Best Hostels in Granada, Nicaragua for Solo Travellers, Couples, and Groups

"Oasis" is the perfect name for this hostel with the atmosphere of tropical resort. Check out the photos! Centered around a beautiful pool, this hostel has a variety of common areas with hammocks, a kitchen and nice dining area, rooftop deck, computers, TV room, and more. Both private rooms and dorms are available at very reasonable prices. Private rooms are available with and without ensuite bathrooms. Also, it's located in the middle of town, close to everything.

Guest reviews tend to highlight the cleanliness of the rooms and bathrooms, which are all well-kept and fairly modern.

A free all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast rounds out the list of amenities, and the front desk can help you set up tours and activities, including their daily trip for a swim in a volcanic crater. You can't go wrong here.

West of Granada, overlooking the Laguna de Apoyo, is this relaxing hostel full of natural atmosphere and Central American charm. The clear blue lake and water activities are the main focus of activities here, as they have free kayaks, a floating dock for simmers, and water toys. They also have some indoor activities for relaxing, such as a game room and an onsite restaurant and bar.

The rooms are nice and clean. The Paradiso offers dorms as well as private rooms, with and without ensuite bathrooms. Lockers, laundry, internet, and other standard amenities are also available. The staff is friendly and can help with anything you need, including tours and transportation.

Although this place is somewhat remote, guests love the "get away" feel of it for a few days.

In the middle of town, a block from the central park, the Mochilas is set in an old colonial building with a courtyard surrounding a relaxing Jacuzzi-like pool. It's walking distance to everything you could need. A variety of room types are available from dorms to smaller privates with shared bathrooms, plus full ensuite private rooms of different sizes. A communal kitchen helps those that wish to cook meet their budgets. Wi-Fi, laundry, games, and a cafe are also provided for the comfort of guests. Some rooms even have air conditioning.

On the edge of town, but still walking distance to many restaurants and stores, is this hostel in a newly constructed building. With modern and clean bathrooms and simple dorm rooms and privates, this hostel makes up for in cleanliness and comfort what it might lack in old-world charm. Private rooms have ensuite bathrooms, and the ensuite dorm rooms are on the smaller size so you don't have to share a shower with a large number of other guests.

The kitchen is also modern and available for self-caterers. The common area has a TV with cable, games, a cafe, and more. Bikes can be rented, and tour booking is also available.

Guest reviews state that the staff and owners are very friendly and helpful!

Surrounded by bars and restaurants in the middle of Granada, the Libertad has a social vibe. With two buildings, some of the rooms surround a central courtyard with a nicely-sized pool. The onsite bar serves up drinks for those looking to relax and stay in place instead of venturing out into town. Laundry, Wi-Fi, tour booking, games, and a shared kitchen are also available.

Dorms and private rooms are available, with and without ensuite bathrooms. An all-female dorm option is available as well.

Some guests give it negative reviews for cleanliness and the condition of the rooms. To be fair, this is one of the cheaper places in town and many guests are looking to party.