Hostal La Tortuga Booluda

Hostal La Tortuga Booluda Hostel in Nicaragua

About this hostel

Situated in Nicaragua, this charming hostel for $35 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. Hostal La Tortuga Booluda, the hostel for the 'tranquilo traveler', is a friendly little hostel 3.5 blocks from the central square in Leon. Guests can enjoy the on-site self-service bar and play foosball in the colonial 'sala'.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Gym / Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Nicaragua

Nearby attractions

Cerro Musun

117.32 miles

Circunvalacion Rio Blanco

116.15 miles

Salto Mulukukú

137.99 miles

Cascada La Golondrina

117.62 miles

Hostal La Tortuga Booluda

4.5

Excellent(674 Reviews)

Hostel in Nicaragua

Reasons to book

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Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more

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About this hostel

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Gym / Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Nicaragua

Nearby attractions

Cerro Musun

117.32 miles

Circunvalacion Rio Blanco

116.15 miles

Salto Mulukukú

137.99 miles

Cascada La Golondrina

117.62 miles

Reviews

4.5/5.0

Excellent(674 Reviews)

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9.0

Feb 2024

Lovely hostel that felt like home!

From the moment I walked into La Tortuga, I felt at home. Super friendly people working there, spacious dorm room and kitchen. I loved the big table where we were served the free (and very delicious!) breakfast and meeting and being social with others! Just a short walk of about 10 min to the main square.

10.0

Aug 2023

The perfect place to make you feel at home!

The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. The rooms were clean and the cold showers are a relief to the hot temperatures outside. The pool, although small, is a great addition. There is also a foosball and snooker table, along with some books and board games which makes it very homely! The location is great for the centre and places to eat, and the kitchen with constant free coffee is a real bonus. It felt very safe waking around. I would 100% stay again.

Leon is very hot, so the rooms are hot at night, regardless of the two fans! But this will be an issue anywhere in Leon without AC. The Wi-Fi is a little spotty sometimes.

10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Great hostel in a quiet location but very close to the city centre. Staff are friendly and helped us organise laundry and shuttles. Free breakfast was excellent. The room was modern, spacious and clean, as were the communal areas.

Room was sometimes hot at night, but other than that everything was perfect!

10.0

Jul 2023

Amazing Hostel!

Facilities were brilliant- they had a communal area with a pool table, table football, large bookshelf and many comfortable places to relax in. There was also a gym on the terrace and a small pool on the ground floor. The room was adequate. Breakfast was delicious and the staff were so helpful and friendly!

9.0

Jul 2023

Superb

Great hostel, super friendly and nice rooms. Breakfast also great :)

If anything the location but wasn’t a big deal just a few mins extra walk than other hostels!

9.0

Jul 2023

Superb

Nice chilling spots and atmosphere

10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Nicest hostel we have stayed in whilst travelling around central america!

8.0

Apr 2023

Very good

Great location in the city

10.0

Mar 2023

enjoyed location,atmosphere and peacefulness

loved room 9 ! quiet and clean! loved the pool table, games and books! all the information at front desk was very helpful

8.0

Feb 2023

Very good

The private room itself was really lovely, with a hotel-like cleanliness and feel (however it was extremely hot). The property is secluded and calm and the rooftop gym has amazing views over the city. It is certainly not a sociable place but we had a nice time. Breakfast was great.

The room was boiling hot because it was in the back corner of the property with little/no airflow. We were provided with a second fan to try and mitigate the heat but it was still uncomfortably warm!

9.0

Jan 2023

really great hostel in the center of Leon

I was staying in the private room and I think it was one of the best value for money deals in Central America. The room and bathroom are super clean (should be an example to all of the places around here). Nice design. Great shared space. Definitely one of the best inclueded breakfests in the region (I definitely recommend typical breakfest and home made granola).

The only defect was realtively unstable internet connection. If you work online make sure it will work for you. I had to stop 2 videocalls and run to the nearest coffee place, because it was coming on and off. That was unfortunately a bit uncomfortable

10.0

Jan 2023

great second stay (in dorm this time)

This was my second stay in La Tortuga, this time I was staying in a dorm. It was one of the best dorms I've ever slept in. Comfortable, with big cases to store your stuff. Amazing breakfest and overall service. Everybody's really helpful and make you feel at home.

10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

It is a quiet little hostel that is run with a lot of love. The staff is very helpful and friendly. One of the best equipped kitchens I have had while traveling. I will definitely be back.

10.0

Dec 2022

Loved it

I loved my stay at La Tortuga. Every single person working there is just so friendly and welcoming. The included breakfast was very filling and delicious, you get free coffee and filtered water all day long and the kitchen is very clean and has everything you need to cook yourself. The fridge gets cleaned regularly, so you actually have plenty of space and it’s not full of old stuff. I used the gym to practice Yoga, which is great because there is a roof and shade. At night you can go and see the stars from the terrace. The dorm beds have comfortable mattresses, many fans and big lockers that fit the whole backpack. The food at the BBQ night was very, very delicious and I didn’t even eat the meat. I loved the chilled atmosphere and can only recommend staying there.

8.0

Dec 2022

Very nice place to stay in Leon

Nice location, friendly staff, good breakfast, free coffee&tea, clean, quiet, very clean common kitchen. Nice common area.

Very soft bed and bit smelly bathroom (we stayed in double room with private bathroom)

8.0

Dec 2022

Very good

staff was very friendly, hostel was really cute

It was very hot at night, cause it was not possible to open the windows properly to get fresh air inside

9.0

Oct 2022

Superb

had a private room here for 1 night: was very nice! staff very helpful. located near the cathedral. breakfast super nice! a lot of options and included in price :)

don’t know.. it was all good :)

10.0

Oct 2022

Loved our stay, wish we could have stayed longer

Very helpful and informative hosts. Clean rooms and a great breakfast

nothing

10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

Great place, nice atmosphere and good vibes. You can choose between 4 kinds of breakfast (all of them is good!). The people working there are really helpfull and kind. Helped us with booking tours, transportation and recommendations restaurants

Only thing that was less comfortable was the heat in the room. There is no ac.

9.0

Sep 2022

Lovely hostel, friendly staff!

The staff were wonderful and helped us to book onto a great tour! The staff in the kitchen were lovely and cooked really great breakfasts. The facilities in the hostel were great and the common space is a really welcoming space to hang out.

The rooms were very hot even with a fan!

9.0

Sep 2022

Superb

Nice rooms, good breakfast and free drinking water.

10.0

Sep 2022

The best Hostel in Leon

It is without a doubt the best Hostel we have been to on our 5 month of traveling. we loved everything about it. The rooms a very big and have a nice charm. The hostel itself is beautiful, the fact that they include a incredible good breakfast is also a big bonus. Last but not least the stuff is great and always very kind and willing to help with everything. Especially we wanna thank the managers Jenny&David for being that type of awesome people they are and we are more then happy to call them our friends now.

9.0

Sep 2022

Superb

Tasty breakfast Well stocked kitchen Lovely and helpful staff Quiet and relaxed athmosphere with a small library, games and a pool table, hammocks and rocking chairs

1.0

Aug 2022

Bad

Good location

Poor disgusting bathroom.

10.0

Aug 2022

good hostel!

nice atmosphere, good breakfast, friendly staff!

nothing

10.0

Aug 2022

be glad to come back

nice and clean

10.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

I loved this place so much I had to come back and stay again. I stayed 2 places in Leon before this and this was by far my favourite in the whole of Central America so far. It literally had everything you could want. A huge shelf of books, a small gym with weights and equipment on the terrace, a fully equipped kitchen, pool table and plenty of chill space and a swimming pool. The free breakfast everyday is great with three different options available. Someone was always cleaning. The best part of the stay was the staff though. They were so friendly, helpful and kind. They made me feel like I was at home. Gracias Maria, Lusea, Fermina y el resto del personal por hacerme sentir como en casa. Espero verte de nuevo

That I had to leave

9.0

Aug 2022

Good stay

Enjoyed our 1 night stay - no complaints Clean Nice communal area Good breakfast

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10.0

Jul 2022

100% Coming Back If Ever In Leon!

Everything! I arrived very early because my shuttle left Granada at 6 a.m. The staff weren’t expecting me so early, but they were very sweet and accommodated me with breakfast and told me to wait while they prepared the room. Breakfast was delicious and there were 3 choices plus fruit and coffee and tea. They take cleaning very seriously here as I always saw someone cleaning something. My room very spacious and clean, especially for 1 person, but I loved not feeling cramped and being able to spread my things out without fear of bugs or something crawling on my clothes. The A.C. and WiFi worked great as well. I’m definitely coming back in the future because the room was so comfortable and definitely worth every penny!

The pool always looked dirty with little white stuff in it, which was a bummer. The main lightbulb in the room was kind of dim, so it could be hard to see sometimes. Opening the blinds brings in more sunlight, but then other people might be able to see into your room, so it’s not always practical. Also, the sink was a little small and you also need to bring your own body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. These are all small things to me, because the good definitely outweighed the bad.

10.0

Jul 2022

Exceptional

Perfect hostel and good staff. Best pancakes we had in Nica in the morning.

7.0

Jul 2022

Good

Communal spaces are nice and the free breakfast was good.

Our room was so damp and wet feeling we couldn’t wait to get out of it!

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Nicaragua?

The average price for a rental in Nicaragua is $75 per night. This rental is $40 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hostal La Tortuga Booluda. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Hostal La Tortuga Booluda. Enjoy the water!

Is Hostal La Tortuga Booluda pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Hostal La Tortuga Booluda?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.

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Hostal La Tortuga Booluda

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Nicaragua

Nearby attractions

Hostal La Tortuga Booluda

Hostel in Nicaragua

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Nicaragua

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Nicaragua?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Hostal La Tortuga Booluda pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Hostal La Tortuga Booluda?

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