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Reviews of Casa Lula León Hostal

1ra Avenida SE, León, Nicaragua

#1 of 38 hotels in León

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 186 hostel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Casa Lula is everything a hostel should be, thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful and quiet hostel, so nice to use a great kitchen while travelling!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mosquitoes- even with repellant, had many bites. Lighting very low, almost dark, hard to read or see tiny things, need curtains for beds. Better ventilation- extremely hot at night, difficult to sleep - rooms are open in the front, but no windows in the back- so hot just recirculates with the fans. Beds are too small - need longer beds for taller people

    Cleaning several times daily, nice decor, quiet at night, good location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean rooms, great for relaxing and big kitchen. The dog was the cutest! Free coffee in the morning. Everything in walking distance.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Nice little hotel in a good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The rooms do not have an air conditioner, only a ceiling fan, which doesn't cool very well in the hot, humid climate. The room and bathroom were a bit dim, especially on the ground floor. Upstairs rooms are a bit brighter and with more natural light. The owners graciously offered to move me to an upstairs room after my first night, but I declined. They shut down the hotel promptly at 9:00 pm. All lights off. One evening another guest and I were relaxing in the garden reading and enjoying the weather when the lights suddenly went out. No announcement or warning -- just suddenly plunged us into darkness. (Maybe it was on a timer. I don't know). It was a bit unsettling. The rooms are supposed to be cleaned Tuesday and Saturday. I was there Sunday - Wednesday, but my room was not cleaned. Despite these minor complaints, I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel, and thought it was a good value for the money. I recommend it, and would certainly stay there again.

    This hotel is in a good location only about 2 blocks from the mercado and 3 blocks from Plaza Central. The room is modern and clean. The bathroom had 2 bath towels, a hand towel, and a terrycloth bathroom mat and bath rug, which is more generous than most places. The room also has a full-length mirror. WiFi worked well, and there are outlets by the bed. There is a shared kitchen and a lovely small garden with hammocks, chairs, and benches. The owners are an American husband and his Nicaraguan wife. She lived in the States for many years, so is fluent in English. She is also very kind and personable. The hotel is clean and quiet. I heard the occasional rooster, but no street noise.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had no issues with parking there but if there are a number of cars it will be an issue. The property does advise that parking is limited and on a first come basis.

    A super well equipped and well presented hostel only 5 minutes walk from the Basilica. Probably the best presented 'hostel' we have ever stayed in. We were lucky enough to have an option of a room with AC which we were glad to pay for in addition as it was super hot when we were there.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could be some filter water for refill available

    Staff were friendly and welcoming. Bed were comfortable and warm AC available Hostel is beautiful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    Truly a home from home !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    A very warm welcome from Roger and Selina who were always around to give helpful advice or just a chat about our day. The whole place was super clean ! With 9(?) rooms there was a friendly but not noisy vibe. The kitchen was well equipt and so cooking meals was easy. Coffee was brewed was provided for free around breakfast time . The WiFi was excellent . Comfortable communal sitting area with hammocks . Very good location close to the cathedral. We paid extra for A/C in our too was it was really hot in Leon. I would highly recommend this place to stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's no A/C in the room and it was INCREDIBLY hot and that made it almost hard to sleep at night. There was not much ventilation in the room so day and night it was very hot in there.

    The room was nicely decorated, it was clean and the place really well located. Also the kitchen in the hostel was well equipped, also very clean. We had super nice chats with the staff, they are a lovely couple and they care very much about the hostel and the guests' wellbeing.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    9.0
    Good hostel with the best shared kitchen
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The general mosquito situation was bad in our room and in the shared bathroom when we were there but it might have been something temporary

    Wonderful shared kitchen, lovely garden, friendly and caring staff, mosquito net to sleep under

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    9.0
    Very good location and cleanlines.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    AC is available for additional price.

    Clean and comfortable rooms. Good kitchen facilities. Friendly and helpfull staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    8.0
    Tranquil place to stay in Leon!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room could've been a little bigger and another bathroom added.

    The hostel staff are very friendly and welcoming. The beds are comfy and it is quiet at night so you wake up rested. The kitchen is one of the most well-equipped I have seen for a hostel, so you can cook with comfort.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room, extremely hot without AC (which was quite expensive and can only be used for specific time)

    Good location, nice staff, well equipped kitchen, nice common area

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    10
    Amazing Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a beautiful and comfortable hostel. The kitchen is very well equipped. The rooms and common areas are very clean. We had fun with Canelo the German Shepherd.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved staying here, Roger the host is a mine of information, the room was clean and comfortable, very close to the cathedral but lovely and quiet. I wish I could have had longer here, and if I come back to León I would absolutely stay here again!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Excellent!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    Would definitely recommend lovely place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing but it is very hot in Leon and you may be wise to pay the extra 10 usd a night and get aircon.

    The owners and staff are lovely. It was very clean, lots of towels. The outside space was great for chilling in. Very close to the centre but quiet.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedroom was too hot

    Nice kitchen and common areas, free coffee, cute dog and cat, friendly stuff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not the hotels fault, but was woken up severely many times by a drunken neighbour in dorm...hmmm

    Nice staff, inner yard and location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was too hot with south facing wall

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    10
    Perfect place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is really great. Close enough to the city centre and yet sufficiently away from most of the city noises. Well organised hostel. Nice room.plenty of storage. Cold shower (but frankly you definitely do not need hot water in this heat). Great wifi. Ample room to relax in their inner garden. Kind staff who leave you at ease but are also very receptive to any questions you might have. In short: one of the best I've encountered in Nicaragua so far.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was awesome. The couple who run the hostel are super friendly and have a ton of great local knowledge and recommendations. The rooms are nice and the courtyard and kitchen are brilliant.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    10
    I went to Leon to relax, this place is perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Zero

    Amazingly clean, floors being mopped continuously, hand towels changed daily, kitchen very well equipped and cleaned daily. Plus a beautiful garden to chill, Leon is hot.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I just wish they offered a breakfast but that is not a complaint.

    It was very clean, the owners and staff were all very helpful. Location was also great. Large kitchen, coffee in the morning.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect place to stay!!! The owners are very friendly and helpful.. Rooms are nice with a very comfortable bed! And there is a wonderful garden with a shared kitchen that you can prepare your meals! And coffee for free 😉

    Stayed in January 2024

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