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Featuring inner courtyard views, Hostal San José in Somoto provides accommodation, a garden and a shared lounge. This guest house features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Some units in the guest house have private entrance and are fitted with desk and dressing room. Featuring a private bathroom with free toiletries, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are equipped with a terrace. At the guest house, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Continental and American breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes and fruits are available each morning at the guest house. Sightseeing tours are available around the property. A bicycle rental service is available at Hostal San José, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. The nearest airport is Toncontín International, 184 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, American

Private parking available


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Somoto
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Holly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was spotless and comfortable, had all the amenities and was perfect. The staff were so friendly, informative and very helpful! We were only staying for a night before we crossed the Nicaraguan border but it was an extremely comfortable...
  • Robertson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was so cute and clean and the people was so lovely and helpful
  • Margharita
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The owner was so sweet and made a delicious breakfast (also vegan options). The staff was very friendly and helpful. My boyfriend fell in love with the cute dogs. It was really easy to go to the canyons, definitely worth a visit!
  • Bianca
    Germany Germany
    The staff was so friendly and very helpful with getting us information on how to get to Somoto by public bus. We also booked the Somoto Canyon Tour with them and it was amazing. 100 percent recommendation! I got a freshly made vegan breakfast on...
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly place, really lovely breakfast, comfy room. Ideal location.
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean and modern. More like a mini hotel than a hostal. Very well run, great breakfast , and the owner Emir is a lovely guy, and very helpful.
  • Stephane
    France France
    Friendly and english speaking host Great local breakfast
  • Petrus
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Hostal San José is absolutely fantastic. The staff will help you with anything and they know what hospitality truly means. 10 out of 10!
  • Vanessa
    Canada Canada
    Fantastic home away from home! Friendly staff (accompanied by the cutest dog in the world, Negrito), delicious breakfast, and rooms are very clean and comfortable. I absolutely recommend it!
  • Eva
    Netherlands Netherlands
    This stay was great! The owner of the hostel is the best! He took us on a really nice canyoning trip and knows a lot about the area! The breakfast is also of good quality. He even bought us tickets for the expreso bus to Managua. We really...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hostal San José
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs US$1 per day.
  • Parking garage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Wake-up service
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
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Check-in
From 13:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Hostal San José

  • Check-in at Hostal San José is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Hostal San José offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
  • Guests staying at Hostal San José can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • American
  • Room options at Hostal San José include:

    • Triple
    • Double
    • Twin
  • Hostal San José is 450 yards from the centre of Somoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Hostal San José may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.