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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.

S
Shannon
From
Australia
The owners Daniela & Tony went above and beyond for their guests to make sure we were all comfortable and had everything for our stay. Beds in the dorm were comfortable, bathroom was clean, everyone had a fan, drinking water provided, hammocks, a delicious affordable breakfast was also an option which I highly recommend! The location was close to the ferry port, it was very easy to explore other parts of the island by renting a scooter.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
Price from
US$23
1 night, 2 adults

Cocos Hostel

Moyogalpa (Near Rivas)

Cocos Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Moyogalpa. The hostel features both free WiFi and free private parking.

L
Lisa
From
United Kingdom
Lovely place to stay. Highly recommend. Rooms clean and well equipped. Family run hostel and they were very welcoming and helpful. Small restaurant on site with really good food and coffee for a good price. Central location and only 10 min walk from the port.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$18
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 features free WiFi and a bar.

H
Honingh
From
Netherlands
The room was nice and right next to the pool. The rooftop is stunning and the staff was very friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews
Price from
US$28.50
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.

X
XUEJUN
From
Australia
The peaceful and lush environment
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults

Loren's house

Moyogalpa (Near Rivas)

Featuring a garden, Loren's house is located in Moyogalpa in the Ometepe region, 36 km from Maderas Volcano.

J
Jane
From
United Kingdom
Great location 10 minutes walk into Moyogalpa. Lorena and Martín were very welcoming and helpful. Arranged a scooter for me. Lovely patio with chairs and hammocks.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

Nalu Nalu Hostel

San Juan del Sur (Near Rivas)

Boasting a garden, Nalu Nalu Hostel is set in San Juan del Sur in the Rivas Region region, 200 metres from San Juan del Sur Beach and 4.1 km from Christ of the Mercy Nicaragua.

M
Matteo
From
Germany
It had a very nice vibe. Small but pretty. It’s a very calm and relaxing hostel, ideally when you want to get your head free and be close to the beach. The staff is super friendly. For this price you definitely won’t find anything better. I life in Managua and will definitely come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
Price from
US$32.40
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Life is Good

Moyogalpa (Near Rivas)

Situated in Moyogalpa, 39 km from Maderas Volcano, Hostel Life is Good features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

E
Erik
From
Czech Republic
Beautiful hostel, friendly and helpfull staff, all well organized, clean rooms, comfy bed, high speed internet and fantastic food. Bar with biggest selection of beers I saw in Nicaragua. What more could one want?
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Monkey House Hostel

Tola (Near Rivas)

Located in Tola, a few steps from Playa Gigante, Monkey House Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

G
Georgia
From
Colombia
Location is amazing! Sound of the waves was super relaxing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 270 reviews
Price from
US$32
1 night, 2 adults

EL TUMBO

El Gigante (Near Rivas)

Set in El Gigante, 400 metres from Playa Gigante, EL TUMBO offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

M
Merel
From
Netherlands
Perfect place to stay if you are looking for a cozy hostel with friendly staff and a relaxed vibe. Perfect location in relation to the Spanish school to improve your Spanish, not to mention you have several top surf spots within walking distance! There is a large living room with a bar where you can get drinks. Everyone usually sits here chatting, drinking, watching a movie, playing ping pong or a game of pool. Almost every evening there is something to do in or around the hostel such as Burger night, Taco night and Trivia night. There is a communal kitchen with all amenities and various places where you can relax, such as several hammocks or sofas. The Garden will soon be renovated with, among other things, a volleyball field. There is already a slackline and campfire spot available! And don't forget to cuddle or play with the cutest dog (Lobo) and sweetest cat (Venus)!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

Casa Oro Eco Hostel

San Juan del Sur (Near Rivas)

Casa Oro Eco Hostel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in San Juan del Sur.

S
Samantha
From
United Kingdom
The hostel was in a fab location, loved all the effort put in to try and make your stay comfortable, loved the decora and art very cool. Great breakfast choice of nica breakfast or one with fruits. Staff were very helpful especially the girl at breakfast. Would recommend staying here. But would maybe opt for a dorm instead of a room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 448 reviews
Price from
US$51.11
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$23
    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
  • 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
  • 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