lazybones![]() $9 GUEST REVIEWSVery cosy place to stay in Leon. Secure, quiet, with a pool! Many plants, a quiet garden in a bustling city. Good breakfast. Nice pool (much appreciated), nice courtyard, great restaurants nearby, friendly staff Nice rooms, nice patio. A big hostel but there is place enough for everybody. Nice pool Very good location Chino was great...very warm and welcoming when we checked in. Leon is very hot so it was nice to take a dip in the pool in the afternoon. Pool area was great and always clean. There was plenty of showers/bathrooms around the property. No open kitchen, but they offered a variety of breakfasts for C$70. Free tea/coffee until 1pm. Some nice restaurants/cafes close by. Very helpful with arranging tours/shuttles (but do shop around). Very spacious rooms with large lockers. Having a pool with comfortable lounge chairs in hot León was a big plus for a hostel at this price range. The murals, green areas, and seating in shared spaces provided nice comfortable places to lounge. Overall it had a very welcoming environment to hang out in between city outtings. Nice colonial layout, pool in the back courtyard and chill out area in the front courtyard. Comfortable double room for a good price, fans are essential. Good breakfast too. I paid $ 43.00 US to stay in a 4 bed room because there were no more single beds. I stayed one evening and left at 01:00am on the following morning so I did not use the facilities offered. It appeared that the pool was well used and the lobby was also enjoyed by the guests. Family friendly Great pool area Many lounge areas Nice atmosphere, good rustic non noisy beds in the dorms. | $9 | 7.9 |
Hostal SonatiHostal Sonati![]() $6 GUEST REVIEWSWe like Sonati a lot. Very friendly and helpful staff, nice private room and family atmosphere made our stay very pleasant and easy. Pretty close to Parque Central and other hostels and restaurants.
'No drinking' and 'no smoking' rules seemed a little too harsh but no one had trouble with a smoke outside or one beer at the table so it worked for us just fine ;) Thanks! They had a couple of cute cats and really great organic coffee Nice hostel and community who tries to make this planet a place more green. Easy walking distance to central square and free coffee in the morning.Matt at the reception desk was very nice and helpfull. El personal super amable, todo queda cerca del lugar. El Staff, los/as voluntarios/as, la reinversión del dinero en los programas de educación ambiental y conservación, la posibilidad de compartir y aprender con ellos/as hacen de la experiencia Sonati-Leon algo muy recomendable! ambiance bandes de potes. personnel très sympa, cool. nous avons assisté à une soirée de levée de fonds pour l'association très festive. le trek de 2 jours au Telica organisé par Sonati a été superbe malgré la chaleur et la fatigue mais les coucher et lever du soleil sur le Telica étaient magiques. El hostal es bonito, bien cuidado, tiene un buen ambiente, y buena ubicación. Le personnel acceuillant et la proximité du centre-ville | $6 | 7.8 |
Hostal Ruinas de San SebastiánHostal Ruinas de San Sebastián![]() $9 | $9 | 7.8 |
Cipres Guest HouseCipres Guest House![]() $7 GUEST REVIEWSThe outstanding thing for me were the staff. I had a tyre problem with my car and they organised the repair. I cannot speak more highly of them. The location is also great for access to the town and the night life and overall great value for the money. Everything excellent. A very good location in the center of Leon. Very nice and helpful owner and receptionists. Clean. Very close from cathedral and kitchen access. Room need to be clean Las habitaciones son grandes, cuentan con un ventilador en el techo, pero nos dejaron otros dos de pie ya que hacia mucha calor esos días. El personal es muy servicial. Además la cocina esta muy bien equipada y limpia. Destacar por último que es un lugar tranquilo a pesar de que la mitad de las habitaciones estén alquiladas a estudiantes de León, los cuales son muy divertidos y amables, ellos mismos te pueden aconsejar también sobre sitios para visitar. Sehr sehr netter Inhaber und nettes Personal. Einrichtung war einfach und sauber. Frühstück War leider nicht dabei.es hat mir dort gut gefallen. | $7 | 7.6 |
Hostal CenterHostal Center![]() $11 GUEST REVIEWSGreat location and very good value in the budget category. Has cable TV with 5 English speaking channels and free coffee 24 hour security it's safe well located and good value Great location, clearly central to everything you need in Leon. The staff are nice, friendly and helpful. This is an alternative to the bigger more raucous hostels. That's a great budget accommodation choice! Central location, heartily family attitude, very clean, fast WiFi and free coffee :) Best value for money in Leon. Huge room, $20, ultra friendly staff and just a really easy and nice stay Very nice welcome from the owners. Were provided with clean towels and remote for fan. We got a bigger room (3 beds instead of 2) than reserved. The owners explained us what to see and to do in the city and helped us in finding buses for our the continuous journey. Hostal très central,comme son nom le précise,personnel Sympa,propre,wifi et café gratis, bon rapport qualité prix. Está muy ubicado, la gente es muy amable en el lugar El personal muy amable. La localizacion muy buena. Y sobre todo calidad precio excelente atención, muy limpio y muy buena ubicacion Esta muy bien situado, el personal es encantador y muy servicial, hay muchos recursos cerca como mercado, restaurantes, cine .. Tienen servicio de transporte al aeropuerto. Calidad/precio esta perfecto. No hay ruido | $11 | 7.6 |
Surfing Turtle LeonSurfing Turtle Leon![]() $7 GUEST REVIEWSNice basic rooms, really good for this price. Nice small place to hangout and a lounge with ac and smart tv. Location is great. The staff are very nice and helpful! I booked a room with private bathroom and it was really comfortable. They offer free organic coffee daily from 7 to 10 am ! 😊😊 The common kitchen is good to prepare food and store it 🥘 and there is a fridge if you want to chill your drinks🍹. The property was in a great location. Only a few blocks from the cathedral. The staff are very friendly! Claudia spoke amazing English so we never got lost! Patio area gave you a great way to meet and talk to people. They run a shuttle to the beach and you can visit the Turtle Lodge which is well worth a visit! The staff was amazing. Can't beat the beach. Great views good food. Claudia and all the staff were lovely. The price was really reasonable. They have an air conditioned room upstairs where you can watch movies and a kitchen where you can prepare your own food. The hostel has an awesome vibe, with all the information you need about tours and how to travel to other cities. The shuttle services seem pricey but in hindsight, is perhaps the best option especially for long distances as they travel direct and you don't need to worry about changing from bus to bus. The staff is also super helpful and understanding. Great location! Kitchen facilities,upstairs room,staff try their best to help you! Me and my friends had a wonderful time using Leon as our base in Nicaragua. The staff was really friendly and always willing to help us with anything. The facilities were always available and clean for us to use. Location, price, kitchen, great tv room (with netflicks) and wifi strong. They had a kitchen we could use which is much appreciated by a backpacker. Also we really appreciated that they took us in late (1am) during a long haul bus. | $7 | 7.5 |
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Poco a Poco HostelPoco a Poco Hostel![]() $25 GUEST REVIEWSSimply an amazing hostel! A few things that stood out were the great mattresses, spacious rooms (slept in both the dorm and a private room), lovely kitchen area, many spots to chill and above all, the owners are fun, friendly and flexible! Also, as it is new, they are still developing; wonder what it will look like with fully grown avocado and mango trees! In short, highly recommended! Thanks Wouter & Sophie This is a great hostel. The best. All other hostels are a fraud. No, seriously: clean, friendly staff, spacious kitchen, good breakfast... The list goes on and on. True value for your money The owners were very friendly, they gave us advice on where to go in the city. They also helped us with our tour to go vulcano boarding so we didn't have to worry. The breakfast was really nice. The rooms were really big and the beds very comfortable. The hostel is located in the city centre so you can walk out of the hostel and explore this amazing city right away. The hostel is brand new so everything looks perfect. I would definitely recommend this hostel to every one I know! The atmosphere is very relaxed. Wouter and Sofie will help you with anything and made me feel at home! Great facilities. Great hostel. Had a private room with a private bathroom. Spacious, shelves included. Cute outdoor space with hammocks and a fountain. Very nice staff. Good location. Staff helped us arrange private taxi to the airport- Anry drove us to the airport at 4AM and he was very friendly and fun despite the hour! Highly recommend. They know how to manage a very good hostel and what people need. Thank you guys As a new hostel the beds are very comfy. The owners are super friendly and always had a smile on there face and were able to answer any questions I had. The whole hostel has been set up amazingly, the kitchen is one of the best I have seen in a hostel in 2 years of travel! who ever made the kitchen tables for them did a great job! Ill be back for sure! thank you Wouter and Sophie Stayed there the first week they were open, and loved it! I already knew the city and found the location to be very good. The owners and staff/volunteers are very friendly, welcoming and eager to make the stay as good as possible. Pretty decent pancake breakfast for a dollar, very clean and fresh, nice hang out areas, comfortable mattresses. Nothing bad to say about this hostel. The owners are lovely and really made my stay! They are genuinely interested in getting to know you and making your stay as good as posible - nothing is too much trouble! The outside space is beautiful and great for chilling out in the shade after exploring Leon. Great coffee too! I loved the atmosphere at the hostel. Lots of friendly people staying there and the owners were so friendly and helpful, they were helping us with lots of information about Leon and Nicaragua in general. Since they just opened, everything is brand new and so clean. And they keep everything clean as well. Also the kitchen is amazing. We loved cooking there as well. And $1 breakfast was great too! Also the sunset from the terrace was amazing too:-) | $25 | 9.7 |
Casa de Los BerriosCasa de Los Berrios![]() $18 GUEST REVIEWSFriendly and helpful staff who go out of their way to provide information and help. Very clean rooms and nice outdoor area to relax. Close to cathedral and town centre. Had use of fridge to keep cold drinks. This property could not be in a better location, only two minutes walk from Léon's main plaza and the restaurants and shops that centre here. The street itself is quiet, although that would not be a problem as the rooms are set around a shady courtyard full of beautiful plants. Within very easy walking distance are the central museums and the wonderful Foundation Ortiz art gallery, banks, lively bars and enough market to satisfy the most energetic shopaholic! Lovely family/staff. Able to park car inside. Very good value. Super location, just a block from Cathedral, two blocks from Art Museum. Many restaurants and cafes within easy walking distance. Loved the location - only a few blocks south of the Parque Central yet totally away from the hustle and bustle. Also the rooms were off the central courtyard/garden and were very quiet. Price excellent for such a touristy place. The perfect place to visit the city and have an amazing rest. One of the most beat rooms I've been during my visit to Central America - very comfortable and clean. The house is very peaceful and located just a few blocks from the main cathedral. And the owners are very lovely people, always willing to help! Location, owners and staff, space and garden, fan in the room! Excellent!!! The owners are lovely! They give you the really family feeling. The hostel is nice with comfortable beds, a huge garden and its a nice colonial building. Furthermore, the location is perfect! Just two Blocks from the main square! Great staff. Very helpful and kind. You had a fan in your room to keep off the heat. La amabilidad de los propietarios, el ambiente acogedor, su limpieza y su excelente ubicación en el centro de la ciudad Good location. Lovely, peaceful setting. Rooms are around a leafy courtyard. Spotless linens and rooms, comfortable beds. Fans in room. Outside area to relax in. The owner is delightful, smiley, friendly and very helpful. When our shuttle bus didn't turn up, she called them and they arrived not long after the call. El dueño era encantador, acogedor y sonriente y nos saludó en el autobús. Aunque no hablamos mucho español, pudimos comunicarnos. Su buen sentido del humor se cruzó. Probablemente nuestro hotel favorito propietario de nuestro viaje de cuatro meses | $18 | 9.4 |
Paz de Luna Bed & BreakfastPaz de Luna Bed & Breakfast![]() $30 GUEST REVIEWS5 choices for a served breakfast. The restaurant for lunch or dinner was moderately priced and good menu selections We feel at home. Beautiful place to stay on. Mama Fran is the best, she was like a mother for us. Besides you can Bacho y Bizu, two wonderful and friendly cats! Visit it! The free breakfast was AMAZING! You got the option of either omelettes, pancakes, fruits yoghurt & granola, eggs etc served with tea coffee and juice. All cooked fresh when you ordered. The comfort of the beds & pillows was amazing. Very clean rooms/bathroom & loved the chill out vibe with the cafe right next door could of stayed for a longer time. Location was perfect also. This was an amazing place! It was comfortable,CLEAN,friendly,and super affordable. I will definitely be staying here every time I visit Nicaragua. The staff is also amazing and hospitable. My friend and I love this place so much, amazing location, food, vibe, cleaned room, worth every penny! More importantly comfortable bed! Helpful staff and our decision to take an AC room Breakfasts in lovely setting The location of the property is central, close to Cathedral de Leon. The inside garden is just amazing. Our room was clean, spacious and very elegant too. It included also a fan and AC. The restaurant had a great offer of food and cocktails. The staff was very helpful with us. In addition, they organise various tours in the area and door-to-door transfers. Great breakfast, great location, very friendly staff! The owners were very nice. When a lock did not function quite right they promptly repaired it and gave us one night of air conditioning for our inconvenience. Very nice. Gracias The staff was incredibly friendly and always ready to help. The breakfast that is included is very delicious. | $30 | 8.7 |
Hotel y Restaurante Charlies Bar BQHotel y Restaurante Charlies Bar BQ![]() $31 | $31 | 8.7 |
Casa CaballitoCasa Caballito![]() $30 | $30 | 8.3 |
Ecolodge Rancho Los AlpesEcolodge Rancho Los Alpes![]() $15 | $15 | 8.2 |
Mi RanchoMi Rancho![]() $15 | $15 | 8.2 |
Hostal Casa IvanaHostal Casa Ivana![]() $18 GUEST REVIEWSSmall, quite hostel. Very pretty garden with hammocks. Very friendly staff.
Kitchen with fridge.
A little out of the centre but still very convenient.
Rooms simple but very clean.
Not a party hostel. Excellent location and easy to find. Pleasant walk to and from the bus terminal. The staff were great. The hostel owner and is wife are legends!! They are so helpful and friendly. I am stoked that I selected this place to stay! I even stayed an extra night!. The security is good, the rooms clean, the prices good value (I had a private room), awesome bar literally around the corner, and the information provided was spot on, I managed to locate the Tica Bus office without any issues (and without having to ask 200 locals for better directions) Thank you for a great stay!!! Tony (Australia) A superb location in leon with clean rooms and very helpful staff. Everything was a short walk away, the facilities included a kitchen and computer, comfy chairs and a hammock in a pleasant garden setting and free coffee. Beds were comfy and firm. Excellent security. Great location and clean. Basic but very comfortable! very clean and good wifi They have cleaned the rooms every day The Wifi was all the time very good Staff didnt speak much english but they were very nice and helpful. The hammocks were nice and the pool table and darts. There is enough communal space to meet other travelers and chat. There isna decent kitchen although i didnt make much use of it other than the fridge. Fast wifi, friendly staff, comfy room and great value for money. Great location, very central to everything. Kitchen had everything you could need. Small courtyard was nice and pool table was a bonus. Brilliant place to stay with beautiful garden to relax in, free coffee, kitchen, billiards table, friendly and helpful owner, and cute little rooms with their own bathrooms. A very comfortable place to stay at a great price! | $18 | 8.2 |
Hostel ColibriHostel Colibri![]() $18 GUEST REVIEWSEverything was TOP !!
We'll come back the next year !!
Thank you so much for ALL Mr SANTOS !! We had the two -3 and 4 person- rooms in the back- really loved the feeling of being in our own oasis with the gardens and hammocks outside our doors. Felt great about the security of the buzzer to get in gate, and NOT a party crowd. Staff are very friendly and nice grounds for a hostel. Good value, clean, rustic. The hammocks were great, the breakfasts good and Santos and the staff were always very helpful. Also it was quiet. The hostel was located near the center, however in a less busy street. The private rooms were at the end of the property, facing a lovely garden (with a lot of hummingbirds, you might have guessed it!) which was nice. It was quiet (we couldn't hear the road or street noises). The room was big enough. The breakfast was delicious and very fulfilling (we opted for the typical breakfast, which consisted of eggs, gallo pinto and toasts served with bread and marmelade). pancakes were good, however gets tiring. other option was gallo pinto but didn't want that for breakfast either. Location great. Did well organizing transportation and activities. Their volcano boarding partner was excellent for us - option for afternoon hike plus shorter duration than others because much smaller group. Fans in room but no netting, not many mosquitoes anyway. Wat een top hostel is dit! Schoon vriendelijk personeel en op de perfecte locatie! Hostel was vrij leeg toek wij er waren dus dat betekende goede aandacht en een heerlijk ontbijt dat er bij in zit. Vergeet niet naar el padrino te gaan een café restaurant waar geen toeristen zijn en altijd leuke vaak ook live muziek. Laat het hostel ook het vulcano boarden regelen, ook de moeite waard. Pas op je wordt wel vies centrale ligging,mooie binnentuinen met planten,hangmatten e.d.Kamers schoon met goede bedden,goede wasservice,goed ingerichte keuken en vriendelijk personeel(beetje Engels sprekend) ארוחת בוקר ממש טובה...יש שתי אפשרויות בחירה, הראשונה זה פנקייקים עם פירות והשניה זה ארוחת בוקר מקומית( ביצה אורז ושעועית,לחם וממרח. הצוות ממש נחמד הסביר לנו על כל האיזור ומה יש לעשות בעיר . המיקום ממש במרכז !!! | $18 | 8.1 |
Hostal Santiago de Los CaballerosHostal Santiago de Los Caballeros![]() $35 GUEST REVIEWSWe realy enjoyed our spacious room , with numerous common ares to use including a kitchen .Very helpful staff especially Kevin who went out of his way to assist us with anything that we requested . The huge elevated terrace that we were able to watch the volcano Telica from and to catch the breezes (Leon is very hot)
Very quiet area , just a short walk to the square or restaurants and the supermarket.
We spent two weeks here and enjoyed it immensely. they offer free coffee and tea. Was clean and kind of people there. This place has a lot of potential. The court yards are lovely, the terrace is excellent looking over rooftops. A historic feeling exists in the common spaces. perhaps they have nicer rooms but the two we were in (more on that in the negative section) weren't good. If they were to give the rooms a similar charm as the common spaces it would become a great option in Leon. 24hr access, feels secure. good location Sehr schönen Innenhof Sehr schöne Dachterasse Viele Schaukelstühle Gemütliche Möglichkeit zum Rauchen Ruhige Lage in der Nähe zur Innenstadt Les lits étaient vraiment très confortables. Très bon entretien des chambres. | $35 | 8.1 |
Malinche LeonMalinche Leon![]() $16 GUEST REVIEWSGood location, 10 min away from the Cathedral and next to several restaurants and markets. Very welcoming staff and excellent English spoken. Large comfortable room with clean clothing. The beautiful ladies up front are all smiling and very helpful. The place is clean, with a nice breeze blowing through most of the day. Breakfast is yummy and the fridge is full of beer. Wifi works good and its 5 min walk to the plaza in a calm area just away from the bustle. What more can you ask for? The rooms are very big, confortable and nicely decorated. For sure the best I have seen in days traveling in Nicaragua. The staff was really helpful and even if we left before we planned they didn't charge us. Wonderlful breakfast and smoothies. I enjoyed the help and company of the wonderful ladies who took care of the hotel. Very informative and extremely friendly with a smile. The personnel was super helpful and kind and friendly, the hostel is clean and very comfortable. Cozy environment, perfect localisation, stunning and friendly staff. Really worth it for the money. Rosa's breakfast are delicious and for a great price! We've spent 4 night, but we'ld absolutly come back! Location is just a couple of blocks from the cathedral in a safe neighborhood. Staff was extremely helpful and nice. Answered all our touristy questions with patience..spoke English. Place was very clean and was constantly being kept up. Great breakfast made to order. We loved their Staff ! Facilities are comfortable. It's very affordable. Food is good. Location is great. We really liked staying there. Staff is very friendly and accommodating, very nice common areas for socializing, garden, hammock, books, free wifi Choices, choices, choices for breakfast. Easy walk into town for museums and restaurants. Neighborhood location. Helpful staff.- they helped me find the free public hospital for urgent care and arranged for a $12 shuttle to pick me up at the hotel and drop me off at the private hospital ER in Managua. (The shuttle also goes to other hotels, the bus terminals, and the airport for $12) | $16 | 8.0 |
Montecarlo Guest HouseMontecarlo Guest House![]() $25 | $25 | 8.0 |
Hotel El Sueño de MemeHotel El Sueño de Meme![]() $15 GUEST REVIEWSThe comfortable and cultural decor in the common areas Very cozy and nice place just a few minutes from the main sights. Spacious and very clean rooms with good beds, fans and bathrooms (even hottish water!), kitchen use, supermarket at 2,5 blocks, nice sitting areas including a huge balcony, good vibe, good wifi, free coffee, with one exception nice folks.. a winner at just 17 usd for a single room! Leon was HOT but the breezy rooms and the fan were comforting and did not make me need a/c. The A/C worked well and the bed was comfortable. Room was a good size with plenty of storage. Bathroom was a decent size. Air conditioning worked great, there was also a fan. Our room was overlooking the street, there was plenty of light. The WiFi worked great. There was a few nice common areas to sit in. The roof top patio seemed to be used only for special occasions. I would stay here again. Comfy bed, crisp white sheets, hot water shower with great water flow quiet location, not too far from center, shared kitchen was adequately stocked, we were given our own mini fridge in the kitchen which was helpful - La climatisation qui nous offrait un oasis de fraîcheur dans la fournaise de Leon - La grande cuisine - Le café gratuit - Boissons fraîches disponible à l'achat - L'emplacement de l'hotel au calme En arrivant j'ai été transféré à l'annexe, la Terraza de MéMé, juste en face. L'endroit est magnifiquement propre. Les chambres sont spacieuses et confortables. La cuisine est fonctionnelle. Le personnel est très aimable. C'est l'endroit où il faut aller à Leon même si c'est un peu excentré. Super Dachterrasse für morgendlichen Yoga. Küche und charmanter Innenhof. Un salon et terrasse sur le toît. L'air climatisé fonctionne bien dans cette chaleur accablante de Leon. Personnel sympathique. | $15 | 7.8 |
Blue Hat HostelBlue Hat Hostel![]() $18 GUEST REVIEWSStaff are lovely and best prices for tours and shuttles through them (Gekko xplorer). If you do want to socialize just head next door to the big foot bar but don't pay the extra for staying at the name place. The price is very good for what you get. The localisation is just perfect! Really friendly staff, a few minutes from the cathedral, easy to book buses and tours with them. Free breakfat was always good. Plenty of other people around. Nice hostel with ac for only $10 on the same street as bars. Good for solo travelers that want to go out but stay in a comfortable place and not have to worry about walking home at night. New hostel, big kitchen, nice communal areas, friendly staff A localizaçao e os staffs foram muito atenciosos... Las disponibilidad y la atención de la gente que trabaja ahi, el cuarto estaba muy limpio Lage war perfekt und die Angestellten waren freundlich! Man kann vor Ort auch Touren buchen! | $18 | 7.8 |
Hostal Las RosasHostal Las Rosas![]() $28 | $28 | 7.8 |
Hotel Leo y PinitaHotel Leo y Pinita![]() $20 GUEST REVIEWSthe breakfast is a basic nica breakfast but the woman serving remembered our tea and coffee preferences from one day to the next. it's nice to be remembered. laundry service is also available at 100c per load, wash-fold. the service from everyone was very friendly and helpful. we were a bit lost trying to find it in the car due to one way streets and the owner-when i called- came running out a block and a half away to flag me down and then ran in front of the car to lead us to the hotel. who does that...awesome. will never forget it Very friendly staff, extremely helpful. Nice rooms, close to central plaza. Free breakfast, location and excellent helpful staff Good central location near Central Park. Small, but comfortable room. Friendly staff. Breakfast and coffee to get you going. The staff and room are nice. Everyone is helpful even though I did not speak Spanish they always tried to help. I know it was more frustrating for them than me. The cost was a little high but I did request air conditioning which is very expensive in Nicaragua We stayed for 2 nights in a double room with private bathroom and fan. It's only a small town so the hotel is well located. The building is not colonial but fairly nice looking although there was quite a bit of maintenance equipment all around. The room was all you need although the AC units don't seem to be in use, you have to make do with the fan. We did get quite hot due to the room being on the 2nd floor and some very hot weather. There was a good level of cleanliness. There is no hot water but generally you don't need it in a town like Leon. The hotel was generally quiet but be aware that it overlooks a school so there is noise from the kids from quite early. We were also woken up by crowing cockerels at 03.30 each morning. Breakfast was included- coffee, eggs and Gallo pinto. Wifi worked fine. The owner was very friendly and helpful, he assisted us with advice on the area. The hotel can organise tours and transport. No English is spoken Air conditioning worked extremely well. Service was very good. Everyone was extremely nice! Really nice family run hotel. Great location, just three minutes walk from the main square on a quiet residential street. The family that run the hotel are very friendly, helpful and accommodating. The owner even got up at 5.30 am to give us a lift to the bus station, which was much appreciated. The rooms are comfortable and very clean. Leon is a very hot city so might be worth considering adding A/C if you can afford it, but rooms are equipped with a fan as standard. Bathroom is well designed and a good size. Nice viewpoint from the roof overlooking the city. Access to a kitchen with a big supermarket around 5 minutes walk away. The hotel was secure. Wouldn't hestitate to stay here again. Good location and friendly staff. Complimentary breakfast was a nice bonus. Only thing that was missing was a pool since it's so hot in Leon! The Staff were very friendly and helpful. My room had a private bathroom and a large working fan. Breakfast was included and it its conveniently located about 4 blocks south and 1/2 block east from the main strip. | $20 | 7.7 |
Latina HostalLatina Hostal![]() $20 GUEST REVIEWSWe spent two great nights in La Latina. Se had the private two persons room and was a bit small but super comfy. The back garden is a great area to chill, have a cold beer on the bar and play your own music. Carlos was super nice and helpful for everything single thing se need. We also highly recommend to do the Volcano boarding with them! The location is also great, close to everything but quiet if you like to sleep during the night because Leon streets can be really nosy the whole night long. Delicious breakfast and clean bathrooms. Breakfast was great. The common area outside and the kitchen were good too. The people working there were really helpful and really nice! Close to the center, really nice garden with hammoks You get what you pay for. Cheap hostel. You get a bed and a rickety fan and a shared bathroom (we had a double room and the bathroom was shared with two other rooms with I believe at least 3 people in each (I saw bunk beds). We didn't stay for breakfast so don't know how that was. Few mins walk to main square. Staff were friendly and helpful. El personal excelente, JC nos hizo sentir entre amigos, fue como estar viviendo en casa de un amigo. El jardín muy bonito. Les places communes sont super confortables, avec des hamacs et un bar. L'ambiance est géniale et c'est facile de se faire des amis. Le personnel est vraiment gentil. Lo staff incredibile, una squadra stupenda piena di allegria, sa quello che fa, ti fanno sentire a casa. Arrivare ad un posto così vale la pena. Forte l'attitudine di tutti. Gentillesse et conseils du personnel Bonne situation géographique | $20 | 7.3 |
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Hotel Flor De SartaHotel Flor De Sarta![]() $70 GUEST REVIEWSThe owners could not have been more attentive and helpful. Beautiful place. The courtyard is lovely and the rooms are big and have everything you need to be comfortable. Most of all, the hosts (Sandeine and Benjamin) and staff are wonderful, extremely accommodating, fun to talk to and just all-around great people. And oh yes, there was plenty of hot water and AC and a great breakfast and sweet pool. This was our favorite hotel in Nicaragua, highly recommended. Everything is great obviously. the French touch, over the top service, the wealth of local information and beyond, the feeling of being in an oasis, the rippling noise of the fountain, the free garage service. Great bedding, impeccable linens, etc..... Great location, a short walk to the centre. Extremely helpful staff. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Spacious room with extremely comfortable bed. Great pool. Love the feel of it with the chickens and birds in the courtyard during the day. I would definitely recommend staying there. I loved everything about this hotel. But what shined the most were the people. I felt so welcomed and well taken care of by Sandrine, Benjamin, and their team. I am already planning to return! The welcome was sincere, the public areas were elegant, the rooms were spacious and super-comfortable, the breakfasts fabulous and the location incredible - have I missed anything? Enjoy! We were made so very welcome by Sandrine and Benjamin, their English is amazing. The property is gorgeous, we cannot recommend it highly enough. It was our Silver Wedding Anniversary and Valentines and Sandrine and Benjamin went out of their way to make us feel special. The hotel felt very safe, and the rooms and garden were lovely and cool. Property was beautiful, safe, and clean. Breakfast was delicious. The dog Bruno was the friendliest greeter. Owners were onsite from early am to late at night, very friendly and helpful, they speak French, Spanish, and English (and maybe other languages?). Beautiful secure property, fabulous pool, diverse guests, excellent breakfast, walkable to city center, cafes close by, loved our stay! Such an enjoyable stay! Very relaxing, clean, varied breakfast and highly hospitable staff/owners...pet dog is also very lovely. | $70 | 9.7 |
Hotel MariposaHotel Mariposa![]() $47 GUEST REVIEWSWe will be very sad to leave this hotel tomorrow. This place is a little haven. We are in a lovely cabana in a beautiful garden (with pool!). My favourite feature of this hotel is there is a little outdoor shower as part of your cabana. This place is extremely peaceful and the staff are so helpful. We booked on to the volcano boarding tour through the hotel (with no effort at all on our part) and they have also organised our shuttle to Granada tomorrow.
The hotel is a little bit out of the city but it is very easy and very cheap to get around. The bus is only 4 cordoba and you get it from right outside the hotel in to the centre of town. The whole trip in Leon has been brilliant but this place is definitely a highlight! I strongly recommend both Leon and the Hotel Mariposa! Lovely pool. The staff was excellent. A perfect way to spend our last 2 days in Nicaragua. Perfect,quiete and peaceful place. This place is the relaxing zone. I loved it and hope to stay there again! Thanks for perfect servis and beautiful two nights. Beautiful place, clean, refreshing swimming pool, nice cabins and friendly staff! the room was BEAUTIFUL! the outdoor shower made me disapointed to go home. the food was delicious. The owners and staff were great. English is spoken as well as others. Probably the best stay of my whole trip. I even stayed and extra night. The grounds are immaculate, flowers, butterflies and birds everywhere . The cabanas are very nice. From the moment I walked in it was Paradise I got everything I needed and even if they didn't have it they may they found a way to get it for me it was a wonderful wonderful excellent experience strongly recommended As soon as we arrived everything felt comfortable. It is a short taxi or bus ride in to the centre but so much more tranquil as a result, and the rooms, pool, food and in particular the friendliness were perfect. Lovely owners and décor. Excellent breakfast and food choices. Arranged all trips with no fuss and also gave us lots of advice on what to do. Great value for money. Thanks Veronique. A little bit of paradise on the outskirts of Leon. A perfect relaxing base from which to explore Leon and volcano country. Owners greet you upon arrival. Hotel was really clean and very modern design. Food was excellent. We really enjoyed our stay. Kids loved the pool. | $47 | 9.2 |
Hotel AustriaHotel Austria![]() $47 GUEST REVIEWSOur second stay in this excellent hotel in lovely Leon.
All good.
Would definitely recommend and will stay again if we ever return to this area. This hotel is in an excellent location and is quite comfortable. It is very clean. The air conditioning works very well. Staff was very helpful. Anytime I went to reception about any inquiries they went above and beyond. Ask fof Henry overnight shift fof any questions around the city. Rooms clean and spacey, aircon perfect, good location, friendly owner, we will be back! Hotel Austria is a great place to stay in Leon. The staff was really friendly and accommodating. The hotel is within walking distances to the major attractions. I would recommend this place to others visiting Leon and will definitely be staying here again! I didn't use the wifi or have breakfast at the hotel so that is why I didn't answer those questions. Absolute center of Leon, yet fairly quiet. Great value. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice, helpful staff. Great security and the free breakfast was very tasty. It was centrally located and could walk to many places. The place was always super clean and neat and the location is so near most of the tourist attractions and restaurants The hotel is in the centre of everything and only a short distance from the square. Breakfast, cleanliness of the room, very attentive personnel, comfortable bed and a shower with high water pressure | $47 | 9.0 |
Posada Fuente CastaliaPosada Fuente Castalia![]() $41 GUEST REVIEWSThe host was friendly and accommodating, just like family. The decor is beautiful. Art fills the walls. Very clean. This a wonderful family run B&B. The owner is extremely nice as is the rest of her family. The room was a good size as was the bathroom. Breakfast was very good and is served in a lovely garden setting. Excellent family-run hotel. Very cute and intimate. The owners are lovely! I would recommend this spot to a anyone looking for a quiet place to relax. We loved the breakfast and the time we spend with the people from the hotel, it felt like family. Don Pedro and Maria , and daughter Mili are the sweetest hosts you can imagine. Their lovely posada with visiting colibri in their courtyard was a delight. Don Pedro has a wealth of knowledge on the area and connected us with a wonderful bird watching and turtle site boat trip in the Reserva Juan Venado organized by Marwin at the Centro de Visitantes. A great place to stay when visiting Leon! Beautiful place; great location; super friendly owners who helped with tours and advice; parked our car in a private locked lot Pedro and Maria are very warm, welcoming, and caring hosts. We talked about local life and Pedro sat with me at breakfast and told me about the history of Leon and Nicaragua. They were always there to help and talk if you were up for it, and it's a great place to practice your Spanish! The posada is very well kept and has a lush garden in the middle, and gives the feel of being in a very organic and historical place. The room was basic but perfect for my needs. I'd recommend staying here. I would highly recommend her as a host, very personal if you want dialogue , otherwise if you just need the room she will keep her distance . I like how quiet and tranquil this place was with the water fountain and birds. Peter and Maria took care of us and were a pleasure to stay with. Posada Fuente Castalia is located just blocks away from the cathedral. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful. Their English is limited but the daughter speaks English if needed. They helped us with a medical emergency one morning by calling a pharmacy at 7:30am. The medicine was delivered by 8am. Breakfasts were good; either bread and fruit or eggs with gallo pinto. | $41 | 8.9 |
Hotel Leon del SolHotel Leon del Sol![]() $40 | $40 | 8.8 |
Guesthouse El NanciteGuesthouse El Nancite![]() $45 GUEST REVIEWSThe property is a cool green oasis in the city, very accessible to activities. The hosts are very helpful and easy to work with. John the owner is a wonderful human being. The complimentary breakfast is tropical and delicious. We couldn't have asked for a better place to end our trip. John was an incredible host! He went out of his way to make sure our needs were met. Nice bed and breakfast for a great value. Upgrade to the guesthouse if available. Stay here if you are interested in exploring Leon by foot. Definitely going to stay here again! + we loved our spacious room above the reception with our own balcony + delicious breakfast, rich in variety + great host, John was really helpful and friendly + beautiful garden The place was beautiful (gardens, birds and overall appearance) and the host so thoughtful. Comfortable room. I would definately return. Nice owners, English speaking, very helpful Good breakfast, also flexible if you have an early tour. Warm water in the shower (about the only hotel in Nicaragua we visited) The hosts are very friendly (and helped us with booking tours) and breakfast is tasty. Wifi works only at the entrance. The atmosphere is very nice and the hosts and other guests made our stay unforgettable! :) very friendly owner. rooms are basic but spacious. very beautifull garden. breakfast is nice La chambre à deux lits doubles en étage était spacieuse, avec un balcon équipé d'une table et deux chaises. Le calme des lieux. Les propriétaires un peu réservés au début se sont révélés de très bon conseil Bella location, abbiamo dormito nelle camere al primo piano molto belle ed ampie. Comodo al centro, le colazioni preparate dal titolare ottime meritano una lode! | $45 | 8.8 |
Hotel El ConventoHotel El Convento![]() $72 GUEST REVIEWSLots of lovely areas in which to relax.
Beautiful and well kept garden.
Very helpful staff. We really enjoyed our stay at El Convento. The room was large and comfortable, the hotel was beautifully laid out with lots of interesting pottery and old knick-knacks. The staff were friendly and helpful with local tips. great staff, spotless rooms an oasis from the hectic and hot city I'd highly recommend the Hotel El Convento in Leon. It's at the same mid-range pricepoint as many others but I think offers more services and amenities and also a better location than the others. It's right in the middle of the cathedral/museum zone but very safe/secure. It's also a very peaceful place with the open courtyard and artwork. I needed some last-minute laundry done and they turned it around in a flash. I liked that it was a pleasant stay, peaceful environment and grounds. I loved the old world atmosphere. The decor was amazing . The gardens were just lovely. Hotel was excellent, from room to how everything looked and location was very good, staff was very nice and friendly. Food was amazing as well Lovely ambience with cloistered walkways around the central garden. Great place to smoke a Nicaraguan cigar or two. The air-conditioned restaurant served great fish and seafood. The staff were friendly and the service was prompt. The room was large and quiet. The hotel is just a short walk from the cathedral and from some of the best restaurants in town. Staff was excellent. They were very attentive and worked hard to please us. The hotel is a beautiful colonial building with a gorgeous garden. The grounds are beautiful, the rooms comfortable, the staff welcoming. Great location, too. | $72 | 8.7 |
Hotel AzulHotel Azul![]() $58 GUEST REVIEWSThe staff were bi-lingual and so nice. The property is in a fabulous location and is lovely. Air conditioning is amazing. I like the service, reception area excellent. . The food ,talking about breakfast and server was great. The location is so great. 2 blocks from the cathedral and main square. It's a little hidden oasis with a lovely swimming pool and the staff are so fantastic. Julie is a superstar. Would recommend this place to anyone without hesitation. While the rooms were small, they were clean and comfortable. The pool area is beautiful and the restaurant was fantastic! Great location, loved the complimentary breakfast! Staff was very friendly The changing lights in the pool were fun! Dinner was good. Staff was very accommodating for my allergies. From the outside you might just walk by here but on the inside it is a hidden treasure. Quiet and serene. A perfect base to explore Leon. The staff and especially Alberto were thoughtfull and attentive. They even remembered my birthday (thanks for the celebration!!). The bed was extremely comfortable and the AC was a life saver. The staff was incredibly friendly and the food was excellent. The breakfast was complimentary and consisted of good variety. This is the only place I will stay when I visit Leon. I highly recommend. Tasty breakfast with multiple options, clean pool, small room so a.c. worked better, nice bathroom and toiletries included, water available in lobby. Most of staff spoke English and all were very helpful. Good restaurant,perfect location. We loved everything about the hotel! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, the breakfasts were delicious, the pool and area were gorgeous, and the rooms were comfortable. | $58 | 8.6 |
Hotel Real LeonHotel Real Leon![]() $47 GUEST REVIEWSWe loved this hotel! The staff was very nice and welcoming, the location was great, there was parking right in front of the hotel, and the breakfast was delicious. The room was comfortable and the surroundings are filled with plants and places to hang out.
We had left something behind at the hotel and they contacted us to coordinate returning the item, it was very thoughtful and appreciated! Defintely above and beyond what is required of a hotel. Would stay again! The rooms were great and we loved how open everything was. There was a nice rooftop area we were able to enjoy a view from as well. We also enjoyed having breakfast made fresh for us in the morning. The staff was very friendly and Jorge was a pleasure to work with! I don't speak any Spanish but he spoke English well. He even organized a shuttle for us from the airport at 1am when we flew in. We were very impressed with the hospitality and would recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Leon. The home cooked breakfast was lovely every morning. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. The hotel itself was charming and very comfortable. And a great location! Great position in town. Central but quiet. Very helpful receptionists. One helped to get our breakfast ready very early one morning. Small courtyard garden area with tables and chairs. Good air conditioning. Very helpful staff, especially receptionists, one of whom helped to make an extra early breakfast for us. Great breakfast, great staff, great courtyard & garden, great rooftop. Calm despite central location. Everyone was nice from the owner to the waitress!! Very clean and a prompt to help us The included breakfast was awesome! I wish I had it everyday! The rooms were very clean and the bathrooms were clean. The staff was also helpful if you ask them questions. Nice big (free) breakfast, great location, nice courtyard for breakfast and rooftop terrace for sunset Great room Amazing staff Very friendly and helpful | $47 | 8.4 |
Hotel San Juan de LeonHotel San Juan de Leon![]() $40 GUEST REVIEWSBreakfast was very good. Staff was excellent, very friendly and helpful. We loved it and would stay again. The upstairs terrace is wonderful to watch the rain! Or to relax in the evening. The nicest people. Good AC and wifi. Very clean, quiet in a middle of hustle and bustle Nice hotel with a nice pool. Staff is nice and kind The staff is super helpful and the lobby/sitting area is wonderful. I've stayed at many places in Leon and this is my favorite. It can't be beaten for the price. It has a small boutiquey feel and a great vibe. The staff is really friendly. Great staff - willing to help with any request, good location a little off the central park (about 10 minute walk). Great if you enjoy walking through this beautiful city. Rooms are clean, a little small, but have everything you need and you do not spend much time in room anyways while on vacation. Private bathroom, AC, comfortable bed, cable tv. Excellent service and wonderful staff. The common areas are great for lounging. The common area cloister with the pool. The comfortable beds and great air on. The clean well designed showers. Friendly staff, lots of areas to hang out and relax, air conditioning was awesome, the included breakfast was nice touch | $40 | 8.3 |
Best Western Las Mercedes LeonBest Western Las Mercedes Leon![]() $50 GUEST REVIEWSLocation, good safe parking , staff incredible , great breakfast Location was great and literally in the middle of Leon. Staff spoke good English, were very helpful and gave good travel tips. Room was perfect - clean, comfortable, air-conditioned, had a TV. Included breakfast was amazing - rice with beans, scrambled eggs etc., though be sure to get in early! The Hotel was very nice excellent location next to the Cathedral and central park as well as many other interesting places such as museums. The best location in Leon. The hotel staff is very friendly and the rooms are very clean. The hotel is one half block off of the main square. It's close enough to run from our room to see the fireworks, but not so close that you're swarmed with people or noise. The in-room AC units made sleep possible. The hot water in the showers was a pleasant break from our previous stays with cold showers. Eric, at the front desk, was patient with my rudimentary Spanish and helpful with every request. 1. Friendly and helpful staff, namely Claudia at front desk. 2. Excellent location that's close to everything, saving money for taxi. Staff is really amazing. Perfect location Breakfast was ok, not amazing. Free water!!!! Great location, nice staff, clean and good facilities, hot water Great central location next to the main square, good breakfast and friendly helpful staff. Good wifi here. Superb location in the main square. Reception staff helpful and friendly. Room clean, hot water good a/c, secure parking. | $50 | 8.3 |
Hotel La Posada del DoctorHotel La Posada del Doctor![]() $40 GUEST REVIEWS“Room is small but the bed and linens were best of any hotel during trip. Excellent AC. Huge courtyard for breakfast and lounging. Very friendly staff. Located a short 10 min walk to main park. Laundry service and small grocery store half a block a way. Bargain rate.” (Copied from Thomas USA as perfect summary) Room is small but the bed and linens were best of any hotel during trip. Excellent AC. Huge courtyard for breakfast and lounging. Very friendly staff. Located a short 10 min walk to main park. Laundry service and small grocery store half a block a way. Bargain rate. Hotel has a very attractive courtyard to enjoy a cold drink in the evenings. Bed was very comfortable with nice linens. Lounging area in the courtyard was very nice too. I would highly recommend it. The staff were amazing. Everything is very clean. Nice bends and linen. Good brekfast. The owner also has a restaurant across from the cathedral that is excellent.the staff was outstanding and friendly. Really nice set-up with rooms around a courtyard. Wifi doesn't always work in the room. Staff were keen to help in moving rooms for me when the hot water didn't work and giving me another wifi option. Breakfast is good given it's included. No noise from the street and a few blocks from the cathedral. Awesome staff. Great location. They helped us book tours. And accommodated us for extra nights we didn't plan on staying. Very friendly. Safe. And professional. The rooms were clean. Beds comfy. Good tv channels and great ac. Breakfast was a big meal, and the fresh juice was great. The most comfortable beds in town!!! Good breakfast , and a staff always willing to help . | $40 | 8.2 |
Hotel Doña BlancaHotel Doña Blanca![]() $38 GUEST REVIEWSClean room. Good AC and hot water. Good location. Friendly staff. The hotel had the great Nica feel of a tropical courtyard in the center. The location was perfect. It was also located next to a tour guide company that we used to hike Cerro Negro. Bed was super comfy and bathroom was pristine with hot water! Felt like luxury in little Leon Staff and location are fantastic !! It was my third time staying and won't be the last. perfect location in the middle of everything, just steps to all the sights nice old-fashioned style, which could need a bit of freshening up. Room was spacious and clean. Nice location,not far from Parque Central. Room was clean and comfortable, staff was nice if not always helpful. we reserved, arrived,m but no notice of any reservation known to staff. Owner seems to check the computer, but was out of town. So we had to search for other place. Praticamente a due passi dal centro di Leon. lo staff e' amichevole e disponibile. La camera (orchidea) e' arredata spartanamente ma c'e' tutto il necessario e ogni cosa funziona-raro da queste parti- La atención del lugar es muy buena, y la ubicación esta perfect, al principio habia escogido un alojamiento para dos pero tuve que ir solo y me cobraron como uno. | $38 | 8.0 |
Hotel la Perla LeonHotel la Perla Leon![]() $85 GUEST REVIEWSShowers with hot water!!! Lots and lots of glorious hot water with good pressure. This is the first hotel I stay in Nicaragua that has genuine hot showers. Not just a trickle from those electric shower heads or the cold water from those 'solar' heating system. Real hot showers!!!
The room was very comfortable with a quiet AC and ceiling fan.
The hotel courtyard is nice decorated with antique furniture and centred by a beautiful garden. It is quiet and a great place to relax in the shade.
The included breakfast was excellent.
The staff was very pleasant, friendly and professional.
The hotel is really close to the Central Park and the Cathedral. The facility was beautiful, old colonial style, grounds inside were well kept. The food was very good, and walking distance to all sights in the city. Loved the hotel itself. A beautiful old building with great furniture and big comfy beds. There was a bathtub, which is rare in Nicaragua, and I loved the grounds. It made our couples trip to Leon. Beautiful and Colonial Hotel, well decorated; nice staff! Situated in a beautiful building, friendly and helpful staff. Great location. Loved the history the hotel oozes. Loved sitting on the balcony watching life go by. Great restaurant staff. We ate at the restaurant both nights we stayed and the food was good. Beautiful bones of a property and lots of potential for a thorough rehab. Nice included breakfast and free wi-fi. Centrally located. Great location, around the corner from some nice restaurants & the Quetzaltrekkers office, and down the street from the main square. Super comfortable bed, and a pool, which seems to be rather rare despite the hot temperatures in Leon. Good WiFi signal and warm water. Nice breakfast area in the courtyard. se ha mantenido el ambiente tranquilo, las habitaciones con todo el confort necesario. desayunos excelentes, junto a la,vista del jardin y la fuente. el 2010 pase con toda mi familia en semana santa y recurdan el hotel y la habitacion. personal siempre amable, la amabilidad del personal en general. los desayunos buenisimos. | $85 | 8.0 |
Hotel LibanoHotel Libano![]() $46 GUEST REVIEWSHotel Libano is an excellent located hotel, that offers a various local breakfast. the owners are soooo nice and helpful. We enjoyed our stay. Great loaction, next to everything and still quiet since the street was blocked for traffic. Nice breakfast, huge bed. Friendly, helpful staff, arranged transport to the airport and vulcano surfing. Extremely friendly staff, and very accommodating. Location couldn't be more perfect. Very clean rooms, and very well enclosed. Would definitely recommend. Superb location, friendly staff, strong wireless signal Staff was extremely accommodating and friendly. Room was nice and the AC and wifi were awesome. Location close to everything cathedral. Bank shop restaurant all what you need is close to you Location was obviously great. No traffic in front of the hotel because the street is chained off. Staff and security was very friendly and tried to be helpful. Location is excellent-next to central park. The room was clean & it had A/C. And the location was good. It's not really necessary to stay right next to the cathedral, but I'm not complaining. La atencion es maravillosa.. muy agradable su personal.. | $46 | 7.9 |
Hotel Leon ViejoHotel Leon Viejo![]() $40 GUEST REVIEWSI loved the service and the attention to customers service This was my second stay at Hotel Leon Viejo. Again no complaints and a wonderful stay. I highly recommend this hotel to anybody visiting Leon! Family owned and operated facility. Beautiful colonial home and guest rooms. Family active and providers of services which was very gracious and warm. Felt like home! Beautiful facilities, garden and cooling pool. Breakfast was excellent, variety offered and lots of great coffee. Staff did 2 loads of laundry for me $5. Excellent services and location. AC was cold. Quiet rooms while in the middle of town. I have a family of six so it is very difficult to find a place where we don't have to purchase 2 rooms. Hotel Leon Viejo was able to give us all a room together and we found it to be very clean and comfortable. The owners are very kind and accommodating. I highly recommend Viejo for families. The staff were pretty much the family of the owner. They live there with their toddler son. Theyre very nice, althought they speak little English so Spanish speakers are fine but others would have to wait for the owner to come around to get help. The little pool is nice for cooling off in the hot hot weather of Leon. By being away from the main area of town (20 min walk to the cathedral) it is fairly quiet. No parties nearby. We really liked Claudia and Yelixa, the inn keepers. The small pool was good to cool off in and Claudia kept the court yard very clean. Lots of fresh limes. The beds were comfortable. Le personnel est toujours présent et prêt à répondre aux questions. Le bâtiment et la piscine ont du charme. El personal fue muy amable y debido a las fechas de fiesta no encontramos más habitaciones por lo que nos permitieron utilizar una sola habitación por un mínimo recargo. No hay horario de restricción para el uso de piscina El hotel está aledaño a una tienda y mini mercado para poder abastecerse. Belles chambres bien équipées. La cour intérieure est tranquille et la piscine (bien que petite) est rafraîchissante! Nous avons bien aimé notre séjour dans cet établissement, Großer Plus : die Leute sind ausgesprochen freundlichen und hilfsbereit. Gute Lage, nicht weit vom Stadtzentrum entfernt. Kleines Schwimmbad, sehr angenehm bei den herrschenden Temperaturen. | $40 | 7.8 |
Casona Colonial GuesthouseCasona Colonial Guesthouse![]() $44 | $44 | 7.5 |
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Click highlighted activity to see details.Cultural | ![]() León CathedralThis is the biggest cathedral in Central America. The cathedral is also the final resting place of Ruben Dario, as well as many other notable Nicaraguans. Climb the stairs up to the roof, where you can get a nice view of all of León's churches and the surrounding volcanoes. Or go into the cellars beneath the cathedral. |
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León Viejo is one of the oldest Spanish colonial settlements in the Americas. There is little left of the original city but what is left (the basic architectural and urban elements) are important for understanding the social and economic structures of the Spanish Empire in the 16th century. |
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