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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.

amazing space, lots of areas to chill and an awesome pool

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8.5
Very good
392 reviews
Price from
£14
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
383 reviews
Price from
£19
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
£23
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
Fabulous
5 reviews
Price from
£62
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
626 reviews
Price from
£14
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
£10
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.

Exceptional Value. WiFi is excellent given the large number of people in this hostel and the included breakfast is very good for a freebie. You may also eat other meals there should you wish for reasonable prices. The room prices are exact too, so you won't be charged a penny over your booking rate - they're very precise with this which is always appreciated. Location is excellent too, with only a 1 minute walk to the beach, supermarket and centre. Hammocks galore :)

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7.6
Good
232 reviews
Price from
£7
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
£7
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
£39
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
Superb
146 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

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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: £29.93
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 321 reviews
    Really nice hostel with great rooms (good AC), and the owner was really friendly and helpful!
    Felix
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £37.42
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 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: £44.39
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 626 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 traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 284 reviews
    Quaint little hostel. The view is great. Staff were friendly. Mostly younger backpackers, but we felt welcome.
    Scott
    People with friends
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 243 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 traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 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 traveller
  • 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: £18.71
    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: £22.99
    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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