On Calle Central Rubén Darío, two blocks west of Museo Rubén Darío, this popular property offers spacious rooms surrounding attractive gardens; make reservations in advance. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

In a huge, echoing Spanish colonial mansion, its courtyard hung with hammocks and flanked by a row of toilets and showers shared by guests staying in the enormous, slightly musty rooms, this place is perfect for large groups. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Centrally located beside the Teatro Municipal, Casa Ivana is a little threadbare, but has a pretty interior garden, wicker rocking chairs and a photo gallery of old León. Rooms are neat and simple with overhead fans and decent bathrooms. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

On the same row of colonial mansions near Iglesia San Juan as several pricier hotels, this architectural jewel has very attractively furnished rooms with bathroom and fan, great beds and a comfortable family-style common area, with rocking chairs and a TV. Recommended. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Quite possibly the cleanest hotel in León, this spot has small, neat rooms and a colorful common area with a fully stocked kitchen and great security. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Modern and comfortable with all the amenities - cable TV, hot-water bathroom, phones, air-con - this is the most convenient place to stay in town; suites have kitchenettes and come with a full breakfast. German is spoken. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Two and a half blocks north of the plaza, this fading beauty surrounds a lovely palm-lined inner courtyard with two floors of dingy but elegant wooden rooms. First-floor rooms with air-con are a bit overpriced, while the expansive upstairs cheapies, with rapidly deteriorating woo… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This fairly luxurious property inhabits a Spanish colonial mansion furnished with attractive antiques and lots of old religious art. Rooms are small, but the ones upstairs (well worth the higher price) are great, with gleaming wooden floors and the promised balconies. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This tidy Spanish colonial gem has lovely common areas with interesting murals and other art, wireless Internet (also machines on-site) and a kitchen you can use, but rooms are only comfortable, not spectacular. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Colonial Leónese luxury with a bit more attention to detail, this attractive old home's 10 converted rooms have patterned tiles, high ceilings and religious-themed art, plus air-con and a small pool in the central gardens. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This colonial mansion has a kitchen and wireless Internet, and is quite nice, with a manicured courtyard and large nicely furnished rooms. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Away from it all on the bypass road (but close to several good restaurants), this attractive property has clean, modern rooms, a popular Italian restaurant, and a to-die-for pool surrounded by thatch-roofed rancheros where you can enjoy a cold beer. Full Lonely Planet Review ›