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Boasting a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Hostel Clandestino Maderas is set in Playa Maderas, 600 metres from Maderas Beach and 1.3 km from Marsella Beach. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

This hostel is a hidden gem in paradise. As soon as I got here I felt immediately relaxed. You feel in touch with nature. The room is very cozy as well and not too hot at night. Also, it’s really close to playa maderas.

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9.1
Wonderful
148 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

At the hostel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe, bed linen and a sea view. All units at Hush Maderas are equipped with a safety deposit box and a private bathroom.

Maderas Beach is 300 metres from the hostel, while Christ of the Mercy Nicaragua is 8 km away.

The View was amazing! and the management team and there staff made sure that everything was absolute Great i would Recommended this hotel to any body i had such a great time

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8
Very Good
387 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Hostal Villas Mexico is located 400 metres from Marsella Beach and 2 km from El Toro Beach. It features a garden with hammocks and free WiFi access in all areas.

Each room and bungalow has wooden décor, a furnished patio and a fan. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries.

We booked with Hostal Villas Mexico because it was budget friendly and close to Maderas. At first we felt a little out of place because no one spoke a lick on English and there were no other English speaking travellers there either, but as we were exploring the place a couple of ladies who work there introduced them selves and took the time to show us around and patiently dealt with our bad Spanish as we tried to communicate how appreciative we were that they were showing us the beautiful land. Apart from the free breakfast and coffee they had already made us, they also made us the most delicious fried fish rice and chips for lunch, and invited us for dinner! They were so accommodating lovely and sweet! I sadly can’t remember all their names…. Maria, Janet? I think haha And…. Gosh I don’t remember but three main ladies seem to run the joint and they are awesome! We joked around, got hugs, and it ended up being a very lovely stay. Cabana #2 was sooo clean, had a mini fridge, air conditioning, super comfy bed, tv with cable with lots of movies you can swap to English, Clean ensuite that provided plenty of TP, clean towels soap and shampoo. We Felt super safe and secure, as there is security at the front gate, and again breakfast, coffee and packed lunch included (though we had ours there) it was great! Very quiet and chill and surrounded by lots of trees and plants and they are adding more diversity and plants all around, can’t wait to revisit in 10 years to see how it looks! Super super close to marsella and 5 minute Moto ride to Maderas.

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8.6
Excellent
5 reviews
Price from
£52
per night

Set in San Juan del Sur, 70 metres from Nacascolo, the SPACE. Offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 2.3 km of San Juan del Sur Beach. The accommodation features nightclub and a business centre.

With a private bathroom fitted with a shower, rooms at the hostel also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also feature pool view. All guest rooms feature bed linen.

Excellent stay! The place is practically heaven on earth and was the best place to just chill and hang out. Dorms are nice with lockers, a safe and bed lights and their own private bathrooms.

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8.5
Very Good
398 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

At the hostel, every room comes with a desk, bed linen and a patio with a garden view. The rooms include a coffee machine, while some rooms have a balcony and others also feature city views. All rooms have a safety deposit box.

everything the stuff the rooms the breakfast

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7.3
Good
358 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Hostal Namborus is set in Rivas, 300 metres from San Juan del Sur Beach and 2.6 km from Nacascolo. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

At the hostel the rooms are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen.

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7.3
Good
3 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

Casa Oro Eco Hostel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in San Juan del Sur. The property is around 200 metres from San Juan del Sur Beach, 2.8 km from Nacascolo and 4 km from Christ of the Mercy Nicaragua. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

In general: I completely don’t understand the low rate of this hostel and from my point of view seen the price/quality ratio it deserves a way higher grade than it has now. -Comfortable bed with curtains + socket + big lockers -Ensuite bathroom in the dorm with toilet & shower (coldish, but was ok in the hot climate over there) -More toilets downstairs in the hostel -WiFi worked well (also in the dorm) -Lots of places to sit/hang out -Bus stop, restaurants, shops, ATM and beach all very nearby -I could pay with creditcard without extra charge -Free drinking water -Even breakfast included in the price -Friendly and helpful staff -They were renovating the place when I stayed there, so I’ll guess it will only be better when they’re done!

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6.9
Review score
629 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Set in San Juan del Sur, Hostel Rossy has free bikes, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is situated 100 metres from San Juan del Sur Beach, 2.9 km from Nacascolo and 4.3 km from Christ of the Mercy Nicaragua. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests.

It was good by the price of the room

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7.2
Good
22 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Located 40 meters from San Juan del Sur Beach, Hostel Tadeo San Juan del Sur offers lodging service and a Mexican restaurant.

At Hostel Tadeo San Juan del Sur you will find a bar and a shared kitchen. Other facilities offered include laundry service. The property offers free parking.

Staff was kind, breakfast was delicious, the dorm is so nice with tons of fresh air and a balcony perfect for your yoga practice 😜 and it’s full of hammocks fo just chill ! I stayed longer cuz I was sleeping so well !

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7.6
Good
234 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Surf Town Hostel has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in San Juan del Sur. Offering a bar, the property is located within 500 metres of San Juan del Sur Beach. The accommodation offers karaoke and a shared kitchen.

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9
Wonderful
1 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.
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Hostels that guests love in El Plantel

  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 148 reviews
    Where to start? Location, facilities, kitchen, vibe, surrounding nature... We could have not dreamt of a better place to get stranded. Sure, the way up to the hostel is steep and rocky, but so is life and you will be rewarded by a fresh breeze, likeminded people and the friendliest staff on earth (s/o to Philipp, Diego and Larissa). Whether you surf or not, you will enjoy your time as the team and fellow travellers organise regular events. We'll be back soon.
    Manuel
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 148 reviews
    This hostel is a hidden gem in paradise. As soon as I got here I felt immediately relaxed. You feel in touch with nature. The room is very cozy as well and not too hot at night. Also, it’s really close to playa maderas.
    Beatriz
    Solo traveler
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 148 reviews
    My stay at the Clandestino hostel was incredible - The hostel has a beautiful and homely atmosphere and Philip, Diego and Larry did everything to make us guests feel welcome. Great location for surfing and spending quality time.
    Anika
    Solo traveler
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 148 reviews
    Really cool hostel in the middle of the jungle! Great comfortable rooms with little bugs. Shower and toilet also in middle of jungle but very clean. Kitchen with beautiful view also clean.
    Thijs
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 148 reviews
    A very nice hostel, into the jungle.The stuff was really helpful and the atmosphere was great!
    Giannis
    Solo traveler
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 148 reviews
    Great location, really close to the beach & Hush for sunsets. The big open kitchen was ideal for long travellers and also served as a spot for everyone to hang out and socialise. The staff and guests were all super like minded and easy to get along with. Shout out to bingo night which was surprisingly fun.
    Parwak
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 148 reviews
    We had a fantastic time at Hostel Clandestino! The place has a very relaxed and chilled vibe, so I totally recommend it if you're open-minded and chilled. The staff is great and very helpful if you have any questions. It's only a 5-8 minute walk from beautiful Playa Maderas and is beautifully set upon a hill overlooking the scenery. I'd definitely stay here again when coming back to Nicaragua.
    Armin
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 148 reviews
    I had an amazing stay at Hostel Clandestino. I booked a room in the VW bus, which unfortunately had been booked already so Corrina upgraded me to the private cabin. Very nicely done, just completed. Beautiful and peaceful spot with everything you need and more.
    Marika
    Solo traveler
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 52 reviews
    just perfect! Amazing Cabanas, very clean, super safe, great food, especially breakfast, super helpful and friendly staff! one of our highlights of the trip!
    Olivia
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 148 reviews
    Amazing place! we had to prolong our stay several times because we couldn’t leave. best thing about it for us was the beautiful open kitchen overlooking the jungle. It’s super spacious and welcoming, and everyone just sort of hangs out there. makes it a really good hostel to socialise. great yoga deck from which you often can see monkeys playing in the tree tops.
    Rachel
    Young couple
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