As a popular tourism destination, Leon has no shortage of excellent accommodations to suit all prices ranges. For the budget backpacker, Via Via, Bigfoot and Lazybones are the best and most popular options. The last one is slightly expensive for a hostel, but take a peek inside and you'll realize why. Midrange options are mostly bed-and-breakfasts, while the glorious Hotel la Perla is probably the nicest high-end place in centro.
Just opened in August 2009, the friendly little Hostel Sonati (for Sociedad y Naturaleza Internacional) puts all its profits into environmental education and nature conservation programmes in order to ensure their sustainability. Yet the hostel owners take their business seriously and offer...
Bigfoot Hostel is a new place, run by enthusiastic and ultra-friendly Aussie, Darryn and his local staff. The hostel is a treat to stay at. A popular bar in front leads to large dorm rooms. The rooms are located around a grassy, green courtyard with hammocks and wicker rocking chairs. The dorms and...
This has been a popular hostel for a long time. There is a very lively bar/cafe out front, so lively it shakes the front dorm at times, which leads through to a grassy rear courtyard with hammocks and chairs. Rooms are okay and it is a toss-up between here and Bigfoot, both of which often get full...
This classy hotel is located in the former San Francisco convent, the oldest in Leon. There are two on-site restaurants: one offering international and national cuisine, the other is a cafeteria. It's the location in the former convent though, that gives Hotel El Convento its...
This hotel is great for upscale travelers looking for comfort and amenities. Also, because they have a conference center capable of accommodating 100 people it makes for a great place for business retreats or excursions as well. Located in the charming colonial downtown area of León, Los...