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Hostel Julieta

Rivas

Hostel Julieta is set in Rivas, 33 km from Christ of the Mercy Nicaragua, and has a terrace. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

E
Elin Sofie
From
Costa Rica
Private, safe and confortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults

Ruamoko Hostel

Rivas

Located in Rivas, less than 1 km from Santana Beach, Ruamoko Hostel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

F
Felix
From
Canada
The swimming pool is very nice and super clean. The owner is very helpful to guide us where are the surfing spots, eating out, etc. It is a nice spot! Excellent value!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

Rancho Tranquillo

Moyogalpa (Near Rivas)

Located in Moyogalpa, Rancho Tranquillo offers beachfront accommodation 34 km from Maderas Volcano and provides various facilities, such as a garden and a terrace.

A
Ariadna
From
Argentina
I had the best time with Tony and Daniela, they were very kind, welcoming and warm. They make you feel part of their family and have so many stories to tell. Daniela makes THE BEST breakfasts (I miss them). If I go back to Ometepe I'm definitely staying with them again. The room was nice and clean and at night you can hear a symphony of crickets and other elements of nature due to being away from the city. A really nice experience. Also, there's a beach right outside the hostel where you can see the most beautiful sunsets. It's a bit far from the center of the town (a 20 min walk) which is not too bad, just something to take into consideration. If you're renting a bike like most people do it's not going to make a difference for you, but I was on foot. Fortunately, Tony was very kind and picked me up on a motorbike at the port and took me back at the end of my stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
Price from
US$23
1 night, 2 adults

Hostal Villas Mexico

San Juan del Sur (Near Rivas)

Located in San Juan del Sur, 300 metres from Marsella Beach, Hostal Villas Mexico provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

E
Enoch
From
United States
We felt totally safe and enjoyed that it was a 4-5 minute walk to Playa Marsella. Playa Maderas was an 8 - 10 minute motorcycle ride and there were 3 or 4 more restaurants to choose from as well as options for surf board rentals and lessons.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$110.50
1 night, 2 adults

Cocos Hostel

Moyogalpa (Near Rivas)

Cocos Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Moyogalpa. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.

Y
Yoojeong
From
South Korea
Good sized room for 8 dollars a night is a bargain. It even had a private bathroom.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

the SPACE Jungle Oasis

San Juan del Sur (Near Rivas)

Set in San Juan del Sur, 70 metres from Nacascolo, the SPACE Jungle Oasis offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

a
amber
From
Spain
Beautiful place, great facilities and amazing staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

Hush Maderas

San Juan del Sur (Near Rivas)

Facing the beachfront, Hush Maderas offers 3-star accommodation in San Juan del Sur and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge.

F
Fraser
From
New Zealand
Absolutely loved this place!! Food was amazing, location is unbeatable and staff are great. Rooms have amazing views and very big.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews
Price from
US$36
1 night, 2 adults

Hola Ola Hostel

San Juan del Sur (Near Rivas)

Set within 300 metres of San Juan del Sur Beach and 1.2 km of Christ of the Mercy Nicaragua, Hola Ola Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in San Juan del Sur.

M
Marta
From
Netherlands
Best hostel in Nicaragua with staff that really cares for us and it has so many nice different arranged plans every day, like different surf spots, bonfire, movies, karaoke and other events ! I super recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults

Sophie House

Moyogalpa (Near Rivas)

Located in Moyogalpa, Sophie House offers 3-star accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The hostel also provides free WiFi and free private parking.

A
Adam Hughes
From
United Kingdom
It was friendly, quite the garden was a nice place to relax .the breakfast was really nice and included in the price. It was about a 15-minute walk from town.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults

Hostal Casa Moreno

Moyogalpa (Near Rivas)

Hostal Casa Moreno has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Moyogalpa. This 3-star hostel offers a bar.

J
Johannes
From
Germany
Great place, nice view and really central. they help you to organize taxis to do excursions.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews
Price from
US$28.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Hostel Julieta

Rivas

Hostel Julieta is set in Rivas, 33 km from Christ of the Mercy Nicaragua, and has a terrace. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

E
Elin Sofie
From
Costa Rica
Private, safe and confortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults

Ruamoko Hostel

Rivas

Located in Rivas, less than 1 km from Santana Beach, Ruamoko Hostel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

F
Felix
From
Canada
The swimming pool is very nice and super clean. The owner is very helpful to guide us where are the surfing spots, eating out, etc. It is a nice spot! Excellent value!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

Rancho Tranquillo

Moyogalpa (Near Rivas)

Located in Moyogalpa, Rancho Tranquillo offers beachfront accommodation 34 km from Maderas Volcano and provides various facilities, such as a garden and a terrace.

A
Ariadna
From
Argentina
I had the best time with Tony and Daniela, they were very kind, welcoming and warm. They make you feel part of their family and have so many stories to tell. Daniela makes THE BEST breakfasts (I miss them). If I go back to Ometepe I'm definitely staying with them again. The room was nice and clean and at night you can hear a symphony of crickets and other elements of nature due to being away from the city. A really nice experience. Also, there's a beach right outside the hostel where you can see the most beautiful sunsets. It's a bit far from the center of the town (a 20 min walk) which is not too bad, just something to take into consideration. If you're renting a bike like most people do it's not going to make a difference for you, but I was on foot. Fortunately, Tony was very kind and picked me up on a motorbike at the port and took me back at the end of my stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews
Price from
US$23
1 night, 2 adults

Hostal Villas Mexico

San Juan del Sur (Near Rivas)

Located in San Juan del Sur, 300 metres from Marsella Beach, Hostal Villas Mexico provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

E
Enoch
From
United States
We felt totally safe and enjoyed that it was a 4-5 minute walk to Playa Marsella. Playa Maderas was an 8 - 10 minute motorcycle ride and there were 3 or 4 more restaurants to choose from as well as options for surf board rentals and lessons.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$110.50
1 night, 2 adults

Cocos Hostel

Moyogalpa (Near Rivas)

Cocos Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Moyogalpa. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.

Y
Yoojeong
From
South Korea
Good sized room for 8 dollars a night is a bargain. It even had a private bathroom.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

the SPACE Jungle Oasis

San Juan del Sur (Near Rivas)

Set in San Juan del Sur, 70 metres from Nacascolo, the SPACE Jungle Oasis offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

a
amber
From
Spain
Beautiful place, great facilities and amazing staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews
Price from
US$45
1 night, 2 adults

Hush Maderas

San Juan del Sur (Near Rivas)

Facing the beachfront, Hush Maderas offers 3-star accommodation in San Juan del Sur and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge.

F
Fraser
From
New Zealand
Absolutely loved this place!! Food was amazing, location is unbeatable and staff are great. Rooms have amazing views and very big.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews
Price from
US$36
1 night, 2 adults

Hola Ola Hostel

San Juan del Sur (Near Rivas)

Set within 300 metres of San Juan del Sur Beach and 1.2 km of Christ of the Mercy Nicaragua, Hola Ola Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in San Juan del Sur.

M
Marta
From
Netherlands
Best hostel in Nicaragua with staff that really cares for us and it has so many nice different arranged plans every day, like different surf spots, bonfire, movies, karaoke and other events ! I super recommend
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults

Sophie House

Moyogalpa (Near Rivas)

Located in Moyogalpa, Sophie House offers 3-star accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The hostel also provides free WiFi and free private parking.

A
Adam Hughes
From
United Kingdom
It was friendly, quite the garden was a nice place to relax .the breakfast was really nice and included in the price. It was about a 15-minute walk from town.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults

Hostal Casa Moreno

Moyogalpa (Near Rivas)

Hostal Casa Moreno has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Moyogalpa. This 3-star hostel offers a bar.

J
Johannes
From
Germany
Great place, nice view and really central. they help you to organize taxis to do excursions.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews
Price from
US$28.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Avg. price/night: US$28.75
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
There were only two redeeming qualities this hostel possessed to make our stay somewhat bearable: the volunteers and the proximity to Playa Amarillo. The volunteers were terrific, very friendly, very helpful, and excelled at giving the place some energy. The hostel is located just five minutes from Playa Amarillo, which was some fantastic surfing while we were there and something I would recommend to anyone that surfs, especially beginner to intermediate surfers.
Guest review by
Ruairidh
Group
Avg. price/night: US$45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
The location of the hostel is just perfect. Small cabins surounded by coconut trees. Its remote but you feel safe all the time. 5 min walk to the beautiful beach of Popoyo. Trent couldn't be a better host. In the morning you get an awesome breakfast with fresh fruits from the area and in the evenings Trent will explore the local kitchen with you.
Guest review by
Alexander
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Great stay at Ruamoko hostel. The owner welcomes you with a smile and kindness. The dormitory is big and spacious there are even 2 bathrooms in the room of 8! The sea is just next door and the atmosphere is really cool in the hostel. I recommend :)
Guest review by
Antoine
Solo traveller