Managua Backpackers Inn

I was tired when i arrived, The owner tried to explain too much. It was a general content such as wash the dishes if you have used them in the kitchen, but even though this is common sense, I ordered it to read it carefully. I was annoyed from check-in and tried to buy a coke, but they said they didn't accept dollar coins and only paper dollars, making it inconvenient.

I could write a lot about this place, very little of it good - but we can start there It was pretty clean. Chris at the front desk was very helpful. Michael (one of the owners) seemed normal/decent from the brief interactions that I had with him On to the negative 1) They charge for late check in, which is not disclosed before booking 2) The dorm rooms are terrible - the one I was in had several bunk beds, and a large bed in the center for when it was rented as a private that just took up space (don't you DARE touch it or put stuff on it). There was a single straight backed wooden chair, and a single small table with ONE fan on it that barely moved any air. Nowhere to hang clothes, put anything, get stuff out of the way, or be comfortable 3) The RULES. Ok we get it, ya got to have rules. But Bob would preach about them every time that he saw you, whether he perceived some violation or not. It was obnoxious - he literally was chuckling and bragging about how he got the opportunity to throw away peoples food the day I arrived because it wasn't labelled properly, even though he said he knew it was theirs. It was impossible to have a normal conversation with him, or end it - he just wanted to talk about himself and the RULES (which are posted everywhere, in case you missed them). The RULES also would prevent normal quiet hostal stuff - like reading on the couch at night, because your dorm is hot or other people don't want the light on. It is one thing to have a quiet hostal, another to make it awkward and uncomfortable to exist, which is the effect of the zealous enforcement. 4) Security isn't that great. Small lockers up front for small valuables, nothing to prevent staff or other people from stealing stuff (see other reviews) The pool wasn't that clean, communal bathrooms out of TP in the morning, and overall it just wasnt worth the headache of staying there and feeling unwelcome the entire time. The hostal had a poor atmosphere that felt like it was the tiny domain of an overcontrolling insecure guy with no social awareness or grace. I do not recommend staying here

It's been a long time since I stayed there, but I have good memories of the place and Mgt. It's in a great location more of less behind Metro Centro and the big hotel. Having a pool on hot days & nights is a plus. Can jump on a bus to get almost anywhere, but since Covid, buses routes have changed and new ones added as new developments open. Access to wifi, kitchen, and the pool is great...you can do a Dorm Room or kick in more for Private Room, and even A/C!

The hostal is actually kinda clean and the accomodations are nice but there are some things why I have rated it only with 4 stars. First of all the personal is just weird. You read everywhere in the comments from the owner that you can come back after 11pm but they didnt even mention it by a single word bit they actually emphasized the opposite - so you cant. Then then gave us seperate beds in two differents rooms even though the second bed wasnt occupied yet and only later somebody checked in and took it. Then they gave away my lower bed on my first day. So I had take the upper one, which was okay but weird once again.

The worst attitude I’ve ever seen. I cannot return to my country because of the war and the owner told me “You are not that broke if you are travel the world” and charged me money for the booking I’ve never used. I don’t normally post negative reviews but here I feel that it’s a matter of justice. I’ll describe the situation below so that everyone could decide for themselves if they want to stay here and be a customer of this business. I’m from Ukraine and now I’m temporarily in Nicaragua because due to the Russia-Ukrainian war it’s not safe to return to the city where I used to live. The situation there remains unstable and dangerous. I booked two nights at this hostel. I didn’t read the reviews or anything (which was my mistake). I simply choose it because it was the cheapest option and I’m now obviously pressed for money. At the border crossing from Honduras to Managua, some unexpected issues occurred and the officials told me that I had to go back to Honduras and wait. I immediately notified the hostel stuff via a chat on Booking and explained the situation. I politely asked them to change the dates of my booking or cancel it without the penalty due to the force majeure situation. I also told them that I couldn’t afford paying for the accommodation where I didn’t stay because my budget was pretty limited. In response, the hotel owners charged me the full amount for two nights and deleted the chat. Also, they didn’t reply to any of my messages or to my email. I couldn’t believe, thought, that someone could treat their customers like that and came to Managua to talk to the owner. When I came to the place, the owner seemed pretty nice, but his attitude changed once he found out that I wanted to ask for the favor of getting the services I’ve paid for. I wasn’t offered any compromise or, God forbid, any help. He also lied to me that they had to send some people away because of my booking. I know that it’s not true because I checked Booking several times, and the beds in dormitory were always available for all dates. Basically, he just kicked me out and I had to walk with all my stuff for 50 minutes alone in Managua LATE AT NIGHT. Probably, he decided that I was wealthy enough to afford a taxi but I’m not. I do understand that business is about making money but at what cost? Are thing going so bad that the owner really had no choice other than taking money from someone who’s going through hardship? I didn’t ask for any charity or something like that. The money has already been paid. The man stated no particular reason why I couldn’t use the money I’ve paid for two nights to stay at least one night. He just kicked me out because he CHOSE to do so. Therefore, dear travelers, decide for yourself if you want to finance such an institution.

A very nice hostel, i have no complaints. Micheal the owner is helpful and im glad i chose this hostels for the first day of my trip in nicaragua. The pool area is clean and tidy and the hostel also serves beer. Easily accessed by taxi from the airport for 20usd.