10 Cheap Places To Stay in Leon Nicaragua

León Nicaragua is famous for being a vibrant university city, and with the allure of volcano boarding, inspiring museums and classic colonial architecture, this place is high on the Gringo backpacker trail. The extra drawcard for León is the low cost of living with cheap eateries and tours. But where are the best cheap places to stay in Leon Nicaragua? Most of the accommodation is within walking distance of the amazing activities in Leon Nicaragua. This handy list of the best hostels, hotels, and guesthouses in Leon Nicaragua comprises of first-hand recommendations by travel bloggers and top-reviewed properties on booking.com and Hostelworld. Hope you find budget-friendly accommodation in Leon Nicaragua to suit your needs – it’s not a big ask considering you generally get more for your money in this wonderful country.

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HOSTELS | Cheap Places To Stay in Leon Nicaragua

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Via Via Leon Hostel

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Category: Couples, Solo Travellers

Centrally located in an old colonial building, Via Via Leon is somewhat of an institution in Leon.  At the front of the building is the bar.  Fridays are live music night at Via Via Leon, pulling in locals and travellers for a great night out. Behind the bar is an open-air courtyard restaurant area, that also serves free breakfast in the mornings.  You will also find a tour agency based here where you can book the famous volcano boarding among other activities. Further back, in another courtyard is the accommodation. Offering doubles and dorm rooms, the accommodation is simple but comfortable.  Despite the loud bar at the front, this area is quiet and relaxing, with hammocks and benches to rest and relax. Although there is a popular bar at the front, the hostel doesn’t have a party vibe. Via Via Leon is a good hostel for solo travellers and couples, it’s easy to meet other people as it’s not a big place. // Hostel recommended by Wes from Walkabout Wes

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Big Foot Hostel

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Category: Solo Travellers, Party

One of the best hostels for solo travellers or travellers who are looking for a good party in Leon is the Big Foot hostel. You can sure count on a party every night in this hostel. There are different (drinking) activities organized by the hostel throughout the week. From pub quizzes, to flip cup and beer pong, to just about any drinking you can imagine. Besides the parties, there is one other famous activity organized by the hostel; volcano boarding.  For this tour, they actually take you to slide down a volcano! There is a wall of fame that shows the fastest sliders of the day, month, year, and ever (a record you definitely want to achieve). The hostel may not have the largest pool or the best dorms, but the incredibly helpful and enthusiastic staff and the fun parties largely make up for that. // Hostel recommended by Lara from The Best Travel Gifts

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The Spot Hostel Leon

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Category: Solo Travellers, Party

The Spot Hostel León is close to the main plaza, two further north from Bar El Mirador and El Bodegon restaurant. The hostel is decorated in a vibrant and funky, graffiti style with an open-plan restaurant and bar on the street. They serve a simple yet tasty menu with a mix of Sushi and American-style food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The shared lounge and garden at Spot Hostel León are a wonderful way to chill with other like-minded backpackers over a game of billiards, table tennis, or darts. For a lively social experience, you can get involved in the weekly beer pong competitions or DJ parties. The hostel offers private queen rooms with bathrooms, private quadruple rooms and mixed dorms with shared bathrooms – all with a fabulous breakfast thrown in.

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Poco a Poco Hostel

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Category: Solo Travellers, Couple, Family, Digital Nomads

Poco a Poco Hostel has won several awards with Hostelworld for 3 years on the trot. This 200-year-old colonial building is a few blocks north of the main plaza of Leon Nicaragua. The hostel offers 38 beds within dorms, queen, and family rooms, and has ample shared space in the lush garden or on the rooftop terrace where you can get lost in the beautiful sunsets with your welcome drink. The beautiful pool is perfect to cool off in the hot city of Leon. You can sit and relax in the hammocks, play board games, or if you need to work, there is a quieter space with great wifi. Whilst there is a shared kitchen for all guests, there is cheap breakfast on offer too.

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Hostal La Tortuga Booluda

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Category: Couples, Solo Travellers

La Tortuga Booluda is four blocks west of the main plaza, near the incredible Ortíz Gurdián Foundation Art Centre. The property promotes itself as a comfortable boutique hostel for the ‘tranquilo traveller’ so if you’re looking for a party vibe, this is definitely not for you. The hostel has dorms, twins, doubles and quadruple rooms. There are two breakfast options included in the price, either pancake with banana or Nica-style (rice, beans and egg), as well as coffee and filtered water, being available all day. The chilled-out atmosphere in the shared space makes this a desirable budget-friendly place to stay in Leon Nicaragua. There is a small swimming pool, book exchange, board games, pool table, hammock, and bar access all day with the honour system. Sounds like a cool and cheap place to stay!

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HOTELS | Best Cheap Places To Stay in Leon Nicaragua

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Casa de Los Berrios

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Category: Couples, Family

Casa de Los Berrios is a wonderful, family-owned courtyard-style hotel, with beautiful tropical plants and colonial character. The property gets a 10-out-of-10 for location, it’s just a short walk from the main plaza. The rooms are simple, spacious, and very clean. All have tables and chairs outside, so you can sit and relax in the shade planning trips or reading books. There is a kitchen which we used to keep our drinks cool in the fridge. The couple who own Casa de Los Berrios are super-friendly and welcomed us with open arms. The lady, Marisa, knew some English words, had a great sense of humour and nothing was too much trouble. They will book shuttles, and tours and will happily answer any questions you may have. This hotel is not for late-night party-goers. The doors are locked at 10 pm and you need to ring one of the family to be let back in.  // Hotel recommendation by Vanessa | Wanders Miles

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Hotel La Posada del Doctor

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Category: Couples, Family

The Hotel La Posada del Doctor is a comfortable three-star hotel ideally located in the historic centre of Leon, Nicaragua. All of the rooms at the hotel face inward into the garden courtyard. There is also a shared open-air lounge with a pool table, drinking water, and coffee in the mornings. Each room offers air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Some rooms include one bed while others offer two, so groups of various sizes will be comfortable there. In addition, guests at Hotel La Posada del Doctor can enjoy complimentary breakfast, WiFi, and private parking. One of the more unique things about Hotel La Posada del Doctor is the pets it keeps on-site. In addition to a friendly cat that hangs out in the lobby and lounge, there are three turtles living in the central garden. // Hostel recommended by Brodi from Our Offbeat Life

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Hotel Libano

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Category: Solo travellers, Couples, Family

Hotel Libano is only one block away from the cathedral, so you really are in the heart of Leon Nicaragua giving you easy access to everything the city has to offer. With single, twin, doubles, triple and quadruple rooms, they cater to all types of travellers. The hotel is family-owned with highly-rated in the hospitality stakes. They are pet-friendly and provide a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. A Nicaraguan breakfast is offered with traditional Gallo Pinto, eggs, pancakes, fruit, and more. Hotel Libano is a popular choice of budget accommodation in Leon Nicaragua.

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Al Sole Guesthouse

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Category: Couples, Family

Al Sole Guesthouse is a 15-minute walk out of the centre of Leon Nicaragua in Barrio Zaragoza where you will experience a different side of the city but still with local amenities close. The colonial property is newly refurbished so everything looks bright and fresh, yet still in keeping with the traditional style. Al Sole Guesthouse has 6 en-suite rooms and 3 independent large apartments over 2 floors. The tropical garden is blessed with a much-needed private pool, and hammocks to kick back and read. There is a fully-equipped open-air kitchen available for all guests to use, although there is an option for continental breakfast to be served.

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Hostal Casa Abierta

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Category: Couples, Family

Two blocks from the main plaza in Leon, you will discover this hidden gem, Hostal Casa Abierta. With the traditional colonial layout and swimming pool as the centrepiece, all rooms have a wonderful garden view, only a few steps away from a refreshing dip. There is a restaurant and bar that serves breakfast, and delicious dishes throughout the day including vegan/vegetarian options. Hostal Casa Abierta is one of the cheap places to stay in Leon Nicaragua which is hard to believe when you experience what you get for your money. With happy staff, peaceful surroundings, top location and great price, what’s not to love?

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