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The 10 Best Hostels in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

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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.

Beautiful hostel which feels more like resort but still has great community vibes.

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8.5
Very Good
391 reviews
Price from
$15
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
382 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

Guest rooms at the hostel come with a seating area. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, while some rooms also offer a balcony and others also have sea views. All guest rooms have bed linen.

Very friendly staff from the moment we booked. The check-in process was easy and we felt welcomed the entire time. The beach is very close to the property and doesn't get a lot of people, which makes this paradise to just stay and chill.

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8.5
Very Good
48 reviews
Price from
$24.70
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
$66
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.

Loved the place, well worth the money and with a great location! The city tour was very informative and the volcano tour was also great!

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6.9
Review score
625 reviews
Price from
$14.76
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
356 reviews
Price from
$11
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
231 reviews
Price from
$8
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
$8
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
$42.30
per night

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.

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.

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9.2
Wonderful
146 reviews
Price from
$12
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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  • Avg. price/night: $37.44
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 321 reviews
    Really nice hostel with great rooms (good AC), and the owner was really friendly and helpful!
    Felix
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $46.80
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 315 reviews
    Great hostel - amazingly fast WiFi which was perfect for working. Clean rooms, hot shower and great location!
    Mr Penguin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $55.52
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 627 reviews
    cheap hostel right in the center with breakfast good value for money but you get what you pay for. Nice staff, and they have shuttle to madera beach (5$return)
    Sally
    Solo traveler
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 284 reviews
    Quaint little hostel. The view is great. Staff were friendly. Mostly younger backpackers, but we felt welcome.
    Scott
    Travelers with friends
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 242 reviews
    the best hostel we’ve stayed in after 6 weeks in Central America! such good value for money, beautiful rooms (we had one of the top ones with a view over the sea), amazing breakfast, lovely staff, beautiful views of the town and of the sunsets!! also the location is really quite central - probably 5 minutes away from the main square. it’s not in a touristy area but we thought that just made it nicer! also lots of lovely cats and dogs around. the local animals do bark quite a lot, but it never stopped us sleeping or woke us up!
    Leela
    Young couple
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 329 reviews
    Decent but basic hostel. Dorms were spacious and guy who runs it very friendly. Great location. Lacking a bit of atmosphere though.
    Thomas
    Solo traveler
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 284 reviews
    Carlos is an amazing host. He gave me great suggestions for different trips I could do around the area. The hostel is in a great location in town.
    Andrew
    Solo traveler
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 129 reviews
    Good budget choice, friendly owners and a nice location tucked away in a residential street away but still very close to the centre and main tourist area. Felt nice and safe. It was also pretty quiet at night.
    Saara
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $23.40
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 230 reviews
    Very well equiped kitchen (but no oil) and everything was extremely clean. Filtered water. Lots of seating areas. A member of staff was always in reception so felt very safe. Very quiet hostel and great location!
    Lucy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $28.75
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 171 reviews
    Great location. Just 5 min walk to the beach. Also all restaurants for lunch and dinner were nearby. Really affordable for low budget trips.
    Regina
    Young couple
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