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La Urraca Loca Hostel, hotel in Mérida

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.

Great value, all the facilities you need. Unfortunately the power went out two of our three nights which led to very hot and sleepless nights. worth noting, but not much you can really do about it! Yummy breakfasts.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
364 reviews
Price from
£18
1 night, 2 adults
Los Chocoyos, hotel in Mérida

Set in Ometepe, 3.9 km from Maderas Volcano, Los Chocoyos offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Great spot for watching sunsets, room was perfect for us and it was super quiet and relaxing. Lovely & helpful staff and amazing Nicaraguan breakfasts (we ordered the same one every day). They can also sort out bike hire which is needed as it’s a secluded location but perfect for getting away from crowds and having a chill time.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
96 reviews
Price from
£13
1 night, 2 adults
Raindance, hotel in Mérida

Set in Santa Cruz, Raindance features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.7 km from Santo Domingo Beach.

Location is really good. The pool is huge and very nice. food is really good. The tree house is the coolest thing ever!!! The food is good and big portions. The Wednesday party was really fun!!
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
20 reviews
Price from
£30
1 night, 2 adults
El Zopilote, hotel in Mérida

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...

its located in the middle of the jungle and i liked it so much. also the food is the best that i had in my journey (really healthy also). who is searching nature, good vibes and adventures will enjoy
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
294 reviews
Price from
£19
1 night, 2 adults
El Pital, Chocolate Paradise, hotel in Mérida

El Pital, Chocolate Paradise has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Balgue. Located around 3 km from Santo Domingo Beach, the hostel with free WiFi is also 11 km away from Maderas Volcano.

Very Instagram perfect restaurant
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
485 reviews
Price from
£26
1 night, 2 adults
hostal Eco-Lodge La Chiponga, hotel in Mérida

Situated on the beach in Santo Domingo, 45 km from San Juan del Sur, hostal Eco-Lodge La Chiponga boasts a sun terrace and views of the mountain. Altagracia is 6 km away.

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.
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
75 reviews
Price from
£14
1 night, 2 adults
Rancho Tranquillo, hotel in Mérida

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

The place is amazing, but the owners are just the gem of the place. I've stayed in this place for a week, and it was so hard to leave. Tonny and and Daniela are just pure love, and family now. I will definitely miss them🧡
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
163 reviews
Price from
£17
1 night, 2 adults
B&B, family run homestay, Hospedaje La Penita, hotel in Mérida

This is a small family based hostel on only 2,5 KM from Altagracia. Surrounded by nature and close to Ogo de Agua, Altagracia, Vulcano Conseption and many more. Guest can enjoy the on-site bar.

Very friendly host family. Rooms are spacious and clean. Centrally situated on the island. Great value for money.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
28 reviews
Price from
£16
1 night, 2 adults
Sophie House, hotel in Mérida

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

It’s a bit aside from the port city Moyogalpa, so it’s very calm and almost no cars and people here, but still easy to reach by foot from the Centre (15 min walk). It has breakfast included and it’s home cooked food by the family. My room was very spacious, with 1 double and 1 single bed. They had outlets outside and inside, so i could work online here. Ask for both WiFi passwords! The host family was very nice and always tried to help, like when I needed a dentist they found a number. They don’t speak English (as most locals here) but with my broken Spanish and google translate we always understood each other. You can also ask them about the laundry option. Thanks for hosting me!
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
21 reviews
Price from
£27
1 night, 2 adults
Cocos Hostel, hotel in Mérida

Situated in Moyogalpa, Cocos Hostel has a garden. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
64 reviews
Price from
£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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Hostels that guests love in Mérida

  • Avg. price/night: £9.40
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 52 reviews
    It was quiet and relaxed at this place. It was just in front of the water. They had a mango tree with tasty mangos. Everyone was very friendly and we could use the kitchen for preparing our meals. We were also able to order food which was very tasty and cheap. We had a motorbike, so transportation was convenient, but without it would be as easy. Our room was clean, we had two fans and enough space for our luggage. The tap water was drinkable. It was filtered water from coming from the mountain 🏔️.
    Woik
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 336 reviews
    Well design infrastructure Little paradise on Earth Great staff in general Good food and big portion Lots of accomodation on the site (pool, games, books...) Double bed in the dorms were very confortable Well tuned hostel
    Nicolas
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 399 reviews
    Super location if you have your own transport otherwise $25 in a taxi from moyagalpa. Great location for kayaking the istian river and climbing maderas. Lovely gardens and views.
    Lucy
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 336 reviews
    The staff and community they have created make Finca Mystica the best place we have stayed throughout our trip through Central America. I was a bit concerned about being isolated and having all dinners at the hostel but this really works perfectly and the food is great.
    Charlotte
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £24.63
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 225 reviews
    This is a 10 from the heart. A very nice family, good food, great location. During the night, you can enjoy a sky full of stars. In the morning, at breakfast , there was a group of howler monkeys very close to us. Sunset views are great as well. The last bus from Moyogalpa to Merida leaves at 4.40pm and it’s a 2 hours trip. There is a sign on the left side of the road just as you leave Merida, the bus will drop you there. Otherwise, it’s a 20-30$ taxi trip. You can have lunch and dinner as well, food was delicious.
    Marian
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 145 reviews
    The home stay is amazing and not located in a crowded area with hostels. Teresa, the owner, is such a smart and lovely person. Her animals (dogs, cats, chicken) are amazing too.
    Michael
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £24.63
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 225 reviews
    Delicious food (besides breakfast possible lunch and dinner), very friendly and helpful family as owners, great location, quiet area, beautiful seaside view
    Ivana
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 399 reviews
    Big room, comfortable beds, A/C, good shower head/pressure. The pool and the view are amazing. Best part of that hostel. Food was ok.
    ugolev024
    Group
  • Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 336 reviews
    Loved my 4 nights here. The staff were super nice and helpful and served delicious food in enormous portions. It’s definitely not a party hostel, but the communal dinners made for a really nice and sociable atmosphere. Plus a beautiful, tranquil setting, lovely garden full of monkeys, cute dogs, double bed in the dorm, loads of hammocks… and great value when I booked (start of rainy season).
    Flo
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £18.66
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 153 reviews
    I stayed at the dorm : normal single beds, not bunk beds. 3 bed dorm. Calm. By the sea. Nice and cheap food and drinks. owner is nice. sunset in front of the hostel
    Inès
    Solo traveller
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