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Hostal El Rio

Hostel

7ta Avenida NE Green, blue and white house

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
15 mentions

staff were really helpful , organised tours, sorted my transport and everyone sm…

Staff is super nice

Breakfast available
11 mentions

Good breakfast

Tipico breakfast is good

Pool
9 mentions

Swimmingpool

Amazing courtyard with nice pool

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

Beds are really comfortable

The bed was comfortable

Clean rooms
5 mentions

Clean pool and nice lounge area

It has a good number of showers and toilets, that were always clean, tidy and we…

Great location
2 mentions

It has many facilities and always striving to improve and create more, like a co…

Overview

Located in León, Hostal El Rio features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. Guest rooms include bed linen. You can play table tennis at the hostel. The nearest airport is Augusto Cesar Sandino International, 102 km from Hostal El Rio, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Traveller reviews

S

Sonicluc

solo_traveller

April 7, 2026

6

Swimmingpool

H

Hilary

couple

March 25, 2026

7

staff were really helpful , organised tours, sorted my transport and everyone smiled. Good breakfast.

A

Aurore

solo_traveller

March 15, 2026

9

Really nice hostel.

Amazing courtyard with nice pool. Beds are really comfortable. Tipico breakfast is good. Staff is super nice. Kitchen is well equipped.

P

Paulo

solo_traveller

March 10, 2026

7

Friendly staff. Clean pool and nice lounge area. Easy to find. Quick check in. Fair price. Breakfast was between one of two options. Free water dispenser.

E

Enrique

couple

January 10, 2026

5

Nothing special about the place

The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, particularly the girl working in the afternoon shift. The bed was comfortable. Breakfast was very good but didn't have options. Milk had an extra cost.

M

Matthew Konski

solo_traveller

November 11, 2025

9

Great value for your money and the staff was really pleasant

Great place for the money. Staff was extremely pleasant and accomodating.

I

Isabella

extended_group

October 5, 2025

1

There was no running water despite the heat in Leon. Staff did not seem to care either to fix this issue despite my frie

J

JONATHAN ALEJANDRO

solo_traveller

September 14, 2025

10

Family Friendly Quiet and great for digital nomads

I

Isabella

solo_traveller

July 20, 2025

2

There was limited running water during my stay

석훈

couple

March 15, 2025

8

The staffs were kind.

A

Anca

solo_traveller

January 29, 2025

10

Lovely stay

From the start the lovely and warm staff stood out for me. Leni, Gabriel and Mercedes were always available and helpful. I got shown around the property and was given all the necessary information straight away. I also got recommendations and instructions for places in Leon to eat or visit. The space seems small but opens up with a spacious back garden where you can lounge in the hammock, swim in the pool, chill on the sofas or play ping pong. The dorm was small and only had two bunk beds which meant more privacy, but also meant it was quite hot..but the fans provided sorted that problem for me. I had to take my breakfast early because I had to leave and Mercedes was only too glad to prepare it for me with a big smile and we had a nice conversation. The communal kitchen seemed well equipped, though I haven't used it much. And there's many helpful signs to tell you all the info you need to know - bins for recycling, rules for the fridge, etc. It has a good number of showers and toilets, that were always clean, tidy and well stocked. It even has a cheap same-day laundry service. It is a budget hostel, with a simple and modest decor, but one that I found charming. It has many facilities and always striving to improve and create more, like a co-working space in the near future.

Z

Zahra

couple

November 11, 2024

7

Passable.

It was a quiet place with a lovely pool to use, it helped with cooling down. breakfast in the morning was nice and staff were friendly.

A

Adam Hughes

solo_traveller

October 15, 2024

10

Really nice place

A

Amy

couple

September 7, 2024

8

Leon

The staff were super lovely, a super refreshing pool, great breakfast and not too far from town.

M

Matúš

couple

August 30, 2024

10

Very nice, recommended for backpackers.

The boy working at the reception in the morning was truly friendly and helpful, the pool was clean and refreshing, the breakfast was nice, they offer very quick laundry service and may help to arrange tours and various activities. We ended up prolonging our stay as we really liked León and the accommodation. As a bonus, they have a very friendly dog Canella ❤️

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Jules Borré

couple

August 24, 2024

9

Best gallo pinto so far, breakfast. Kitchen was ok. Nice neighbourhood. Nice rooms, pool was nice!

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Anca

solo_traveller

July 25, 2024

10

Lovely stay

From the start the lovely and warm staff stood out for me. Leni, Gabriel and Mercedes were always available and helpful. I got shown around the property and was given all the necessary information straight away. I also got recommendations and instructions for places in Leon to eat or visit. The space seems small but opens up with a spacious back garden where you can lounge in the hammock, swim in the pool, chill on the sofas or play ping pong. The dorm was small and only had two bunk beds which meant more privacy, but also meant it was quite hot..but the fans provided sorted that problem for me. I had to take my breakfast early because I had to leave and Mercedes was only too glad to prepare it for me with a big smile and we had a nice conversation. The communal kitchen seemed well equipped, though I haven't used it much. And there's many helpful signs to tell you all the info you need to know - bins for recycling, rules for the fridge, etc. It has a good number of showers and toilets, that were always clean, tidy and well stocked. It even has a cheap same-day laundry service. It is a budget hostel, with a simple and modest decor, but one that I found charming. It has many facilities and always striving to improve and create more, like a co-working space in the near future.

J

Jake

couple

July 2, 2024

8

Really Friendly staff

M

Marian

solo_traveller

June 1, 2024

9

Employees very friendly

R

Rebecca

solo_traveller

May 17, 2024

7

Nice hostal but location is a bit far out

When I checked in, they told me there was an issue with the bigger dorm I'd booked so moved me to a room with a bunk bed which I had to myself the entire time. The breakfast was a típico nicaraguense breakfast. Being vegan, I just had the rice, beans and plantain. The staff were really helpful and kind. The hostal was nice and clean and not a party hostal which I really liked.

Facilities

Activities

Table tennis

Cleaning services

Laundry room

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

General

WiFi available in all areas, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Bicycle parking

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Garden, Terrace

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Safety & security

Key access, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Lockbox key collection at the property

Services

Shuttle service, Shared lounge/TV area, 24-hour front desk, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Express check-in/check-out, Currency exchange, Ironing service, Packed lunches, Tour desk, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Family Double Room

The family room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 2 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room

The double room includes a private bathroom equipped with a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room

This double room has a private bathroom, air conditioning and garden views. The unit has 3 beds.

Max 5 guests 13 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Economy Double Room

The double room includes a shared bathroom fitted with a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom0

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 07:00 until 12:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that the air conditioning has an extra charge of 5 American dollars per night.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 3:23 PM

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Hostal El Rio - 0 Star Hotel in Leon Nicaragua