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hostal Eco-Lodge La Chiponga, hotel in Santo Domingo

Set in Santo Domingo, 100 metres from Santo Domingo Beach, hostal Eco-Lodge La Chiponga offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

I really enjoyed my stay at La Chiponga, the staff was really nice and helpful with facilities and good advices for activities ! They really care about how you feel. The hostel is made of recuperation materials and it’s really good. Monkeys are literally living with you, you can particularly see them on early mornings and sunset time. Very good location, just in front of the beautiful beach of Santo Domingo.
Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
81 reviews
Price from
£14.99
1 night, 2 adults
La Urraca Loca Hostel, hotel in Balgue

La Urraca Loca Hostel has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Balgue. Featuring barbecue facilities, the property is located within 12 km of Maderas Volcano.

The owners are super friendly and help you organise trips etc. Location - very green and relaxing Private room bungalows are great value for money
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
367 reviews
Price from
£20.12
1 night, 2 adults
El Zopilote, hotel in Balgue

El Zopilote Permaculture Farm/hostel is a backpackers hostel and a permaculture farm at the same time. We offer various types of hospitality like private rooms, dormitories, camping areas and...

Amazing project, make sure to check out the tours.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
307 reviews
Price from
£16.52
1 night, 2 adults
B&B, family run homestay, Hospedaje La Penita, hotel in Altagracia

Set in Altagracia, 16 km from Maderas Volcano, B&B, family run homestay, Hospedaje La Penita offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

We absolutely loved the welcome Mark and Lisette gave us. The location was fantastic and breakfast and supper is really good. Mark gave us a Salsa workshop, which we really liked. They really did their best to make your stay unique. It is also very nice that you can rent a scooter right from the hostel.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
30 reviews
Price from
£20.12
1 night, 2 adults
Rainbow Caravan Hostel, hotel in Las Pilas

Situated in Las Pilas, 17 km from Maderas Volcano, Rainbow Caravan Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

The place was very clean and tidy, tranquil, and no noise at night which is rare in Nicaragua because there's always someone making some noise. The food was quality, homemade vegan goodness. Making a fire was cool and it has all the modern amenities like a fridge and cooking equipment so you can bring beer. Didn't have any bugs unlike some of the other hostels i stayed in on Ometepe. It's quite a good location equidistance between the two towns and near the start of Volcan Concepción. I recommend renting an ATV rather than a scooter at the port and picking it up in Ometepe, don't trust the people on the San Jorge side. The hostel also offers scooter rental although I picked mine up at port. Very photogenic hostel and peaceful.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
7 reviews
Price from
£25.91
1 night, 2 adults
El Pital, Chocolate Paradise, hotel in Balgue

El Pital, Chocolate Paradise has a garden, private beach area, a terrace and restaurant in Balgue.

I like the location, the cheesecakes, the restaurant
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
539 reviews
Price from
£32.19
1 night, 2 adults
Hostel Santa Cruz Ometepe, hotel in Altagracia

Located in Altagracia, 1.2 km from Santo Domingo Beach, Hostel Santa Cruz Ometepe provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

The location was good. Nice view of the volcano from the porch.
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
81 reviews
Price from
£20.36
1 night, 2 adults
Cabañas Privadas Dilany, hotel in Moyogalpa

Cabañas Privadas Dilany is located in Moyogalpa. With free WiFi, this 3-star hostel has a garden and a restaurant.

The cabañas are owned by a local family that really put their customers first. We were picked up at the ferry, last minute taxi request was handled by the father of the family himself, and the sons were always around to answer any questions. The WhatsApp service was amazing and we always had an answer within the half hour. The location is beautiful and remote. There is an amazing and remote beach nearby that is perfect for the sunset. You can do laundry and have breakfast or dinner that is done/prepared by the mother of the family. It was a real great experience to stay here with this family!
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
110 reviews
Price from
£16.10
1 night, 2 adults
Rancho Tranquillo, hotel in Moyogalpa

Facing the beachfront in Moyogalpa, Rancho Tranquillo features a garden and a terrace. Free WiFi and a tour desk are featured. All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area.

The most amazing place in Ometepe!!! Daniela and Tony are just incredible, never felt so home anywhere during my travels. Honestly, I can't wait to go back there soon. Thank you so so much! Already miss you!
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
173 reviews
Price from
£14.49
1 night, 2 adults
Hostel Life is Good, hotel in Moyogalpa

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.

Life is good!
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£20.12
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: £23.14
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 81 reviews
    Great place to chill, very natural. The staff was very kind and helpful. Just in front of the hostel you can find a little beach, super nice. And the monkeys all around was fun to see.
    Shirley
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £23.14
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 81 reviews
    Cheap option, Well located, good outdoors.
    Bréchon
    Young couple
  • Scored 4.6
    4.6
    Rated passable
    Disappointing
     · 5 reviews
    I loved the place, it is located a few meters from the beach, it was a very quiet place and a very beautiful view in the morning, we were able to go for a walk and we saw some monkeys, we have rented a Scooter in the place at a good price, the breakfast was very rich and the attention was very good it is a new Hostel and we liked to share with the staff that is very attentive we wish them much success and for us it was very nice to stay here we would have liked to stay more but it was our last night on the island.
    jafeth
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £23.14
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 81 reviews
    many recycled items, cheap
    Marilen
    Young couple