Most lodging in Matagalpa is scattered around Parque Dario and up the main street towards Iglesia San Pedro. Budget options abound, from spare shoe-box like rooms to better appointed quarters that are nonetheless affordable. In fact, there is only one really nice place to stay in town, and even midrange options are hard to distinguish from their budget counterparts.
Hotel Apante might be somewhat basic in its appearance, but the hot water coming out of your shower head will more than make up for any aesthetic shortcomings. Travelers who feel disconnected from current events will appreciate CNN airing on the TV in the common room, where the hotel’s guests...
Tucked away several blocks behind La Catedral San Pedro, Hotel Ideal is a quiet, secure place to spend the night. The hotel looks like it has seen better days, and this is likely why you can negotiate a great price. Rooms come equipped with cable TV and huge private bathrooms (with bidets!). There...
On the southeast corner of Parque Ruben Dario is yet another budget crash-pad, which from the outside is indistinguishable from its competition. The tiny, institutional looking rooms on the second floor, where bathrooms are shared are not recommended. Instead, shell out the extra dollar for a...
Several blocks north of the teeming town center, Hotel Fountain Blue is a clean, quaint option for travelers tired of the budget scene. Practically every surface in this hotel is pleasantly peachy, down to the bedspreads and fluffy towels. Cross the small bridge over the Rio Grande de Matagalpa,...
This mid-range option is a step up and a hike up from the budget dives in the center of town. The spot on the hill affords great panoramic views of the city which can be seen from the hotel patio. Rooms are spacious yet quaint, and private bathrooms come with hot water. Coffee’s on the house....