Hostal Mochilas

Nice little pool that is shaded and cool. The rings are nice and there is a great kitchen for preparing food. We really enjoyed our stay there

Basic hostel. Has what you need. Kitchen equipped. Wifi was pretty good. Multiple spaces to sit and work or lounge in hammocks. Plunge pool was a big help for cooling. As clean as you'd expect for what it is. Personal fans and lights on the beds. This is a traditional hostel, not a party hostel. There are families, there are old people, young people, seasoned backpackers, intrepid middle aged couples. People who are travelers not tourists. The majority of the guests, who were from all over the world, all knew hostel and communal stay etiquette and were considerate of others and containing their space.

There is a sign above the kitchen sink that says drinking water. Not all stomachs will be able to tolerate the water. Nicaraguan water is not bad like Mexicos water, but for some people, like myself and a dutch backpacker both got the stomach pains and cramps but my elderly mother and the other German lady in our dorm were fine. Also there are cats and kids on property that will want to engage with you often. If you are not fond or allergic to either of those, this would not be the place for you.

Nice courtyard with seating. Pool area was great, especially to cool down in the heat. We had a private room which was very clean and had everything we needed including towels.

No aircon in our room which we knew before we booked, but struggled with as it was so hot and stuffy at night trying to sleep even with the fan on. Pool could have been cleaner.

Really good location, the kitchen was well equiped.

The rooms were SO HOT. The weather was hot at the time too but the rooms were not well ventilated and just being in your room was unbearable. The kitchen could be cleaned by staff more often as there were lots of ants. And the fridge wasn’t cold enough and smelt really bad.

On arrival we didn’t like our room so staff happy to change it. Lovely little pool/sauna at the back of hostel out of the way.

Our first room at the entrance to the hostel next to road. Hot, dark and noisy.

Staff was very kind and helpful booking shuttles and airport taxis. Location was great, right in the center of town

Our room was lovely and clean. It was nice to have the pool to cool down. The kitchen was well stocked and clean. Games and books in common areas.

The beds are very firm, but for us we liked them!

Great value and kitchen, room very clean. Close to everything

Room was very hot

Location and proximity to restaurants

Air conditioning is not available at all. The rooms are very small yet they hold heat. The rooms felt like a sauna