Hostal San José
Bed and Breakfast in Nicaragua
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this bed and breakfast
Featuring inner courtyard views, Hostal San José in Somoto provides accommodation, a garden and a shared lounge. This guest house features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Nicaragua
Available Rooms
1 Bunk • 161 ft²
Sleeps 4
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1 Queen • 129 ft²
Sleeps 3
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1 King • 139 ft²
Sleeps 4
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1 Double • 161 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Bunk • 161 ft²
Sleeps 4
You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing
££££
Reviews
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4.5
Very clean and modern. More like a mini hotel than a hostal. Very well run, great breakfast , and the owner Emir is a lovely guy, and very helpful.
5.0
Fantastic home away from home! Friendly staff (accompanied by the cutest dog in the world, Negrito), delicious breakfast, and rooms are very clean and comfortable. I absolutely recommend it!
4.5
Nice room, good bed. A fan, which is necessary.
A nice swing bench on a little terrace upstairs.
Kind, helpful staff. Booked the canyon tour with them, which was beautiful and adventurous.
Good location between the bus terminal and the centre of the village. Cute little doggy.
AC would have been nice in the room, with this heat.
They have a patio, but you can't sit there (yet). Maybe because they were working there.
The shower beams go in all directions. Also in your face or hair when you don't want it.
5.0
This stay was great! The owner of the hostel is the best! He took us on a really nice canyoning trip and knows a lot about the area! The breakfast is also of good quality. He even bought us tickets for the expreso bus to Managua. We really recommend this place!!
5.0
The place is very clean and nice. The staff is very nice and breakfast was very good. The communal area is also very quiet and good for working. Emir is very patient with helping me correct my elementary Spanish. Emir organized my Somoto Canyon tour, the Guide Bayardo had excellent service taking care of people. Lunch after the Canyon tour was also very delicious.
No complaints.
5.0
Great stay here - the room was very comfortable, owners were great and breakfast was delicious. We did the Canyon tour through the hotel and it was the highlight of our time in Nicaragua - thank you
5.0
Everything
Nothing
5.0
Very nice property. Clean rooms. Friendly, helpful staff. Good wifi. Cozy courtyard. Excellent breakfast in the morning. Good price! Secure parking available a block away. Credit card payment, no problem.
Small rooms without a desk or chair. Cold water shower.
5.0
Gorgeous place, beautiful rooms and relaxing vibe, safe parking for motorcycles just around the corner for $1 extra, delicious breakfast, definitely recommend!
Nothing, place was great!
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at Hostal San José. The hostel and rooms are very clean, well furnished and decorated. The staff is super nice and the two dogs lovely. We're really sad that we just stayed for one night. The hostel, Somoto and the surrounding is worth to stay for a while!
Just keep in mind that it is more a hotel then a hostel. So there is no shared kitchen. A refill option for water bottles would be great!
5.0
Very clean and comfortable with an amazing breakfast. The staff are incredibly helpful, friendly and welcoming. I would definitely stay here again.
4.5
The breakfast was tasty and the staff was superb. The rooms were nice and equipped with essential things needed. Ideal location for start of tour to Somoto canyon.
5.0
Good value for your money. Extremely friendly host with 2 cute little dogs. You can choose your breakfast: fruits with toasts/pancakes or tipico.
Nothing, really liked our stay :)
5.0
Everything! Hostal San Jose it’s a clean, comfortable place with extremely kind owners. Our room was spacious and had everything what we needed. it’s closed to the bus station and centre.
nothing
4.5
Very friendly staff. Helped us with registering a new Sim card for our phone, figuring out bus timetables and arranged a great Canyon tour. Breakfast was tasty, room and bathroom were spacious.
WiFi was a bit patchy.
Shower didn't have any hot water but wasn't too cold so we weren't bothered but if that's important to you, something to know.
5.0
Very comfortable, spacious, friendly and clean. the owner of the hostal gave us a wonderful tour of Somoto canyon. Breakfast was delicious.
5.0
The host was super and he even got up early to make me breakfast.
5.0
Nice room in good location. Tasty breakfast. The host is what makes this accommodation great. My advice is to do the Canyon tour with him. You can easily spend more than one day here as there is much to explore than the canyon like hot springs and petroglyphs.
5.0
Exceptionally clean, the owner Emir is such a kind and helpful person, the breakfast is fantastic. I went on a tour of the canyon organised by Emir using a local guide and it was brilliant.
5.0
Very nice place. Comfortable and quiet. The host helps you with every problem you have. The breakfast was nice as well!
Good for Canyon Tours. Near to the Somoto Bus Stop.
Nothing!
5.0
Everything was great! The owner were really nice, the breakfast delicious, the room clean and the guide for Somoto Canyon he organized was amazing.
5.0
Just perfect! Central location, breakfast is good and a hot shower! The best is the personnel, very kind and helpful! The tour we did through the Canyon was very nice. They even prepared sandwiches when we had to leave at 5 in the morning, so kind!
5.0
This hostel was really amazing! The location is perfect, since it is located in between the centre and the bus terminal. The hostel owner also arranges trips to the Somoto Canyon (and joins himself for the cliff diving!) which is really convenient. The beds were good as well.
4.0
Great location, delicious breakfast and lovely staff. Tours organised here for the Somoto canyon too. Easy short walk from the bus station.
More expensive than other places we've stay d for a triple room.
5.0
The owner is incredibly helpful and tries his best to make everybody happy. Special wishes for breakfast, recommendations for restaurants and everything is met. And then in my case he even sent me two things I forgot over there through Nicaragua. It was difficult and seemed impossible, but he made it happen, without asking anything in return.
Also the bed is comfortable, everything's clean and you can wash your clothes by hand and hang them if you want, which I found very useful.
Nothing
5.0
The staff did everything to make my stay enjoyable. The hostel was spotless and safe. I enjoyed how central it was. Nice staff especially Mauricio.
Would have preferred fresh coffee for breakfast and maybe some fruits as well
Also, a bigger (normal sized) fridge to store to keep some food or water would be good
5.0
Tour was amazing.
Nice Rooms
Good Breakfast
5.0
Really nice place to go visit the Somoto canyon. The host organized the whole trip to the canyon with guide, and it was a success! Super clean place, nice breakfast. Would definitely recommend staying here for a couple of days and enjoy the quiet environment. And also, the host was so friendly to bring us to our next location in Esteli, because he had to be in Managua.
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5.0
Quiet and relaxing hotel ran by nice family who is very helpful and accommodating. The breakfast was very fresh and delicious. The room was clean and comfortable, quite new build and beautiful patio, good value for price. Very nice atmosphere, walkable to bus station (easy to travel to by local bus) and local restaurants. Family is friendly and will help with tour to somoto if desired as well as any other needs. Highly recommend!!!
Nothing
5.0
Lovely new hostel with super friendly and helpful staff. Great value for money and an ideal base for a visit to Somoto Canyon. The room was great - much more hotel than hostel. The bed was very comfortable and the WiFi worked very well during our stay. Breakfast was very tasty and freshly cooked. Free, secure parking was available a short walk away.
Nothing, we absolutely loved the place.
5.0
The staff were great they organised a canyon tour for us and were very accommodating when our bus was late. Location is very close to the bus station. Our room was newly renovated and the WiFi worked well.
4.8
The owner is such a great person! Rooms were clean and comfortable. We asked for a room with hot shower and he quickly helped us. He is very knowledgeable about the area and we also toured with him to the Canyon, which is highly recommended (don't go without a guide..).
High value for the price you pay and highly recommended!
And as an extra.. He picked up every piece of trash he found thrown around the canyon. He really cares about nature, which is heart warming to see.
There is nothing to dislike!
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Nicaragua?
The average price for a rental in Nicaragua is £61 per night. This rental is £36 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hostal San José. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Hostal San José pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Hostal San José?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.
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