Our Arrival The bus drops you off next to the market in the middle of town. Where We Stayed Hostal Brisas Y Olas - $18 for a room with bathroom. We were up a spiral staircase and I think the rooms downstairs were $20. Free water which sometimes ran out, kitchen and balcony. Sunset Guesthouse - $10 for a double with shared bathroom. Small room but friendly owners. Nina's Guesthouse -$15 for a double with shared bathroom. Nice rooSm but no kitchen usage for guests. Hospedaje Soya - $12 for a double room with a shared bathroom between 2 rooms. Use of the kitchen. In Playa Maderas Matildas - $20 for a double with a shared bathroom between 2 rooms. At the end of the beach and nice places to sit around. Kitchen available so bring ... read more

Our Arrival The minibus from Managua UCA dropped us next to the central park. Where We Stayed Hospedaje La Libertad - $10 for a double room with shared bathroom. Thin mattress and a bit grotty but cheap. Small kitchen, free salsa classes and an expensive bar. When we stayed it seemed to be full of long term stayers. Spanish speaking staff only. Hostal Entre Amigos - $5 dorm or $18 double with shared bathroom. Opposite La Libertad and next to Bearded Monkey. The dorm has some double beds and non bunk beds. Clean, free drinking water, TV in courtyard and a kitchen. Hostal La Casita - $16 for a double room with shared bathroom. Nice courtyard, kitchen. Backyard Hostel - $16 for a double room with shared bathroom. Firm mattresses, swimming pool, kitchen and cheap bar. ... read more

Our Arrival The minibus from Managua UCA dropped us at a bus station North of the town. A taxi or pedalo to the centre costs C$20 each. Where We Stayed Bigfoot Hostel - $6 for a fan dorm or $8 for an aircon dorm. Dorms are very dark but come with massive lockers (BYO padlock). Marketed as a party hostel but the bar closes at 11pm. For those who want to continue the party the staff show you to another bar in town which stays open later. Has a restaurant and can book tours. Lazybones Hostel - $8 for a dorm. There is a swimming pool and breakfast is available. Hostal Madrid - $16 for a double room with TV and private bathroom. One block North from the cathedral on Central Avenue. What We Did Volcano ... read more