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La Urraca Loca Hostel

Balgue

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.

J
JennyFromTheIsland
From
Canada
Without a doubt the best hostel I've stayed at throughout the entire Central America. The huts are tucked away in a lush tropical garden and it is a little heaven of peace and calm. This is not a party hostel and I loved the chill vibe. The only sounds you'll hear are the birds (hence the name of the hostel). I was in an 8-bed dorm which was a bit tight but each bed has its own fan the the bed was comfortable - I slept like a baby. The facilities are super clean, one of rare places that sorts out trash for recycling, there is a lovely terrace and upper chillout area where you can see the Concepcion volcano. They offer breakfast at a good price and the typical Nica breakfast was delicious. There's a different evening meal on offer every day but I didn't try any. The staff were really kind and helped me organise a few things such as kayaking, transport, bike, etc. If I ever go back to Ometepe, I will definitely book this place again. Excellent!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

El Zopilote

Balgue

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...

d
daniele
From
Costa Rica
Beautiful hostel inside the pure jungle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 294 reviews
Price from
US$17.50
1 night, 2 adults

El Pital, Chocolate Paradise

Balgue

El Pital, Chocolate Paradise has a garden, private beach area, a terrace and restaurant in Balgue.

A
Aldas
From
Lithuania
Space is pretty amazing, people working and staying there also. Hippy vibes and nice sleep with lake speaking, good guitar to play
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 518 reviews
Price from
US$40
1 night, 2 adults

Raindance

Santa Cruz (Near Balgue)

Set in Santa Cruz, Raindance offers beachfront accommodation 1.7 km from Santo Domingo Beach and offers various facilities, such as an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a bar.

S
Suzanna
From
Denmark
The friendly staff, the bar atmosphere and the good food. I also love the pod beds with privacy curtains and they actually provide a USBC cable in the beds which was helpful because I left my charger in the last hostel I stay in!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
Price from
US$39
1 night, 2 adults

Rainbow Caravan Hostel

Las Pilas (Near Balgue)

Situated in Las Pilas, 17 km from Maderas Volcano, Rainbow Caravan Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

E
Elliot
From
United Kingdom
The place was very clean and tidy, tranquil, and no noise at night which is rare in Nicaragua because there's always someone making some noise. The food was quality, homemade vegan goodness. Making a fire was cool and it has all the modern amenities like a fridge and cooking equipment so you can bring beer. Didn't have any bugs unlike some of the other hostels i stayed in on Ometepe. It's quite a good location equidistance between the two towns and near the start of Volcan Concepción. I recommend renting an ATV rather than a scooter at the port and picking it up in Ometepe, don't trust the people on the San Jorge side. The hostel also offers scooter rental although I picked mine up at port. Very photogenic hostel and peaceful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$28
1 night, 2 adults

B&B, family run homestay, Hospedaje La Penita

Altagracia (Near Balgue)

Set in Altagracia, 16 km from Maderas Volcano, B&B, family run homestay, Hospedaje La Penita offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

J
Jessie
From
United Kingdom
very cosy, had everything you needed good location and Liz is very very friendly and helpful!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
US$18.90
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Santa Cruz Ometepe

Altagracia (Near Balgue)

Located in Altagracia, 1.2 km from Santo Domingo Beach, Hostel Santa Cruz Ometepe provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

E
Emmi
From
Costa Rica
Staff was very nice and super helpful. Food at the hostel is very good, the view is awesome and location exellent. I higly recommend this hostel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
Price from
US$23.76
1 night, 2 adults

Rancho Tranquillo

Moyogalpa (Near Balgue)

Located in Moyogalpa, Rancho Tranquillo offers beachfront accommodation 34 km from Maderas Volcano and provides various facilities, such as a garden and a terrace.

S
Sarah
From
Indonesia
Magnificent property 🫶 such a calm and nice place nestled into nature ! Amazing lovely host and extremely fair price for value !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews
Price from
US$23
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Life is Good

Moyogalpa (Near Balgue)

Situated in Moyogalpa, 39 km from Maderas Volcano, Hostel Life is Good features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

E
Erik
From
Czech Republic
Beautiful hostel, friendly and helpfull staff, all well organized, clean rooms, comfy bed, high speed internet and fantastic food. Bar with biggest selection of beers I saw in Nicaragua. What more could one want?
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults

Cocos Hostel

Moyogalpa (Near Balgue)

Cocos Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Moyogalpa. The hostel features both free WiFi and free private parking.

A
Anna Terezina
From
Italy
Everything was perfect! The place was super clean, the breakfast delicious and the staff it’s awesome, very friendly and kind, they really make you feel home. I booked for one night at first but I ended up spending there three more nights! If I’ll be in Ometepe again I will definitely stay there!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
Price from
US$16
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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  • Avg. price/night: US$25
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 294 reviews
    Excellent food, easy to book activities, lots of offers for activities on the farm. We really enjoyed that the hostel is in the forest
    Guest review by
    Romy
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$44
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 518 reviews
    We didnt like anything!! We are traveling for 5 month and it was in top 3 worst hostels.
    Guest review by
    lior
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: US$25
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews
    Great location, amazing cheap breakfast, scooter rental, clean room, really gooed private room. Nice common area.
    Guest review by
    Thijs
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$25
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews
    An amazing hostel, with the friendliest and most helpful staff and lovely chill vibes. Super clean and comfortable, this is definitely the best hostel on Ometepe Island and I would recommend it to everyone :) They have a well-equipped kitchen to cook in and a tasty menu - try the salad bowl and the crepes they are soooo tasty! There is a cosy hammock chill out space too.
    Guest review by
    Caitlin
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$25
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews
    Very nice hostel in a great location. The kitchen has everything you need and gets cleaned daily. The upstairs hangout area is comfortable and spacious. I used it for my yoga practice and just put two hammocks down to have a bit more space. The owners are very friendly and answer any question you might have.
    Guest review by
    Chiara
    Solo traveller