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Iguana Hostel and Cafe

La Mercedes Church 1.5, Leon, Nicaragua
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Uluwatu, Indonesia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012

I spent here 2 nights and I was so suprised, because hostal is so clean! you can laugh, but compares to other hostals in central america (I travelled through panama, costa rica and south nicaragua) iguana is extremly clean! and this is really nice, you feel comfortable and safe. hostal is new, staff is friendly and they care about the... More

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San Francisco, California
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2012

Really liked my stay there. Very clean. Safe. Near everything worthy in town. The hostess was very nice and explained me that this Hostel used to be a brothel after the revolution ! ;) Just ask her some tips about Leon and surroundings, she knows all about it. I recommend the Iguana when in Leon. Going back there soon.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2012 via mobile

Simple hostel, but had a good sleep. The bed room was small, but the matrass was ok, and so were the shower and airco. The place had no atmosphere at all, No travelers vibe there. Nevertheless, located downtown so enough relaxed and cosy places around the corner. For just a night in Leon the hostel is fine. Didnt speak much... More

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Oslo, Norway
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2012

I would stay here if I go back to Leon. The rooms are clean, the staff is very friendly and the relax area is cozy and nice. We only had breakfast here and it was really good. It has a good location and it felt safe. It's a quiet hotel. I would recommend this hostel.

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Australia
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16 hotel reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012

Clean room, good location, reasonable service. Cheaper places around that include breakfast.

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David, Panama
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15 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

We got put in the Iguana due to an overbooking at the hostel we had originally reserved at (Hostal Colibri). For us this was a huge disappiontment due to the fact that the Iguana lacks a guest kitchen, and that was the reson we booked with the other place. The room we got at the Iguana was nice, spacious and... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

The place is clean, seems safe, rooms are decent and staff friendly enough but it kind of lacks any character and I thought it was a little overpriced for what you get. I think you can find better places with more character for less $

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Granada, Nicaragua
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7 hotel reviews
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103 helpful votes 103 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

We had lunch at Iguana Cafe today and were extremely disappointed. The paninis we ordered were terrible! The bread was dry, there was very little meat on the sandwiches and there was no type of spread such as mayonnaise, etc. on the panini. Based on the price we paid we felt the panini was overpriced; poor value for the quantity... More

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Leon, Nicaragua
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

We visited Leon in September 2011. We didn't actually stay in the Iguana Hostel and Cafe but we did spend quite a bit of time here. Since our accommodations didn't have internet we would go to the Hostel every couple of days to check our email and have something to eat and drink. The food was excellent and the drinks... More

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Warsaw, Poland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2011

In my opinion the best hostel in León. 100% clean, safe and what's most important - quiet. I planned to spend a couple of nights and I stayed for three weeks. Great people - Annibal and Eric, who own the place, as well as the girls who work there, made me feel like home. I highly recommend this place. Perfect... More

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Additional Information about Iguana Hostel and Cafe

Address: La Mercedes Church 1.5, Leon, Nicaragua
Region: Nicaragua > Leon Department > Leon
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #15 of 18 Speciality lodging in Leon
Price range (per night): S$31 - 63

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