Managua Backpackers Inn

In the quiet suburb of Los Robles, this shoestring hostel is minutes away from the Metrocentro mall and endless nightlife and restaurant options. Rooms are basic but popular with a friendly, boisterous crowd that doesn't mind the clammy embrace of an inadequate shower curtain or a little dirt. Perks include a good-sized pool, well-stocked kitchen and plenty of tourist assistance.