Based on 215 hostel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Free Wifi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 10, 2025
Julia
United StatesVery noisy, kitchen missing
Nice, cozy, private bathroom and not so many beds. Does not have a kitchen, which I def missed but there’s a nice (and pricier) restaurant right inside the hostel. Wouldn’t stay here long term but if you want a party it’s located right in front of the big hostel party hostel.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 4, 2025
Seth
United StatesI have nothing to say for dislikes. I was there for 3 days and it was a great place. Felt super safe too.
Absolutely amazing staff, atmosphere, food. The room was very well taken care of. Quiet. Friday is live band night, they had an amazing live band. The bar staff also. Very welcoming.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 23, 2025
Valeria
NicaraguaVery good food and service, good place to stay, many shops nearby, very convenient. Can get a good rest!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 29, 2025
Daniel
United KingdomNothing.
Really enjoyed our stay - double room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The rooms are very quiet and a long way from the bar area. Nice courtyard seating to enjoy the sun. Good location in centre of Leon.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 24, 2025
Dahlen
GermanyThe area for the guests is very pretty and calm. The rooms are very clean and the beds are comfortable. The restaurant has very good food and the atmosphere in the bar is very cool. It's a great place to hang out and meet new people. The people at the reception are so nice. They always try to help you find a bus, shuttle or anything you need.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 23, 2025
Eli
United StatesSome bugs in the room - but that's to be expected. The room was a bit hot even with fans (stayed during the summer)
Great vibe. The staff are very accommodating. Highly recommend staying at Viavia. Great water pressure from the shower. And nice seating areas throughout the hostel.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 20, 2025
Daniel
United StatesOne of the finest hostels I’ve ever stayed at. Beautiful courtyards, spacious eating and drinking area, nice communal chill spots, friendly staff, wonderfully upbeat vibe.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 25, 2025
Daysi
NicaraguaVery good vibe, delicious food and comfortable rooms!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 25, 2025
Luke
United StatesNo Ac but that’s clear so nothing
Quiet out back by the rooms. Nice restaurant. Helpful staff. Solid location. Clean
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 14, 2025
Tanja
GermanyVery friendly and helpful staff. You can book tours directly there. There's a large restaurant where events are often in the evenings. Since the rooms are located in the courtyard, it's very quiet, and there's a beautiful garden with turtles.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 20, 2025
Srubif
CanadaStaff we friendly and helped with bags.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: April 10, 2025
Andrea
United KingdomThe swelteringly hot room.
The staff. They were all lovely. The tours that were offered. The food. The ambience. The location
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 21, 2025
Trae
CanadaEverything was perfect 😍
Wow! If you are wondering if you should book here or not....DO IT! My husband and I booked the King room which had the most beautiful garden view and the bed was sooo comfortable. We can't say enough positive things about our stay, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, above and beyond service! The atmosphere is like an oasis inside the city, close in walking distance to everything, and on top of it all the food that they serve there was muy delicioso and great value! 100% recommend this place!!!! We will book again
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 11, 2025
Rik
United KingdomAll good.
Stayed here lots of times now and it's always good for us. Great location,good rooms ,good bar and good people.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 4, 2025
Christos
GreeceRestaurant and bar areas get jam packed by groups of backpackers waiting for tours and other activities,spoiling the old age ambience of the place.
Very good location,5min walk from the Cathedral. Our room(we had the deluxe with private bathroom) was enormous ,elegantly decorated,with 2 spacious beds and 3 fans(a must in infernally hot León). The hostel area is at the back in a nice garden,so it stays calm despite the crowds that come at the bar at night time. The staff members are polite and helpful. Wifi was strong Simple breakfast was OK for the price.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 28, 2025
Antonios
GreeceThe only cons is the lack of A/C in the rooms !
Very lively hostel with lots of young people. Many activities going on, especially the trivia game every Thursday which I LOVED IT ! Very nice staff with many breakfast options. Excellent location, just 5 min form the main square ! I overall recommend it !
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 5, 2025
Chris
IrelandThe staff here are awesome and it was the perfect place to stay for Volcano boarding!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 28, 2025
Leo
NicaraguaTraditional colonial building and positive vibes. I love it.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: January 14, 2025
Matas
LithuaniaNo kitchen, expensive restaurant, hostel too crowded, no hot water in shower
Good location, volcano gliding tour, clean and cozy dormitory, pool table
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: January 12, 2025
Atanas
United KingdomPerhaps the best hostel / hotel in Leon. The staff were very kind and always ready to help. They have a very cool bar at the front which serves great drinks and food.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 23, 2024
Roland
United KingdomHad a great buzz
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 17, 2024
Idan
IsraelThe place is really nice and Scarlet was super helpful, nice and attentive!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 17, 2024
Idan
IsraelNot very social as a hostel, but if you are looking for a quiet place in the center it is perfect.
Really nice and clean, comfortable and very nice rooms.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: December 17, 2024
Laura
Spain-You could hear the music from the bar. -Waking up early due to the birds noise.
-Restaurant, bar -Staff very friendly and helpful -Spacious room -Activity company inside the hostel
Stayed in December 2024
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